Washington just added another intriguing piece to its wide receiver room, landing Ohio State transfer Bodpegn Miller out of the portal. Miller, a former Top247 recruit in the 2025 class, redshirted his freshman season in Columbus and didn’t record a catch, but his upside is what has coaches intrigued in Seattle.
Miller starred at Ontario High School in Mansfield, Ohio, where he drew interest from a long list of programs across the country. His offer sheet included Power Four schools like Boston College, Iowa State, and Northwestern, along with a host of others including Harvard, Penn, and Yale - a signal of both his athletic and academic pedigree.
At 6'3", 200 pounds, Miller brings size and raw athleticism to a Washington receiver corps that’s in the midst of a transition. The Huskies have now added two receivers from the portal this cycle - Miller joins Christian Moss, who comes in from Kennesaw State - as they look to reload after some key departures.
Washington lost several pass catchers from last year’s roster. Denzel Boston is headed to the NFL Draft, while Raiden Vines-Bright, Audric Harris, Kevin Green, and Marcus Harris all exited via the portal. That’s a lot of turnover, and it opens the door for new faces to compete for meaningful snaps.
Miller will be right in the thick of that competition come spring and fall camp. He’ll be battling with Moss, as well as returning players Rashid Williams, Dezmen Roebuck, Justice Williams, and Chris Lawson. And don’t forget the incoming freshmen - Jordan Clay, Trez Davis, and Mason James - who’ll also be looking to carve out roles early.
The scouting report on Miller? High ceiling, but still a work in progress.
He’s got the frame and the physical tools to be a difference-maker at the Power Four level, but he’s considered raw and likely needs time to refine his route running and overall feel for the game. That said, the potential is there - and that’s exactly what Washington is betting on.
In a receiver room that’s being reshaped, Miller gives the Huskies another big-bodied athlete who can stretch the field, win contested catches, and grow into a larger role down the road. Whether he makes an immediate impact or takes a year or two to develop, the upside is clear. Washington is building for both now and the future - and Miller could end up being a key piece of that puzzle.