PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Steelers and first-round draft pick Heath Miller have reached agreement on a five-year contract, a Pittsburgh newspaper reported.

The 6-foot-5 tight end played at the University of Virginia and was the 30th player taken in the draft. The newspaper reported the deal on its Web site Tuesday.

Steelers spokesman Dave Lockett said Miller hasn't signed officially and would not say whether the sides were close to terms. "We will not comment on any contract negotiations until the contract has been signed," Lockett said Tuesday night.

Miller, one of the most productive tight ends in Division I-A history, is only the third tight end drafted by Pittsburgh on the first round in 28 years, joining Mark Bruener (1995) and Eric Green (1990).

Miller made 41 catches last season, five for touchdowns, after making 70 receptions as a sophomore. He made a career-high nine touchdown catches as a freshman, only a year after the former Virginia high school all-state quarterback changed positions so he could play sooner.

Some NFL teams were nervous about the sports hernia injury Miller sustained midway through last season, one that became increasingly painful. He had surgery in January and took part in the Steelers minicamp in May, saying his groin felt fine.

His agent, Tom Condon, did not immediately return several messages seeking comment.

Noah Herron, a running back from Northwestern, also agreed on a three-year deal. The rookie contract agreements leave the Steelers with just two of their eight draft picks unsigned - second-round pick Bryant McFadden and third-round pick Trai Essex.

The Steelers are scheduled to report to training camp at St. Vincent College on Sunday.