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ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller revealed Tuesday that he was in a serious car accident.
Miller said he was airlifted from the crash in Missouri and underwent a life-saving amputation of his left arm.
“Last week, I was involved in a serious car accident in Missouri and was airlifted to Mercy Hospital. I am deeply grateful for the exceptional care I have received, from the first responders to the doctors, nurses and medical staff. I am incredibly fortunate to be writing this,” Miller wrote on X.
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Matt Miller stands on the field at Lambeau Field during the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on April 25, 2025. (Phil Ellsworth/ESPN Images)
“As a result of the accident, I suffered significant injuries, including multiple fractures and broken ribs. I also suffered a life-saving amputation of my left arm. While I have a long road ahead of me, I am focused on my recovery and taking things one day at a time.”
Miller said he hopes to continue his recovery and return to ESPN to talk football while thanking everyone for their support.
“Thank you for the overwhelming support, prayers and kind messages; they have meant a lot to me and my family during this time,” Miller wrote.
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Miller said he was “deeply grateful” for the exceptional care he received. He said he was lucky to write this post. (Robin Alam/Sportswire Icon)
“I look forward to continuing my recovery and returning to ESPN to talk about football, including what should be an exciting 2027 NFL Draft class.”
Members of the NFL media took to the comments section of Miller’s post to send their well wishes.
Miller joined ESPN in 2021 as an NFL Draft contributor and eventually returned as a year-round analyst in 2022. He became part of ESPN’s NFL Draft coverage when he made his on-air debut in 2023, during rounds 4-7 of the NFL Draft.
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Miller thanked everyone for the “overwhelming support” he has received during this time. He said he hopes to cover the 2027 NFL Draft. (Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images)
Before joining ESPN, Miller was Bleacher Report’s senior NFL Draft writer from 2010 to 2021. He worked as director of scouting for New Era Scouting from 2006 to 2010.
He attended Missouri Southern State University and has two children, Hayley and Emmitt.
