Lions Draft Blake Miller: A Raw Talent Turned Pro

0:00On April 24th, Lion's General Manager Brad Holmes just snagged Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller in the first round at pick 17, capping off. Years of scouting this dude, Holmes broke it down post-graph, saying they locked onto Miller's growth through college, spotting their raw potential early in his sophomore tape from 2023. What jumped out was Miller's urgency and athleticism right away, Holmes noted, scribbling down that this kid's a straight football player, and they, been hot on him ever since. Miller held down starting right tackle at Clemson from 2022 through 2025. Building the skills that make him a pro fit, Holmes was even ready to trade up, but after the Rams grabbed a quarterback at 13, things lined up perfect, and now they're eyeing Miller as. Their week one starter at right tackle. NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day. I'm Corey with The Story.