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Detroit Lions sign first-round NFL draft pick Blake Miller
TL;DR
The Detroit Lions have signed first-round draft pick Blake Miller to a four-year, $21.87 million rookie contract. Miller is expected to start at right tackle for the upcoming season.
Key points
- Blake Miller signed a four-year rookie contract with the Lions
- Contract worth $21,872,328 with a $12,367,144 signing bonus
- Miller expected to start at right tackle in the upcoming season
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Spearheading the Lions' 2026 NFL Draft class as the No. 17 overall selection, Detroit officially signed offensive tackle Blake Miller to a lucrative rookie contract on Tuesday.
Miller agreed to a four-year, $21,872,328 rookie contract that includes a $12,367,144 signing bonus, per Spotrac. The base pay of $21,872,328 is fully guaranteed, and the average annual salary is $5,468,082.
Miller's 2026 salary cap hit is $3,976,786. That figure grows to $4,970,983 in 2027, $5,965,180 in 2028 and to $6,959,377 in the final year of his rookie deal.
The former Clemson Tiger is expected to start at right tackle this fall, with All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell moving to left tackle, Christian Mahogany and Tate Ratledge returning as starting guards, and Cade Mays at center.
The 6-foot-6, 317-pounder started a record 54 straight games during his collegiate career and set another school record for career snaps from scrimmage with 3,778. He was a two-time first-team All-ACC selection.
Along with Miller, the Lions revealed that they have signed the entirety of its 2026 NFL Draft class. With its draft class inked, the Lions can now focus on other offseason priorities as the team enters the summer months ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
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Q&A
What is Blake Miller's rookie contract details with the Detroit Lions?
Blake Miller signed a four-year contract worth $21,872,328, including a $12,367,144 signing bonus.
What will be Blake Miller's salary cap hit for the Detroit Lions?
Miller's salary cap hit will be $3,976,786 in 2026, increasing to $4,970,983 in 2027, $5,965,180 in 2028, and $6,959,377 in 2029.
Which position will Blake Miller play for the Detroit Lions?
Blake Miller is expected to start at right tackle for the Detroit Lions this fall.
