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Blake Miller
OT · DET

Blake Miller

Position OT
Team DET
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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)

ESPN identified Blake Miller as Detroit's 2026 X-factor, highlighting that historically rookie tackles underperform even if they're first-rounders. Miller was described as a "plug-and-play option" during the draft process, but the reality is whether he can truly step in as a Day 1 starter at right tackle. At 6'6", 320 lbs with a 34 1/4" arm length, he has prototypical NFL size. His ability to buck the rookie tackle trend and maintain the Lions' offensive line will be critical to Detroit's offensive success in 2026. (per ESPN picks Detroit Lions' 2026 X-factor)

ESPN ranked Miller's draft selection at #42 overall in their top 50 offseason impact moves. With Penei Sewell moving to left tackle, Miller is slated to start at right tackle as a rookie. At 6-foot-6, 317 pounds, he can use his length to build a wall in pass protection and fits Detroit's outside-zone run game as a play-side blocker (per Three Clemson pros make ESPN's top impact moves).

Miller was limited in participation during early team drills and was observed wearing a left leg sleeve during training camp, raising potential injury concerns despite no official announcement. His early training camp availability will be critical to the Lions' right tackle competition with veteran Larry Borom. (per Lions DE Derrick Moore leaves practice with injury, Alim McNeill returns)

Role / Depth Chart

Projected to contribute immediately on the offensive line, supporting the Lions' outside-zone blocking scheme.

Injury Status

Healthy.

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