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Clemson Offensive Tackle Blake Miller Selected by Detroit Lions in First Round of 2026 NFL Draft
Miller started all 54 Clemson games and earned two first-team All-ACC selections, giving Detroit a durable tackle with left-side upside.
- The Detroit Lions drafted Clemson offensive lineman Blake Miller with the 17th overall pick on Thursday night, making him the first Clemson offensive lineman ever chosen in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Miller started all 54 games during his four-year Clemson career, including 52 at right tackle, and set a school record by playing 3,778 offensive snaps without missing a single contest.
- Standing 6-foot-6 and 317 pounds, Miller earned a 76.8 overall grade from Pro Football Focus during his final campaign, with an 81.6 pass-blocking grade and a 72.4 run-blocking mark.
- The former Clemson captain will likely compete to replace Taylor Decker at left tackle this season, joining a roster featuring standout offensive lineman Penei Sewell.
- Draft analyst Justin Melo identified Miller as the safest and most reliable offensive tackle prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft earlier this month, as the Lions expect him to fill a significant roster hole.
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