Blake Miller

NFL Draft Profile: Blake Miller

Position: Offensive Tackle | School: Clemson | Class: Senior

Height: 6'6" | Weight: 315 lbs | Archetype: Balanced (Zone/Power Hybrid)

College Career Summary

Blake Miller is the definition of an "Ironman." A four-star recruit from Ohio, Miller became only the fourth true freshman in 50 years to start on Clemson's offensive line. He proceeded to start every single game of his career, setting a school record for 53 consecutive starts by a non-specialist. Over his four years, he surpassed 3,000 career snaps, becoming a cornerstone of the Dabo Swinney era.

His 2025 season was his most decorated, earning First-Team All-ACC honors for the second consecutive year. Known for his technical consistency and wrestling background, Miller provided a stable "island" at right tackle, allowing only two sacks all season. While he primarily played Right Tackle, he proved his versatility by sliding to Left Tackle mid-game against Pitt to cover for an injury, showing his selfless, "team-first" mentality.

Career Stats & Highlights

• Career Starts: 53 (Every game of his career)

• 2025 Sacks Allowed: 2 (Per PFF)

• 2025 Pressures Allowed: 16

• Career Snaps: 3,800+

• Holding Penalties: 1 (2025)

• 2025 Honors: First-Team All-ACC, Jacobs Blocking Trophy Finalist.

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs #9 LSU	A-	60 snaps; neutralized high-end SEC speed in a high-stakes opener.
2	vs App State	A	Paved way for school-record first-half yardage; zero sacks allowed.
4	vs NC State	A	Total dominance; starters pulled in 3rd quarter due to the massive lead.
5	vs Stanford	A	Third straight game with 40+ points; elite combo blocking on display.
6	@ Florida State	B+	77 snaps; powered a 265-yard rushing attack but one holding call.
8	vs Virginia	A+	The Apex. 79 snaps; zero sacks allowed; paved way for 539 team yards.
9	vs Louisville	B	Played 104 snaps in a marathon game; anchored well against heavy power.
10	@ Pitt	A-	The Pivot. Played 73 snaps at LT after a teammate's injury; saved the game.
12	vs #16 S. Carolina	A	Neutralized a top-3 national sack unit; elite hand placement.
POST	ACC Champ (SMU)	B+	Won the trenches in a physical title game; allowed 1 sack.
BOWL	vs #4 Florida St	B-	Worst Game. Fatigue showed against elite EDGE bend; 1 sack allowed.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 99/100

• Leadership: Elite. Captain of the unit; set the school record for durability and starts.

• Mental Toughness: High; never missed a game in the grueling ACC.

• Competitor: Wrestler’s mentality; looks to finish defenders in the dirt.

• Team Player: Willingly switched to LT mid-game without practice to help the team win.

• Star Power: The "face" of the Clemson O-line for nearly half a decade.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 91/100

• Height/Weight: 6'6", 315 lbs. (Exceeds both benchmarks).

• Stamina: Elite. Second most snaps of any tackle in America over his career.

• Durability: Perfect (53/53 games).

• Injury History: Medically clean.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 93/100

• Run Block: Plus; thrives as a drive-blocker who uses his core strength to displace.

• Pass Block: Technically sound; utilizes high-IQ hand timing to stymie rushers.

• Strength: Plus; correlates wrestling balance to the field.

• Technique: Strength. Meticulous footwork and square posture.

• High Motor: Never stops churning feet; high pancake volume.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 82/100

• Speed: Average; capable of climbing but won't win a footrace with NFL linebackers.

• Agility: Solid lateral movement, though he can turn into a "catcher" against elite bend.

• Flexibility: Good hip sink; natural wrestling base helps him anchor.

• Acceleration: Decent initial burst, but vertical speed is capped.

• Footwork: Clean and disciplined; rarely out of position.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 97/100

• Awareness: Exceptional; three years of elite experience makes him a master of stunts/blitzes.

Scouting Report

• Strengths: Unparalleled durability (53 starts); elite technical refinement; wrestling background provides superior leverage and balance; "Ironman" stamina; versatile enough to play LT/RT or slide to Guard.

• Weaknesses: Athletic ceiling is more "solid" than "explosive"; can get top-heavy and struggle with push-pull moves; occasionally lacks the "twitch" to recover if beaten on the first step.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal for a Power-Gap or Duo scheme (e.g., Giants, Steelers, Raiders).

• NFL Comparison: Luke Goedeke / Braden Smith.

Scout's Final Word

"Blake Miller is the highest-floor tackle in this class. You know exactly what you're getting: a 53-game starter who hasn't missed a snap and plays with a wrestler's leverage. He might not be the 'sexy' athlete of a Kadyn Proctor, but he is a day-one starter at Right Tackle who will play for 10 years. Draft Projection: 2nd Round."