Blake Miller selected by Lions by Detroit Pride in SB Nation’s community mock draft

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Blake Miller, an offensive tackle from Clemson, was selected 17th overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2026 SB Nation Community Mock Draft. Analysts believe he fits well with the Lions' offensive style and team culture.

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Blake Miller selected 17th overall by Detroit Lions
Miller is an offensive tackle from Clemson
Analysts praise his fit in the Lions' offensive scheme
Miller has started 54 games in college
He is considered a polarizing prospect with elite athleticism

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CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 20: Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Blake Miller (78) during a college football game between the Syracuse Orange and the Clemson Tigers on September 20, 2025 at Clemson Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Welcome back to another year of the SB Nation Community Mock Draft! As we do every draft season, all 32 NFL sites at SB Nation come together to fill out an entire first-round mock draft leading up to the actual event that takes place from April 23-25. One by one, our site managers will make their picks and provide their reasoning behind the selection. From there, I will provide further analysis on top of giving a final opinion on the pick! Without further ado, let’s keep things rolling! With the 17th overall pick in the 2026 SB Nation Community Mock Draft, Detroit Pride’s Erik Schlitt and the Detroit Lions select Blake Miller, offensive tackle, Clemson! **Schlitt’s analysis:** **My analysis:** I really like this pick for the Lions. Miller seems like a great fit on a Dan Campbell football team and should fit nicely into the culture of Detroit. Miller is a bit of a polarizing prospect in that some believe he’s too inconsistent in his fundamentals compared to the other top tackles, while the other side of the scouting community sees an elite athlete with prototypical size who will be available whenever you need him. Starting 54 games is no joke. On top of that, Miller’s skillset should translate very well to the Lions offense, which utilizes play-action as much as anyone in the league. Miller can get on his horse and be a real obstacle in the run game, cutting off backside three-techniques and reaching outside shades play-side.

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Who is Blake Miller and what position does he play?

Blake Miller is an offensive tackle from Clemson University.

What pick did the Detroit Lions use to select Blake Miller?

The Detroit Lions selected Blake Miller with the 17th overall pick in the 2026 SB Nation Community Mock Draft.

Why do analysts believe Blake Miller is a good fit for the Detroit Lions?

Analysts believe Miller's skillset aligns well with the Lions' offensive style, particularly their use of play-action and run game.

Blake Miller selected by Lions by Detroit Pride in SB Nation’s community mock draft

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