VIDEO: Watch Blake Miller and family react to Detroit Lions pick

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Blake Miller, the Detroit Lions' first-round pick, shares an emotional moment with his family after being drafted. Clemson released a video capturing the excitement of the moment as Miller speaks with Lions' GM Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell.

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Blake Miller is a first-round pick for the Detroit Lions
Clemson shared a video of Miller's draft reaction
Miller spoke with Lions GM Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell
Family and friends surrounded Miller during the moment
The draft is a culmination of years of hard work for players

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Former Clemson offensive lineman Blake Miller with family during the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, March 28, 2026. | Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The best part of NFL Draft weekend is watching the players and their families react to their professional dreams coming true. For many players, being drafted into the NFL is the culmination of over a decade of hard work and dedication. That dream becomes very real with just a single call, and with most prospects surrounded by phone-wielding friends and family, we’re lucky enough to see this emotional moment for the majority of draft picks each year. That certainly is the case for Detroit Lions’ first-round pick Blake Miller. Clemson, his former college, shared the video of this moment from Thursday night, as he spoke with Lions general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell. While throughout the video, Miller maintains a cool and calm reaction, you can just see the excitement bubbling in the crowd surrounding him. Finally, as he hangs up the phone, his family surrounds him with a roar of support. Here’s the video below, and hopefully we’ll see and hear the Lions’ side of the call soon.

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What was Blake Miller's reaction to being drafted by the Detroit Lions?

Blake Miller maintained a calm demeanor during the call but was visibly excited as his family celebrated around him.

Who is Blake Miller and which college did he play for?

Blake Miller is a former offensive lineman from Clemson University.

What did Clemson share about Blake Miller's draft moment?

Clemson shared a video of Blake Miller's emotional reaction during the draft call with the Detroit Lions.

VIDEO: Watch Blake Miller and family react to Detroit Lions pick

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