2009 Fantasy Football Player Profile-Heath Miller

TE Heath Miller, Pittsburgh Steelers

2008 Stats: 514 receiving yards,  3 TDs
Projected 2009 Stats: 577 receiving yards, 5 TDs
Projected Fantasy Round: 10th Round
Tight Ends to be picked ahead of Heath Miller: Antonio Gates, Jason Witten, Tony Gonzalez, etc. 

Fantasy Outlook:

Why you should draft Heath Miller:  Even though Miller missed the first two games he had ever missed in his career in 2008, he still was able to set a personal best with 48 receptions.  Over the last two seasons, Miller has averaged over 47 receptions, 540 receiving yards, and five touchdowns. 

Why you may want to stay away from drafting Heath Miller: Last season, Miller was held under 50 receiving yards in ten games.  He was also limited to two receptions or fewer four times. 

Bottom Line: Once you get past the upper echelon tight ends, the rest of the crop generally fail to rack up big fantasy numbers.  Miller falls in that category, but he heads that second tier of tight ends.