The Detroit Lions selected Clemson right tackle Blake Miller with the No. 17 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Miller boasts elite athleticism and character scores, competing for a starting role this season.
AUSTIN, TEXAS - DECEMBER 21: Blake Miller #78 of the Clemson Tigers lines up prior to the snap during the second half of the Playoff First Round Game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images) | Getty Images
With the No. 17 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have selected Blake Miller, right tackle from Clemson. Miller finished with elite scores on our GRIT Index (measuring a player’s character) and RAS (9.90, measuring a player’s athleticism) and should compete with Larry Borom for a starting right tackle role this season.
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Blake Miller received a RAS score of 9.90 for athleticism and elite scores on the GRIT Index for character.
Blake Miller will compete with Larry Borom for the starting right tackle role on the Detroit Lions.
The Detroit Lions selected Blake Miller with the No. 17 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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