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Detroit Lions pick Blake Miller, Clemson OT, 17th in 2026 NFL Draft
TL;DR
The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with the 17th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, completing their offensive line overhaul. Miller is the fifth new lineman added this offseason as the Lions aim to strengthen their performance after a disappointing 2023 season.
Key points
- Detroit Lions drafted Blake Miller with the 17th pick
- Miller is a Clemson offensive tackle
- Lions added five new linemen this offseason
- Lions reached NFC championship game in 2023
- Lions won 15 games in 2024
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The Detroit Lions’ offensive line makeover is complete.
The Lions took Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with the 17th pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23.
Miller is the fifth new lineman the Lions have added to their offensive front this offseason, along with free agent Cade Mays, Larry Borom and Ben Bartch and trade acquisition Juice Scruggs.
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.
Q&A
Who did the Detroit Lions draft in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Detroit Lions drafted Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with the 17th pick.
What changes did the Lions make to their offensive line this offseason?
The Lions added five new linemen, including Blake Miller, Cade Mays, Larry Borom, Ben Bartch, and Juice Scruggs.
What was the Lions' record in the 2023 NFL season?
The Lions finished the 2023 season with a 9-8 record and missed the playoffs.