Blake Miller
Career Summary
Blake Miller is a Detroit Lions tackle who started every game of his Clemson career.
Detroit selected him 17th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft after four college seasons.
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Early Life
Miller is from Strongsville, Ohio.
Born February 25, 2004, he competed in youth wrestling and won an OAC state championship before his college football career.
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High School
Miller attended Strongsville High School.
Playing left tackle, he allowed no sacks across 352 pass attempts during his junior and senior seasons. He earned first-team All-Ohio Division I recognition in both 2020 and 2021 and also participated in track.
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College Career
Miller started all 54 Clemson games from 2022 through 2025.
He logged a school-record 3,778 offensive snaps and became a starter immediately as a true freshman. He earned Freshman All-America honors in 2022, third-team All-ACC recognition in 2023 and first-team honors in 2024 and 2025. He earned his financial management degree in May 2025.
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Path to the NFL
The Lions drafted Miller in the first round.
His 17th-overall selection made him Detroit's first first-round pick from Clemson and Clemson's first first-round offensive lineman in the common draft era beginning in 1967.
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NFL Career
Miller started Detroit's 2026 season opener.
The Lions' official statistics record one game and one start against New Orleans. Detroit lists him as rookie tackle No. 76.
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Career Accomplishments
Miller established Clemson durability records.
His 54 consecutive starts set the school record for a non-specialist. He was elected a permanent team captain in 2025 and completed three consecutive All-ACC seasons.
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Playing Style
Miller's college résumé reflects extensive tackle experience and pass protection.
Detroit credits him with 53 career starts at right tackle and one at left tackle. Its biography cites only two sacks allowed in 529 pass-blocking snaps during 2025, according to PFF.
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