The Detroit Lions have made their first round pick and the fans and analysts are weighing in.
With the 17th overall pick, the Lions selected Clemson’s Blake Miller. At 6-foot-7” and 317 pounds, he’s sure to be a physical presence on an offensive line that sorely needs some manpower to give quarterback Jared Goff all the time he needs in the pocket.
FOX 2’s Dan Miller spoke one-on-one with Lions head coach Dan Campbell after the pick.
“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. (He’s) freakin’ smart, tough, got length, moves well,” he said. “We feel like this is a guy who can come in and compete and help us with the O-line.”
WATCH – @Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to @DanMillerFox2 about the team's 1st round pick, offensive tackle @BlakeMillerOT pic.twitter.com/OJc3qAlFR4
You can check out a video of how Miller and his family reacted here, and get a look at draft grades from notable NFL writers and media here. But here’s how some Lions fans and analysts are reacting on social media:
The @Lions just got stability at Tackle with Blake Miller out of Clemson. 6’7” 317lbs of an offensive tackle that has sharpened his pass pro EVERY year, has veteran-level stunt recognition, foot quickness & recovery due his 54 straight starts. His lateral agility & punch timing… pic.twitter.com/zBEzjbZ5lG
His tape is fantastic, If our guards can ball out then this o line is back to being great
Jared, have no fear, the country kings are here 🤠🌾 pic.twitter.com/w2wKeDZgCP
"Blake Miller is the most consistent offensive tackle in this draft" @MikeMayock https://t.co/19tnoX7oN0 pic.twitter.com/d07RxW9yG6
Let me get this straight – Blake Miller • is 22• has 54 straight starts• has missed 1 practice + zero games• has rave character reviews• tested like a freak athlete• measured w/ an elite physical profile• ++ tape vs high level compAnd he's OT 6/7? In this class?
THE DETROIT LIONS SELECT BLAKE MILLER"He is so good with his hands" ~ @aqshipley #PMSDraftSpectacular pic.twitter.com/pUsgZFHDBh
This reaction to the Detroit Lions selecting Clemson OT Blake Miller with the 17th overall pick 😂 pic.twitter.com/654t0CYOjn
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Another look at Easton, who through the Make-A-Wish foundation, was able to have his wish granted as he announced the Lions’ first round pick.
Easton got to announce the Lions first-round pick 💙 Detroit takes Blake Miller at No. 17 overall! @makeawishny @makeawish @ESPNCitizenship pic.twitter.com/Jz5vitAFr9
The Athletic’s Colton Pouncy and Nick Baumgardner break down the pick on their podcast Welcome to Detroit.
“Hope you enjoy snow and coney dogs, my man, because you’re on your way.” – @nickbaumgardner @WelcomeToDetPod post-combine thoughts (March 5) on Blake Miller’s fit with the Lions: pic.twitter.com/8wAm9kNzxH
The Lions are offering a year-long photography internship: