Von Miller to Attend NFL Draft

Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller has accepted his invitation to attend the 2011 NFL Draft on April 28, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports.

"I'm honored to get an invitation and I plan on being there," Miller said. "It's always been a dream of mine, having my name called and being able to walk across the stage and shake the hand of the commissioner."

Miller is one of ten plaintiffs listed on Tom Brady v. NFL, an antitrust lawsuit the players filed against the NFL on March 11. A preliminary hearing in that case is scheduled for April 6 in Minnesota, which Miller plans to attend.

"It (attending the draft) doesn't change my stance with current NFL players," Miller said. "This is just separating the personal from the business. Personally, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fulfill a dream that my mom and dad, myself and my family can enjoy a very emotional day. But I still plan on being there for the players in trying to get this lockout lifted."

The 2010 Butkus Award winner, Miller (6-3, 243) is expected to hear his name called within the first few picks in the draft after posting 27.5 quarterback sacks over the last two seasons and running a 4.49-40 during his pro day.

In addition to Miller, Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones and Iowa defensive end Adrian Clayborn have accepted invitations from the NFL to attend the draft.