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Though there were rumors that the Detroit Lions could choose to try and move up in the opening round of the 2026 NFL Draft late last month, GM Brad Holmes ultimately stood pat.
The Lions selected offensive tackle Blake Miller out of Clemson with the 17th overall pick with the expectation that he’ll compete for a starting role at right tackle, and so far, everything appears on schedule.
Miller, who has been getting to know his new surroundings and teammates, spoke positively of his first experiences with the team so far.
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