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Gritiron Gang podcast: Lions hit home run by drafting OT Blake Miller
TL;DR
The Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with the No. 17 pick in the first round of the draft, as discussed in the latest Gritiron Gang podcast.
Key points
- Lions drafted Blake Miller with No. 17 pick
- Blake Miller is an offensive tackle from Clemson
- Brad Holmes expressed satisfaction with the pick
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In this latest edition of The Detroit News' Gritiron Gang podcast, Nolan Bianchi and Richard Silva react to the Lions drafting Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with the No. 17 pick in the first round.
Here are highlights from this week's show, also available on YouTube.
▶ 00:00: Varsity Ford of Ann Arbor
▶ 1:20: Brad Holmes pleased with Blake Miller pick
▶ 3:50: Holmes considered moving up to draft Miller
▶ 6:40: Miller had ironman streak at Clemson
▶ 11:10: Retooling the offensive line
▶ 14:40: Second-day options for Lions
Previous Gritiron Gang episodes
▶ Ranking top offensive tackles for Lions in NFL Draft
▶ Who do the Lions take at No. 17? Mock draft 4.0
▶ Brad Holmes talks free agency, financial constraints
▶ Lions early free agency recap. Taylor Decker released
▶ Lions' Decker returning, NFL Combine coverage
▶ Ranking the Lions' positional needs entering 2026 offseason
Q&A
Why did the Lions draft Blake Miller?
The Lions drafted Blake Miller to strengthen their offensive line, with general manager Brad Holmes expressing satisfaction with the pick.
What position does Blake Miller play?
Blake Miller plays as an offensive tackle.
Where can I listen to the Gritiron Gang podcast?
The Gritiron Gang podcast is available on The Detroit News website and on YouTube.