DRAFT STRATEGY: Lions and Blake Miller LINKED as Most RELIABLE Choice, Position Battle INTENSIFIES

DRAFT STRATEGY: Lions and Blake Miller LINKED as Most RELIABLE Choice, Position Battle INTENSIFIES

From Locked On Lions - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Lions by Matt Dery, Locked On Podcast Network

April 15, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 2385

About this episode

Matt Dery discusses the Detroit Lions' draft strategy focusing on Blake Miller as a reliable choice for the offensive line.

Detroit Lions zero in on offensive line answers—Blake Miller surges as a potential safe pick at No. 17. With NFL Draft buzz intensifying, Matt Dery spotlights Miller’s rise, discussing John Ledyard’s strong endorsement of the Clemson tackle and how his experience, size, and upside align with Detroit’s pressing right tackle need. The debate heats up over draft targets, with other O-line standouts like Kadyn Proctor and Caleb Lomu linked to pre-draft visits, while the Lions keep their cards close to the vest and play draft poker. Roster depth, tactical team-building, and financial philosophy also come under the microscope. Listener Logan raises critical questions about Rod Wood’s comments on organizational spending, ticket prices, and Detroit’s long-term strategy for re-signing stars like Amon-Ra St. Brown and Aidan Hutchinson. As the NFL Draft draws near, are the Lions poised to lock down the trenches and emerge as true NFC contenders?

People in this episode

Host: Matt Dery

Topics covered

  • NFL Draft
  • Detroit Lions
  • offensive line
  • Blake Miller
  • Rod Wood
  • team-building

Keywords

  • draft strategy
  • position battle
  • Clemson tackle
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown
  • Aidan Hutchinson

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Products: Clemson tackle

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