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The Detroit Lions have selected Blake Miller as their No. 17 overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. Get to know him.

The Detroit Lions have selected Blake Miller with their first-round, No. 17 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes looked excited as they picked Miller as their first selection, and for good reason. He’s the “ultimate iron man at right tackle,” according to his official NFL profile, with 54 career starts.

“Miller has unusual lateral quickness and fluidity in space despite playing too upright. His hands lack accuracy and command in both phases,” his profile adds, “but he can recover and make blocks with a finisher’s mindset.”

So, let’s dive in and get to know the newest member of the Detroit Lions. Also, make sure to check out Heavy Sports’ live blog on the draft.

Get to Know Blake Miller, the Newest Player on the Detroit Lions’ Squad

Miller is strong, and the only negatives on his NFL profile state that he “has his edges attacked because of his hand issues. He will encounter difficulties at the next level without better pad level, core strength and cleaner technique.”

The good news is that “if he tightens up in those areas, Miller can become a solid NFL right tackle.” That’s exactly what Detroit needs. This was a purpose-made selection for the Lions.

“Clemson RT Blake Miller going to Detroit is a pretty decent tell that the Lions are going forward with Penei Sewell as the left tackle,” Albert Breer stated on X after hearing the news.

“Clemson’s all-time leader in offensive snaps and started 54 consecutive games, not mad at all,” one follower said on social media on the Lions’ official post.