DET Blake Miller
NFL player. Position: OT. Team: DET (Detroit Lions).
Quick Facts
- Position: OT
- Team: DET (Detroit Lions)
- Draft: 2026 NFL Draft, 1st round (No. 17 overall)
2026 Outlook
Drafted 17th overall by the Detroit Lions to help address a rushing-game decline and stabilize the offensive line. A hard-nosed blocker who should immediately thrive in the Lions' outside-zone scheme. Fills a gap left by the departure of David Montgomery and is being asked to unlock more production from Jahmyr Gibbs. The Lions' offense didn't feel like themselves last season after leading the league in rushing the prior year, and Miller is expected to be a key part of recapturing that identity. (per Two Months Later, These First-Round NFL Draft Picks Stand Out From the Pack)
Head coach Dan Campbell has made it clear that Miller is competing in an open battle with veteran Larry Borom for the starting right tackle job as the Lions look for their future at the position. Both split first-team reps in OTAs and minicamp, and the competition is expected to continue through training camp. Whoever doesn't win the starting role is positioned to play the important swing tackle role. (per TWENTYMAN: 5 position battles to watch heading into training camp)
College pedigree and durability are Miller's calling cards: a four-year starter at Clemson who never missed a snap during his college career. His consistency and reliability align with Detroit's values, and if he adjusts quickly to the NFL, he could earn the starting role sooner rather than later. The competition intensified after Penei Sewell officially moved to left tackle, leaving the right side vacancy for Miller and Borom to battle for. (per The Three Biggest Position Battles to Watch at Lions Training Camp)
Role / Depth Chart
Projected to contribute immediately on the offensive line, supporting the Lions' outside-zone blocking scheme.
Injury Status
Healthy.
Recent News
- 2026-03-30 — 2026 NFL mock draft: Miller's pick predictions for Rounds 1-7 (2026 NFL mock draft: Miller's pick predictions for Rounds 1-7)
- 2026-04-21 — 2026 NFL draft position rankings: Kiper, Miller, Reid, Yates (2026 NFL draft position rankings: Kiper, Miller, Reid, Yates)
- 2026-04-02 — 2026 NFL mock draft: Kiper, Miller, Reid, Yates on Rounds 1-3 (2026 NFL mock draft: Kiper, Miller, Reid, Yates on Rounds 1-3)
- 2026-06-20 — 2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Titans Sign Jeffery Simmons To Record Deal (2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Titans Sign Jeffery Simmons To Record Deal)
- 2026-06-22 — 2026 NFL training camp report dates, joint practices, top storyline for all 32 teams (2026 NFL training camp report dates, joint practices, top storyline for all 32 teams)
- 2026-06-22 — What we learned from every NFL team during offseason workouts - The Athletic (What we learned from every NFL team during offseason workouts - The Athletic)
- 2026-06-22 — What we learned from every NFL team during offseason workouts (What we learned from every NFL team during offseason workouts)
- 2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks (2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks)
- 2026-06-15 — 2026 NFL minicamps: Teams, rookies, QBs we're watching (2026 NFL minicamps: Teams, rookies, QBs we're watching)
- 2026-04-16 — 2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs (2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs)