Lions Snag Blake Miller, Strengthen O-Line

0:00On April 24, Detroit Lions just snag Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller at pick number 17 in the 2026 NFL Draft. This 6-foot-6, 317-pound beast brings iron-clad durability, starting 54 straight games and logging a school record. 3,778 snaps without missing a single contest from high school through college. With Taylor Decker released, the Lions had a glaring knee to tackle, and they're eyeing a ship for Penny Soule to left tackle. Miller's mostly played right tackle in those 54 starts, making him a seamless fit to slide right in and protect the edge. Lions fans are buzzing because Detroit's battled injuries elsewhere on the line, and Miller's the picture of toughness missed just one practice in, four years for wrist surgery. His elite relative athletic score ranks 17th out of 1,645 tackles since 1987. Dig into his stats, and it gets even better. Last season's pro football focus pass blocking grade hit 83.5 with only two sacks and a tiny 2.8% pressure rate.

1:05Plus, he's a two-time first team all ACC pick with wrestling chops and weightlifting since age 8. This pick locks in stability for contenders offense, setting up Miller to battle for that starting right tackle spot, day 1, and keep the Lions. Momentum rolling strong. Football news, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today.