5 things to know about Lions 1st-round pick Monroe Freeling

“Miller compares well to 2016 Detroit first-rounder Taylor Decker, who started 145 games for the Lions. Decker is a left tackle, while Miller is a plug-and-play right tackle, but both are relentless and have good power, experience, toughness, and size. It’s worth noting that Miller has longer arms and tested better at his combine.” **5. Blake Miller is “one of one,” has Day 1 ability** After the pick, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney offered this statement on Miller to Lions media: “Blake Miller is one of one. I’ve never really had one like him. On the offensive line, I’ve had second-rounders, third-rounders, fourth-rounders, every round you can think, but he’s my first first-round offensive lineman, and, boy, is he worthy. He is big, he’s strong, he’s athletic, he’s a leader, and he’s one of the most committed guys I’ve ever coached. He’s a finisher. He was a captain for us. This guy started every game of his entire career from being a true freshman all the way through his senior year. He only missed two practices in his whole career, never missed a game. So, man, I think he’s got day one ability. I think he walks in and he helps their football team the day he gets there.”