Pros, cons of Detroit Lions picking Clemson’s Blake Miller in 2026 NFL Draft

The Detroit Lions selected Clemson football offensive lineman Blake Miller in the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23. Miller was selected No. 17 overall in the first round. He was Clemon's first player taken in this year's draft and the first Tigers offensive lineman taken in the first round under coach Dabo Swinney. Here's what Miller brings to Detroit, based on our own observations from his tenure at Clemson: The 6-foot-6, 315-pound lineman started in every game of his Clemson career, working primarily at right tackle to set the school record for career snaps at 3,778. He has impressive athleticism...