With Taylor Decker released from the Lions, the team is in urgent search of a long-term OT replacement. Blake Miller is a remarkably durable offensive tackle who could provide long-term stability for the Lions‘ offensive line. Miller set the Clemson record for consecutive starts by a non-specialist with 54.

Standing 6-foot-7, 315 pounds, he might be the prototypical size for an NFL right tackle.

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Here an excerpt from my medical report on Miller.

(Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information are unverified and subject to update. Games played data courtesy of sports-reference.com.)

Blake Miller, OT (22) – Clemson

Projected round 1. #23 on Daniel Jeremiah board Jan 27.

Concern level 1/10

Miller has a history of a broken wrist during spring ball subsequent surgery. Any kind of fracture to the wrist joint could lead to arthritic issues down the road.

So far though, the wrist hasn’t affected him much, if at all. This ironman has a perfect track record of reliability in his 4-year career having played 54 games straight. He set the Clemson record for career snaps from scrimmage with 3,778. If the Lions want grit, Miller might be it.

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This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: NFL draft injury analysis: Blake Miller, OT – Clemson