DETROIT -- The 2026 NFL draft has begun in Pittsburgh. The three-day event continues with Rounds 2-3 on Friday (7 p.m. ET) and Rounds 4-7 on Saturday (noon ET).
The Detroit Lions took offensive tackle Blake Miller No. 17 overall.
A full list of the Lions' selections is below and will be updated with pick-by-pick analysis through the weekend.
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Round 1, No. 17 overall: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
My take: The Lions have added what they hope is another foundational piece with Miller, who is Detroit's first offensive lineman selected in the opening round since taking All-Pro Penei Sewell as the seventh overall pick in 2021. Miller will be expected to help the team immediately after the unit struggled in 2025, with the second-worst pass block win rate in the NFL (56%). He is a strong pick and fulfills a team need as the Lions have emphasized better pass protection for quarterback Jared Goff this offseason by beefing up the line through free agency and now the draft.
Will he start as a rookie?: There's a strong chance that Miller can earn a starting role this upcoming season. Lions coach Dan Campbell said he's considering switching Sewell to left tackle for the 2026 season, which could be beneficial for Miller, who took 97% of career snaps in college at right tackle. The Lions also released veteran left tackle Taylor Decker in March and added three new linemen in free agency.
What they said: Campbell to FOX2 Sports on drafting Miller: "He's played a lot of football. He's solid. He's steady. He can do it all. He plays physical in the run game. Freaking smart. Tough. Headsy. Got length. Moves well. We feel like this is a guy that can come in and compete and help us with the O-line.
Blake Miller on playing alongside OL Penei Sewell: "I can't wait. I've watched a lot of his tape throughout my time in college and there's so much stuff that he does incredibly well. His ability to move, get out in space, his ability to pass protect, use his hands effectively, how light he is on his feet. All those things are remarkable. And just to be able to sit in the same room as him and be on the same field as him and pick his brain and go over things and get his perspective on things. I can't wait."
What's next: Lions GM Brad Holmes says they'll stick to their approach of selecting the best player available, instead of focusing on team needs. Detroit could certainly benefit from adding another edge rusher to pair with Pro Bowler Aidan Hutchinson, or selecting a cornerback, or another defensive tackle. The Lions have drafted seven players since 2021 who have made the Pro Bowl, the most in the NFL during that span.
Remaining picks:
Round 2: No. 50
Round 4: No. 118
Round 4: No. 128
Round 5: No. 157
Round 5: No. 181
Round 6: No. 205
Round 6: No. 213
Round 7: No. 222