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Watch the moment Blake Miller became newest Detroit Lions OT
TL;DR
Blake Miller was selected by the Detroit Lions as the No. 17 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. A behind-the-scenes video captures the moment general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell welcomed him to the team.
Key points
- Blake Miller selected No. 17 overall by the Detroit Lions
- Behind-the-scenes video shows the draft moment
- General manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell welcomed Miller
- Sheila Ford Hamp praised Miller's collegiate work ethic
- Lions have eight draft picks remaining in the draft
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Detroit LionsNFL Draft 2026
Check out the special behind-the-scenes moment from the Detroit Lions draft room as they selected Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller at No. 17 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Lions released the behind-the-scenes video showing general manager Brad Holmes calling Miller to inform him that Detroit would be draftin him at No. 17. Holmes then passed the phone to head coach Dan Campbell, who expressed his excitement for Miller's Motor City arrival.
As the video closed, principal owner and chairwoman Sheila Ford Hamp complimented the newest Lions star for his hard work throughout his collegiate career and again voiced optimism for his impact on the team moving forward.
Entering Friday night, the Lions have eight draft picks remaining across the remaining six rounds of the three-day NFL draft.
Day 2 of the 2026 NFL draft (rounds two and three) from outside Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, ABC, NFL Network, with streaming available via Fubo (offers free trial to first-time subscribers).
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Q&A
Who is Blake Miller and why was he drafted by the Detroit Lions?
Blake Miller is an offensive tackle from Clemson, drafted by the Detroit Lions as the No. 17 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft due to his strong collegiate performance.
What did the Detroit Lions' management say about Blake Miller after drafting him?
General manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell expressed excitement about Miller's potential impact on the team, highlighting his hard work during his college career.
How many draft picks do the Detroit Lions have remaining in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Detroit Lions have eight draft picks remaining across the remaining six rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft.