Blake Miller is expected to compete for the Detroit Lions' starting RT job this fall with free-agent signee Larry Borom, GM Brad Holmes said Thursday.

Detroit Lions fans deliver their grade for the selection of Blake Miller in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Detroit Lions love a gritty player who can hold their own, and one that is ready to sacrifice a lot in order to help the team succeed. Clemson Tigers offensive tackle Blake Miller was just that, and that's exactly why the Lions took him off the board at pick no.

Lions GM Brad Holmes revealed the Lions made calls about trading up for Miller — until the board worked in their favor.

In his post-draft media availability, Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes praised the unique athleticism of newly-drafted OT Blake Miller.

"You're everything we're about," GM Brad Holmes told Clemson's Blake Miller on Thursday. See the full moment here, courtesy of the Detroit Lions.

The Lions played it safe in Thursday's NFL draft, picking Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with the No. 17 pick. Why it matters: Rebuilding the offensive line has been a priority this offseason after the departures of vets Taylor Decker and Graham Glasgow.

It was a roller coaster ride in the lead up to the Detroit Lions pick at No. 17. Despite some smoke from insiders suggesting that Brad Holmes was looking to move up in the draft, Detroit stayed pat and made their first selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.