Lions GM Brad Holmes lauds Blake Miller first-round NFL draft pick
In his post-draft media availability, Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes praised the unique athleticism of newly-drafted OT Blake Miller.
In his post-draft media availability on Thursday night, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes praised the unique athleticism of No. 17 overall draft pick Blake Miller , who the franchise took in hopes of addressing their need for a right tackle following the release of veteran Taylor Decker . "He just checks a lot of boxes.
Really high-floor player. I actually was really intrigued. Obviously, he's big, he's tough, he's smart.
He's a finisher. He has unbelievable football character, work ethic. "Everything from a culture standpoint, he fits that.
That's the easy part, but his ability is the stuff that, I mean, he's athletic. He's a good athlete, and it's hard to find guys that can move like that, that are finishers, which that's what he is," Holmes said of Miller. Brad Holmes on what makes Blake Miller a great fit for the Lions pic.