Detroit Lions Select Clemson's Blake Miller in First Round of NFL Draft

53 articles · Updated · detroitlions.com · Apr 24

The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with the 17th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Miller started 54 consecutive games at Clemson, breaking the school's record for career snaps and earning multiple All-ACC honors.
He is expected to compete for the starting right tackle spot, with the Lions planning to move Penei Sewell to left tackle.

Will Miller's acclaimed wrestling background be enough to counter the NFL's most elite and powerful pass rushers?

Analysts call Miller a 'high-floor' prospect. Did the Lions miss a chance to draft a player with a higher ceiling at pick 17?

Is Blake Miller's record college workload a sign of durability or a red flag for his long-term NFL health?

How will the new Sewell-Miller tackle duo reshape the Lions' offensive identity and Super Bowl hopes?

Why did it take 66 years for a powerhouse like Clemson to produce a first-round offensive lineman in the modern era?

He's praised for 'grit' and being a 'Dan Campbell guy.' Can culture fit overcome his noted technical flaws at the pro level?