What happened: The Detroit Lions chose Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with the 17th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. The selection caught many off guard, as it deviated from pre-draft expectations for the Lions' tackle target. Miller, a highly rated prospect, steps in to reinforce Detroit's line.
NFL·April 23, 2026 09:53 PM ET
Lions select Clemson OT Blake Miller at No. 17 overall
Detroit surprises with tackle pick.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 241 min read
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