Detroit Lions pick Blake Miller, Clemson OT, 17th in 2026 NFL Draft

Detroit Lions executive vice president and general manager Brad Holmes speaks during media availability at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

Detroit Lions executive vice president and general manager Brad Holmes speaks during media availability at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes watches warmups between Michigan and Ohio State at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes watches warmups ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes takes a selfie with fans ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes arrives at Northwest Stadium before the win against the Washington Commanders in Landover, Md. on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes, left, and assistant general manager Ray Agnew walk off the field during warm up at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025.

Martha Ford talks to general manager Brad Holmes during warm up at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes watches warmups in the season opener in Week 1 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Detroit Lions executive vice president and general manager Brad Holmes laughs with Miami Dolphins coaches during a joint practice at the Lions headquarters and training facility in Allen Park, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.

Former Lions player Robert Porcher shakes hands with general manager Brad Holmes after practice at training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, left, talks to team president and CEO Rod Wood and general manager Brad Holmes after practice during training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes celebrates after his speech to graduates during North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's spring commencement at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes looks on before heading out for the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University spring commencement at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes hugs his son Bradley, 7, and daughter Lola, 4, after receiving the A & T Four statue to honor him as this year’s commencement speaker after speaking at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Spring 2025 commencement at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes hugs Tia Jenkins, whom he referred as “team mom” during his years as a football player on the N.C. A & T team, after speaking at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Spring 2025 commencement at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes, left, talks to coach Dan Campbell as they walk off the field after practice during rookie minicamp at the Lions' Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Lions general manager and executive vice president Brad Holmes, new first-round defensive lineman Tyleik Williams and coach Dan Campbell on Friday, April 25, 2025 at the Lions' headquarters in Allen Park.

Detroit Lions Executive Vice President & General Manager Brad Holmes speaks to the press about their season, how it ended and what’s next at the Detroit Lions headquarters and training facility in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.

Detroit Lions Executive Vice President & General Manager Brad Holmes speaks to the press about their season, how it ended and what’s next at the Detroit Lions headquarters and training facility in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is recognized during the first half of the game between Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

Detroit Lions executive vice president and general manager Brad Holmes, left, and Lions head coach Dan Campbell head off the practice field at the team's training facility in Allen Park on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.

Detroit Lions president and CEO Rod Wood talks general manager Brad Holmes during rookie minicamp at Detroit Lions headquarters and practice facility in Allen Park on Friday, May 10, 2024.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes, left, talks with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell before the Lions game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field, Nov. 19, 2023.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes walks off the field after the 20-6 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes shows appreciation for fans as he walks onto the field ahead of the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.

Former Lions receiver Calvin Johnson and general manager Brad Holmes talk after minicamp on Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Allen Park.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (0) fist bumps general manager Brad Holmes as head coach Dan Campbell (center) looks on and during mini camp at Detroit Lions Headquarters and Training Facility in Allen Park on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell, Jahmyr Gibbs from Alabama, Jack Campbell from Iowa, and general manager Brad Holmes pose during the players' introductory news conference at team headquarters in Allen Park on Friday, April 28, 2023.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes during the NFL scouting combine at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, March 1, 2023.

(From left) Lions coach Dan Campbell, first-round picks Jamison Williams and Aidan Hutchinson and GM Brad Holmes posed before the news conference on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Allen Park practice facility.

Lions general manager Brad Holmes speaks to reporters during the NFL combine at the Indiana Convention Center on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Indianapolis.

Lions GM Brad Holmes speaks to the media on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Allen Park.

Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp talks to general manager Brad Holmes during organized team activities at Lions headquarters in Allen Park, Thursday, May 27, 2021.

Lions general manager Brad Holmes speaks to the media on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Allen Park.

Lions general manager Brad Holmes speaks to the media on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Allen Park.

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Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.

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Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.

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Detroit Lions executive vice president and general manager Brad Holmes speaks during media availability at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

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Detroit Lions executive vice president and general manager Brad Holmes speaks during media availability at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

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Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes watches warmups between Michigan and Ohio State at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

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Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes watches warmups ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

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Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes takes a selfie with fans ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

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Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes arrives at Northwest Stadium before the win against the Washington Commanders in Landover, Md. on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.

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Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes, left, and assistant general manager Ray Agnew walk off the field during warm up at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025.

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Martha Ford talks to general manager Brad Holmes during warm up at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025.

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Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes watches warmups in the season opener in Week 1 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

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Detroit Lions executive vice president and general manager Brad Holmes laughs with Miami Dolphins coaches during a joint practice at the Lions headquarters and training facility in Allen Park, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.

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Former Lions player Robert Porcher shakes hands with general manager Brad Holmes after practice at training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, left, talks to team president and CEO Rod Wood and general manager Brad Holmes after practice during training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

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Brad Holmes, general manager who rebuilt Detroit Lions into NFL contender

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes celebrates after his speech to graduates during North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's spring commencement at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

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Brad Holmes, general manager who rebuilt Detroit Lions into NFL contender

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes looks on before heading out for the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University spring commencement at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

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Brad Holmes, general manager who rebuilt Detroit Lions into NFL contender

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes hugs his son Bradley, 7, and daughter Lola, 4, after receiving the A & T Four statue to honor him as this year’s commencement speaker after speaking at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Spring 2025 commencement at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

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Brad Holmes, general manager who rebuilt Detroit Lions into NFL contender

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes hugs Tia Jenkins, whom he referred as “team mom” during his years as a football player on the N.C. A & T team, after speaking at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Spring 2025 commencement at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C., on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

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Brad Holmes, general manager who rebuilt Detroit Lions into NFL contender

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes, left, talks to coach Dan Campbell as they walk off the field after practice during rookie minicamp at the Lions' Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 9, 2025.

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Brad Holmes, general manager who rebuilt Detroit Lions into NFL contender

Lions general manager and executive vice president Brad Holmes, new first-round defensive lineman Tyleik Williams and coach Dan Campbell on Friday, April 25, 2025 at the Lions' headquarters in Allen Park.

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Brad Holmes, general manager who rebuilt Detroit Lions into NFL contender

Detroit Lions Executive Vice President & General Manager Brad Holmes speaks to the press about their season, how it ended and what’s next at the Detroit Lions headquarters and training facility in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.

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Brad Holmes, general manager who rebuilt Detroit Lions into NFL contender

Detroit Lions Executive Vice President & General Manager Brad Holmes speaks to the press about their season, how it ended and what’s next at the Detroit Lions headquarters and training facility in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.

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Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is recognized during the first half of the game between Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

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Detroit Lions executive vice president and general manager Brad Holmes, left, and Lions head coach Dan Campbell head off the practice field at the team's training facility in Allen Park on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.

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Detroit Lions president and CEO Rod Wood talks general manager Brad Holmes during rookie minicamp at Detroit Lions headquarters and practice facility in Allen Park on Friday, May 10, 2024.

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Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes, left, talks with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell before the Lions game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field, Nov. 19, 2023.

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Brad Holmes, general manager who rebuilt Detroit Lions into NFL contender

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes walks off the field after the 20-6 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.

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Brad Holmes, general manager who rebuilt Detroit Lions into NFL contender

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes shows appreciation for fans as he walks onto the field ahead of the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.

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Brad Holmes, general manager who rebuilt Detroit Lions into NFL contender

Former Lions receiver Calvin Johnson and general manager Brad Holmes talk after minicamp on Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Allen Park.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (0) fist bumps general manager Brad Holmes as head coach Dan Campbell (center) looks on and during mini camp at Detroit Lions Headquarters and Training Facility in Allen Park on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

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Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell, Jahmyr Gibbs from Alabama, Jack Campbell from Iowa, and general manager Brad Holmes pose during the players' introductory news conference at team headquarters in Allen Park on Friday, April 28, 2023.

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Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes during the NFL scouting combine at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, March 1, 2023.

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(From left) Lions coach Dan Campbell, first-round picks Jamison Williams and Aidan Hutchinson and GM Brad Holmes posed before the news conference on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Allen Park practice facility.

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Lions general manager Brad Holmes speaks to reporters during the NFL combine at the Indiana Convention Center on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Indianapolis.

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Lions GM Brad Holmes speaks to the media on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Allen Park.

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Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp talks to general manager Brad Holmes during organized team activities at Lions headquarters in Allen Park, Thursday, May 27, 2021.

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Lions general manager Brad Holmes speaks to the media on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Allen Park.

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Lions general manager Brad Holmes speaks to the media on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Allen Park.

The Lions reached the NFC championship game in 2023 and won a franchise-record 15 games in 2024 with one of the best lines in football. But that unit struggled at times last season, when the Lions missed the playoffs with a 9-8 record.

This spring, the Lions have focused on rebuilding the line with an eye on adding depth and youth.

They cut long-time starters Taylor Decker and Graham Glasgow, signed Mays to a three-year deal to be their starting center, added Borom, a Michigan native, on a one-year deal as a potential starter at right tackle and have talked openly about moving All-Pro Penei Sewell from right to left tackle.

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Miller, 22, was among the most seasoned linemen in the draft.

He started 54 games in his four-year career at Clemson and set a school record for most snaps from scrimmage (3,778). A two-time first-team All-ACC pick, he never missed a game in his college career.

Miller played exclusive right tackle for the Tigers and should compete with Borom for the starting job this fall.

The Lions have eight picks remaining in the draft, including the 50th overall pick in the second round, and seven choices on Day 3. They have two picks in the fourth, fifth and sixth rounds, and one in Round 7, and have needs to address at defensive end, tight end, linebacker and in the secondary.

Dave Birkett covers the Lions for the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at dbirkett@freepress.com. Follow him on Bluesky, X and Instagram at @davebirkett.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions pick Blake Miller, Clemson OT, at No. 17 in 2026 NFL Draft