After patiently waiting through the first 16 selections in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night, the Detroit Lions have chosen Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with their No. 17 overall draft pick.A 6-foot-6, 317-pound offensive tackle, Miller is viewed as a plug-and-play option in this draft class and a potential foundational pick, especially with the departure of veteran Taylor Decker.The first-round choice is exactly what Detroit needed to address with its lone first-round selection. Here are some of the best social media reactions from Lions fans on general manager Brad Holmes' draft choice:GREAT PICK BRAD— 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔇𝔢𝔱𝔯𝔬𝔦𝔱 𝔗𝔦𝔪𝔢𝔰 📰 (@the_det_times) April 24, 2026pic.twitter.com/pyiK7vJDzB— Gritty Mikey (@mikey89000) April 24, 2026I like it not bad but wanted freeling instead— Lionsfan245 (@lionsfan2461200) April 24, 2026Blake Miller played almost exclusively RT at Clemson, so this likely means Penei Sewell will flip to LT. https://t.co/FrZVGcCjmk— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 24, 2026The Lions should've traded up for Bain or could have traded back for Miller.
Brad Holmes choked!— John Trigueiro (@JETGOP) April 24, 2026What are you guys doing?— Mr. Glass 2026 (@MrGlass2025) April 24, 2026Just spoke with @Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell. Miller distinguished himself from a big group.
Love his experience w/54 starts. Steady productionWill have to earn spot on right side in battle with Borom. Penei moves to left.
Hear from him on @FOX2News at 10 and The Edge at 11.— Dan Miller (@DanMillerFox2) April 24, 2026With the 17th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions select Blake Miller 🦁🔵Reliable, physical, and built for the trenches—Miller strengthens the line and protects the future in Detroit.Welcome to the Lions #OnePride#NFLDraftpic.twitter.com/Zi7V37Ki5d— Asher Block (@ThePatriotsNow) April 24, 2026Kind of reminds me of the laporta situation.Mayer was considered to be the better TE, but the lions got laporta even tho he was on the board.Look how that turned out.— The Fall Guy (@FallGuySports) April 24, 2026Monroe Freeling OT may have been a consideration but he had higher medical concern with shoulder surgery. That could have been a deciding factor with Brad Holmes wanting to get healthy this offseason.— Jimmy Liao MD | Detroit Lions Morning Rounds (@JimmyLiaoMD) April 24, 2026This means Penei is moving to LT, as both Campbell and Holmes told us they wanted to do.
Miller is ready to rock and roll at RT right away.— Jeff Risdon (@JeffRisdon) April 24, 2026For more Lions coverage, follow us on X, @TheLionsWire, and give our Facebook page a like. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNewsThis article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Detroit fans react as Lions pick Clemson OT Blake Miller