Steven Miller, a former Arizona State offensive lineman who later became a strength and conditioning assistant for the program, died this week, the team confirmed Thursday in a post on social media.
He was 29.
While no cause of death was provided, the Arizona Republic reported Miller, who had epilepsy, suffered a medical incident at the end of an April 7 practice. And while he reportedly missed the next two practices, he was back on Tuesday.
“The Sun Devil Football family mourns the passing of Steven Miller,” the school wrote on Instagram. “We extend our thoughts to those who knew and loved him.”
A member of the American Family Insurance All-USA Arizona football team during his senior year at Gilbert High School, Miller stayed in state to join the Sun Devils’ offensive line in 2015.
He redshirted his freshman season, but went on to play 49 games — starting in 35 — over the next four seasons, three of which ended with bowl appearances. During his senior season, he was part of a unit that allowed just 16 sacks during the entire campaign.
Former head coach Todd Graham, in a message to The Athletic, said Miller truly loved being a part of the Arizona State program.
“So heartbreaking,” Graham said. “In all my years at ASU, no one loved being a Sun Devil more than Steven Miller! He had a heart of gold & loved being a part of our team. He overcame so much as a young person that he truly appreciated being part of our close-knit family.”
He went on to work at Florida and the University of Louisiana Lafayette before coming back to Arizona State in 2023.
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