Von Miller
A game-wrecking pass rusher whose explosive first step and signature bend around the edge terrorized NFL quarterbacks for over a decade.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American football player·Birthday: March 26·Millennials
Biography
Von Miller's arrival in the NFL was heralded by a college career at Texas A&M that saw him win the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker. Drafted second overall by the Denver Broncos in 2011, he immediately established himself as a defensive force of nature. His combination of speed, flexibility, and an array of pass-rush moves made him nearly unblockable one-on-one. Miller's peak moment came in Super Bowl 50, where his relentless pressure on Cam Newton forced two crucial fumbles and earned him MVP honors, delivering a championship to Denver largely on the back of his defensive dominance. Even after a major knee injury in 2020, he returned to prove he remained among the league's elite, adding another Super Bowl ring with the Los Angeles Rams. His career is a study in sustained defensive excellence and big-game performance.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Von was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Von Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Von's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named Super Bowl 50 MVP after recording 2.5 sacks and forcing two fumbles in the Denver Broncos' victory.
- Won a second Super Bowl ring with the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI.
- Selected to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team.
- Recorded over 120 career sacks, consistently ranking among the league leaders in quarterback pressures.
Did You Know?
He is an avid bowler and has participated in professional celebrity bowling tournaments.
He famously wears custom-designed, flamboyant suits for his arrivals at games, a tradition known as 'Vonverings'.
He owns a ranch in Texas where he raises cattle.
“Pressure is a privilege. If you don't have pressure, you're not doing something important.”
