Bryan Mills (American football)

Bryan Mills (born August 3, 1999) is an American football cornerback for the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at North Carolina Central.

Bryan Mills
No. 21 – Birmingham Stallions
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1999-08-03) August 3, 1999
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:Quartz Hill
(Quartz Hill, California)
College:North Carolina Central
Undrafted:2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • First team All-MEAC (2019)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

Mills began his college career at Antelope Valley College. He started at cornerback as a freshman and was named All-Southern California Football Association. After receiving no Division I offers, Mills transferred to the College of the Canyons before his sophomore year. After the end of the season, he committed to transfer to North Carolina Central for his remaining collegiate eligibility.[1]

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Mills signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2021. He was waived during training camp on August 12, 2021.[2]

New Orleans Saints

Mills was signed by the New Orleans Saints on August 18, 2021, after participating in a tryout for the team.[3] He was waived on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts.[4]

Cleveland Browns

Mills was signed by the Cleveland Browns to their practice squad on September 30, 2021.[5] He was released by the Browns on December 28, 2021.[6]

Minnesota Vikings

Mills was signed to the Minnesota Vikings on January 5, 2022.[7] Mills was elevated to the active roster on January 9, 2022, for the team's Week 18 game against the Chicago Bears and made his NFL debut in the 31-17 victory.[8]

Birmingham Stallions

Mills was selected with the seventh pick of the 10th round of the 2022 USFL Draft by the Birmingham Stallions.[9]

References
  1. Weese, Lukas (April 28, 2021). "North Carolina Central's Bryan Mills wants his own awe-inspiring moment in the NFL". The Undefeated. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  2. Boyle, John (August 12, 2021). "Seahawks Re-Sign WR Darece Roberson, Waive CB Bryan Mills". Seahawks.com. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  3. Sigler, John (August 18, 2021). "Saints sign rookie cornerback Bryan Mills after tryout". Saints Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  4. Williams, Charean (August 31, 2021). "Saints reduce roster to 53 players". Profootballtalk.com. NBC Sports. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  5. "Browns sign DB Bryan Mills to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 30, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  6. Mueller, Jared (December 28, 2021). "Browns release JoJo Natson, Bryan Mills, sign two back to practice squad". Browns Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  7. Smith, Eric (January 5, 2022). "Vikings Activate Kirk Cousins from Reserve/COVID-19 List". Vikings.com. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  8. Ragatz, Will (January 8, 2022). "Vikings Sign Kenny Willekes and Zach Davidson Among Flurry of Roster Moves". SI.com. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  9. "USFL Draft 2022: Birmingham Stallions' round-by-round picks". Fox Sports. February 23, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
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