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.
The Detroit Lions draft Blake Miller from Clemson with the 17th pick, continuing Dan Campbell's blueprint of building elite offensive line depth through high-character, athletic players.
Blake Miller's contract details were supposedly revealed after the Lions drafted the Clemson star 17th overall, but the actual information is nowhere to be found in classic Lions draft coverage fashion.
The Detroit Lions select Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with the 17th pick to fill their biggest need after releasing Taylor Decker, moving Penei Sewell to left tackle.
The Detroit Lions selected Clemson tackle Blake Miller with the 17th pick to fill their left tackle need after cutting Taylor Decker, setting up Penei Sewell's move to the left side.
Brad Holmes faces a crucial draft night with the 17th overall pick and limited ammunition to prove one disappointing season won't derail the Lions rebuild that had fans believing again.
Track every Lions draft pick live as Detroit uses nine selections including pick 17 to either build a championship team or break our hearts again.
