Dax Milne

Dax Milne
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Milne with the Washington Football Team in 2021
No. 12 – Carolina Panthers
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1999-06-23) June 23, 1999 (age 25)
South Jordan, Utah, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Bingham (South Jordan)
College:BYU (2018–2020)
NFL draft:2021 / round: 7 / pick: 258
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:15
Receiving yards:120
Receiving touchdowns:1
Return yards:611
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Dax Milne (born June 23, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the BYU Cougars and was drafted by the Washington Football Team in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early life

Milne grew up in South Jordan, Utah and attended Bingham High School, where he played basketball and football. He was a member of three state championship teams in football and two in basketball. As a senior Milne was named second-team 6A All-State by the Salt Lake Tribune after catching 23 passes for 408 yards and eight touchdowns.[1] Milne opted to play college football at BYU as a preferred walk-on over scholarship offers from Southern Utah and Weber State.[2]

College career

Milne played in 10 games with three starts in his freshman season and finished the year with 69 yards and one touchdown on 10 receptions.[2] Milne was awarded a scholarship three weeks into his freshman year.[3] He caught 21 passes for 285 yards and two touchdowns as a sophomore.[4] Milne finished his junior season with 70 catches for 1,188 yards and eight touchdowns and was a finalist for the Burlsworth Trophy.[5][6][7] Following the end of the season, Milne declared that he would forgo his senior season to enter the NFL Draft.[8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+5⁄8 in
(1.84 m) 		193 lb
(88 kg) 		29+3⁄8 in
(0.75 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.56 s 1.57 s 2.70 s 4.22 s 6.85 s 31.0 in
(0.79 m)		 9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		 14 reps
Sources:[9][10][11]
Milne with Washington in 2022

Washington Football Team / Commanders

Milne was selected by the Washington Football Team in the seventh round (258th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.[12] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[13] Milne scored his first career touchdown in 2022.[14] On September 8, 2023, Milne was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury.[15] He was released by the team on July 31, 2024.[16]

Las Vegas Raiders

Milne signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on August 6, 2024.[17] He was waived on August 27.[18]

Carolina Panthers

On October 30, 2024, Milne was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad. He was released by the Panthers on December 10.[19] On December 18, the Panthers re–signed Milne to their practice squad.[20]

Personal life

Milne's father, Darren, played college baseball at BYU and later Minor League Baseball in the Detroit Tigers organization.[21]

Milne has been friends with Denver Broncos quarterback and former BYU Cougars teammate Zach Wilson since childhood.[22]

References

  1. ^ Christensen, Tyler (February 6, 2018). "Getting to know new BYU commit, WR/DB Dax Milne (Class of 2018)". BYUInsider.com. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Drew, Jay (October 2, 2019). "How BYU's Dax Milne bet on himself — and won". Deseret News. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  3. ^ Walker, Sean (January 4, 2021). "BYU receiver Dax Milne misses out on Burlsworth Trophy, but former walk-on's career deserves praise". KSL.com. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  4. ^ Walker, Sean (September 27, 2020). "'These guys have each other's back': BYU's Dax Milne makes up for early muffed punt with career night in routing Troy". KSL.com. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  5. ^ Cox, Zach (March 4, 2021). "Patriots Draft Rumors: Pats Meeting With Zach Wilson's Top Receiver". NESN.com. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  6. ^ Greene, Dana (February 24, 2021). "Dax Milne ready to make the jump to the NFL". ABC4.com. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  7. ^ Harmon, Dick (January 3, 2021). "BYU football: From walk-on to superstar, Dax Milne left his mark at BYU". Deseret News. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  8. ^ Gonzalez, Norma (December 31, 2020). "Wide receiver Dax Milne becomes the second BYU Cougar to declare for the NFL Draft". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  9. ^ "Dax Milne Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  10. ^ "2021 Draft Scout Dax Milne, Brigham Young NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  11. ^ "Dax Milne 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  12. ^ Stackpole, Kyle; Selby, Zach (May 2, 2021). "Full List Of Washington's 2021 NFL Draft Picks". Washington Commanders. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  13. ^ Stackpole, Kyle (May 13, 2021). "Washington Signs 2021 Draft Class". Washington Commanders. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  14. ^ "Commanders WR Dax Milne Scores 1st Career TD; Washington Takes 10-Point Lead". si.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  15. ^ Selby, Zach (September 8, 2023). "Commanders place WR Dax Milne on IR, sign William Bradley-King". Commanders.com.
  16. ^ Alper, Josh. "Commanders claim Riley Patterson, release Damiere Byrd and Dax Milne". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  17. ^ "Raiders sign WR Dax Milne". Raiders.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  18. ^ "Raiders make moves to bring roster to 53-player limit". Raiders.com. August 27, 2024.
  19. ^ Gantt, Darin (December 10, 2024). "Jonathon Brooks placed on IR, Velus Jones Jr. added to roster". Panthers.com.
  20. ^ "NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/18/24". profootballrumors.com. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  21. ^ Lloyd, Jared (January 4, 2021). "BYU wide receiver Dax Milne appreciates walk-on recognition as Burlsworth Trophy finalist". Daily Herald. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  22. ^ Harper, Mitch (February 5, 2022). "Zach Wilson, Dax Milne Return To Campus, Attend BYU Basketball Game". KSLSports.com. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
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