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Jamal Miles' football 'dream' going strong with Arizona Rattlers

When the Rattlers relocated to the West Valley, it brought Miles back to his roots. From a prep in Peoria to an ASU legend, he's still outrunning the competition as a pro.

Jamal Miles, a Peoria native, was a first-team conference honoree as a West Valley high school player, became the most prolific special teams returner in ASU history in college, and helped the Arizona Rattlers to an IFL championship in 2024. He takes a break from practice April 10 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale.

(Sun Life Magazine/Steve Stockmar)

Jamal Miles is introduced to the crowd at the start of the Rattlers’ home game in Glendale against Duke City on May 25, 2024.

(Photo by Matt Hinshaw, provided by Arizona Rattlers)

Jamal Miles celebrates during a game against Duke City on May 25, 2024, in Glendale.

(Photo by Matt Hinshaw, provided by Arizona Rattlers)

Jamal Miles, seen scoring a touchdown April 14, 2024, against San Diego in Glendale, hauled in 50 catches for 530 yards and 17 touchdowns during last season’s run to the IFL championship.

(Photo by Matt Hinshaw, provided by Arizona Rattlers)

Editor's note: This article first appeared in Sun Life Magazine, a Daily Independent publication.

As a Valley teen Jamal Miles was already in with the Arizona Rattlers.

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