Blake Miller

The Player

Miller is a powerful mauler with the strength to move defenders off the ball. He blocks through the echo of the whistle and has a finisher’s mentality. He is an aggressive downfield blocker who overpowers defenders in space. At Clemson, he was a team captain and three-time All-ACC right tackle who set a school record for consecutive starts (by a nonspecialist), with 54. He opted to play in Clemson’s bowl game against Penn State despite the Tigers’ disappointing season and had one of his best performances of the year. He also tested well at the combine. 

Miller sets with a strong base, keeps his cleats in the ground, and anchors well for the most part. He latches on and locks out when he gets his hands inside. He doesn’t cover enough ground with the second kick step, and he can be beaten by speed, especially when an opposing edge rushes from wide-nine alignment. His hand placement is erratic, which puts him in vulnerable positions—he’s susceptible to having his hands swiped as he’s beaten to the inside.

The Draft

Miller is one of the top five offensive tackle prospects in this class, and he’s likely to get drafted in the mid- to late first round. 

The Projection

Miller compares well to 2016 Detroit first-rounder Taylor Decker, who started 145 games for the Lions. Decker is a left tackle, while Miller is a plug-and-play right tackle, but both are relentless and have good power, experience, toughness, and size. It’s worth noting that Miller has longer arms and tested better at his combine.