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Lions Draft Blake Miller, Shifting Sewell to Left Tackle

4/24/2026

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Detroit Lions chose offensive tackle Blake Miller with the 17th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Miller started 54 games at Clemson, never missed a snap and set a record of 3,778 offensive snaps.
Coach Dan Campbell said Miller’s experience could shift All-Pro Penei Sewell to left tackle, opening right-tackle duties.
Detroit signed Larry Borom, released Taylor Decker and keeps a second-round pick at No. 50 plus seven later picks.

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Detroit Lions chose offensive tackle Blake Miller with the 17th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Miller started 54 games at Clemson, never missed a snap and set a record of 3,778 offensive snaps.
Coach Dan Campbell said Miller’s experience could shift All-Pro Penei Sewell to left tackle, opening right-tackle duties.
Detroit signed Larry Borom, released Taylor Decker and keeps a second-round pick at No. 50 plus seven later picks.