The Detroit Lions have made their selection with the 17th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and it’s Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller.
The pick comes as little surprise, as the Lions’ biggest need was offensive tackle following the release of Taylor Decker earlier this offseason. Though some may be surprised the pick was not Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling, Miller was a player that fit the Lions culture through and through, ranking sixth on our Grit Index measure.
Miller comes to the Lions
with a ton of playing experience, as a four-year starter at Clemson, almost exclusively at right tackle. That likely means Penei Sewell is officially making the move to left tackle, as expected.
Lions remaining picks
- Round 2, Pick 18 (50 overall)
- Round 4, Pick 18 (118 overall)
- Round 4, Pick 28 (128 overall)
- Round 5, Pick 17 (157 overall)
- Round 5, Pick 41 (181 overall)
- Round 6, Pick 24 (205 overall)
- Round 6, Pick 32 (213 overall)
- Round 7, Pick 6 (222 overall)
Top remaining needs for Lions:
Offensive tackle- Defensive end
- Linebacker
- Tight end
- Nose tackle
- Defensive back
- Running back
NFL Draft schedule
Day 1
What: Round 1
When: Thursday, April 23 — 8 p.m. ET until around 11:45 p.m.
TV: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network
Online streaming: ESPN app, NFL Plus, ABC, Hulu, Disney+
POD live stream: YouTube, Twitch
Day 2
What: Rounds 2-3
When: Friday, April 24 — 7 p.m. ET until around 11:30 p.m.
TV: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network
Online streaming: ESPN app, NFL Plus, ABC, Hulu, Disney+
Day 3
What: Rounds 4-7
When: Saturday, April 25 — Noon ET until around 7 p.m. ET
TV: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network
Online streaming: ESPN app, NFL Plus, ABC, Hulu, Disney+
