The Lions hold just one Day 2 pick at No. 50 overall but have seven Day 3 selections, with these ten defensive prospects potentially available to help replenish Kelvin Sheppard's cupboard.
The Lions are staying true to their trenches-first philosophy in this mock draft breakdown, continuing to build their foundation the right way after years of failed outside-in approaches.
Blake Miller's composed reaction to getting drafted by the Lions shows exactly why Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell wanted this Clemson offensive lineman protecting the pocket.
Lions fans are split on Blake Miller at pick 17 with experts giving mostly A's and B's despite ranking him 31st overall and passing on Georgia's Monroe Freeling.
Blake Miller completes Detroit's offensive line rebuild as the Lions grab the durable Clemson tackle at pick 17, bringing elite pass protection and championship-level grit to Allen Park.
Blake Miller is locked in as the Lions' new right tackle, but Day 2 of the draft holds the real key to finding the edge rusher and impact players needed to push this team over the top.
The Lions drafted Clemson's Blake Miller with the seventeenth pick to complete their offensive line rebuild, landing a tough, NFL-ready right tackle who missed just one practice in four years and embodies everything Detroit football represents.
Brad Holmes explored trading up hard for Clemson tackle Blake Miller but played it smart by waiting until pick seventeen, keeping the Lions' draft capital intact while still landing their targeted offensive tackle.
The Lions drafted Clemson's Blake Miller at 17th overall to fix their right tackle problem, getting a tough-as-nails lineman who never missed a game in four years and scored highest among tackles on the Grit Index.
Detroit Lions lock up Clemson star Blake Miller with 17th overall pick as contract details reveal the franchise's investment in their newest first-round addition.
