DynastySignal Scouting Report: Blake Miller — OT | Clemson | 2026 NFL Draft

The Short Version

Blake Miller is a three-year All-ACC caliber right tackle out of Clemson with elite size (6'6½", 314 lbs, 35" arms), sustained production, and the kind of positional awareness you expect from a plug-and-play starter in Year 1. He's logged three straight All-ACC nods — 3rd team in 2023, then back-to-back 1st Team in 2024 and 2025 — which tells you exactly the trajectory: he got better every year, not worse. The case against is rooted in ACC competition level and a concerning pressure allow number (16 in his final season), which raises legitimate questions about whether his technique holds up against elite NFL edge rushers. For dynasty purposes, he profiles as a long-term starting RT who can protect a franchise quarterback's blind side on passing downs — a premium asset tied directly to the health and efficiency of the offensive skill positions on your roster.

Measurables & Background

| Attribute | Value |

|---|---|

| Position | OT (Right Tackle) |

| School | Clemson |

| Class | Senior (2026 Draft) |

| Height | 6'6½" |

| Weight | 314 lbs |

| Arm Length | 35" |

| Draft Year | 2026 |

| Honors | 2023 All-ACC 3rd Team, 2024 All-ACC 1st Team, 2025 All-ACC 1st Team |

| Efficiency Rating | 98% |

| Sacks Allowed | 2 |

| Pressures Allowed | 16 |

| Penalties | 4 |

Film Sources Reviewed

| Source | Frames | Key Content | Notes |

|---|---|---|---|

| The NFL Film Room — "Christen Miller College Football Highlights \| Georgia Defensive Tackle" | 18 (film_001–film_018) | Georgia DT vs. SEC opponents (Tennessee, Auburn, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Kentucky, Texas, Alabama) | MISLABELED — This footage is of Christen Miller, a Georgia defensive tackle, not Blake Miller the Clemson OT. Zero evaluative value for this report; frames excluded from OT analysis. |

| Cheesehead TV — "CHTV 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: OT Blake Miller" | 18 (highlights_001–highlights_018) | Host scouting breakdown with stats card, measurables, ACC honors, efficiency metrics | Primary source for background, measurables, and evaluative context |

| The NFL Film Room — "Film Room: Clemson RT Blake Miller Vs Miami" | 19 (film_2_001–film_2_019) | All-22 and end zone film from Clemson vs. Miami game; covers Q1 through OT | Primary source for on-field technique and trait evaluation |

What The Film Shows

1. Pass Protection | Grade: B+ (NFL Projection: B)

Miller's pass set is the foundation of his game and it shows on tape. From the opening snaps in film_2_001 through the late-game reps in overtime (film_2_017, film_2_019), he demonstrates consistent kick-slide mechanics — setting with depth, maintaining outside leverage, and keeping his chest square to incoming rushers. In film_2_006 (3rd & 12, Q1), Clemson is in a clear pass situation and Miller is seen in a wide protection set; he stays patient in his drop and doesn't over-set to the inside, which is a mark of a tackle who has logged real reps against quality pass rushers.

The concern surfaces in the pressure numbers: 16 pressures allowed in a season is not disqualifying, but it's notable for a player competing in the ACC where edge talent, while solid, is not consistently NFL-starter-caliber. Film_2_014 (3rd Q, 2nd & 10) shows a moment where Miller allows penetration through his inside hip — the rusher bends the arc and Miller briefly loses contact before reanchoring. He recovers, but that sequence illustrates the "long arms, sometimes inconsistent hand placement" narrative that will follow him into draft evaluations. His 35-inch arms are a legitimate weapon — they allow him to strike first and create separation — but there are reps where he's catching rushers rather than engaging them, which is a fundamentals tell.

The 98% efficiency rating cited in highlights_003 confirms he's functional at a high level, but that number can obscure the quality of the competition. NFL evaluators will want to see how he holds up against the Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett archetypes.

Key Frames: film_2_001, film_2_003, film_2_006, film_2_009, film_2_014

2. Run Blocking | Grade: A- (NFL Projection: B+)

This is where Miller earns his keep and justifies a Day 2 draft position. He's a legitimate movement blocker — he generates hip torque at the snap, drives defenders off the line of scrimmage, and shows the functional strength to sustain blocks through second-level contact. Film_2_004 (Q1, 2nd & 3) shows Miller sealing a Miami defender to the inside gap and creating a running lane; his leverage is excellent on down-blocking assignments. Film_2_007 (Q2, 1st & 10) is a team run play where Miller works in tandem with the guard — he doesn't stall at contact but continues driving through the whistle, which is a size-and-strength trait that translates directly.

In film_2_008 (2nd Q, circled frame highlighting his assignment), the All-22 cut isolates his combo block assignment; he engages at the first level, helps wall off the interior, then releases cleanly to the second level. That's the full job description for an NFL OT in a zone-run scheme, and he executes it without wasted steps.

The concern in run blocking is reach blocking in space — when asked to move laterally to seal the edge against speed-aligned defenders, his footwork gets choppy. This limits his utility in outside zone schemes that demand wide lateral displacement. He's a power/gap blocker by design, and teams running a lot of counter, power, or pin-pull concepts will love him for it. Zone-heavy teams need to evaluate the fit.

Key Frames: film_2_004, film_2_007, film_2_008, film_2_013, film_2_016

3. Technique & Footwork | Grade: B (NFL Projection: B-)

Miller is sound but not elite in his technical discipline. His initial set step is consistent — he doesn't false-step at snap, and his weight transfer is clean. But his hand placement is the primary technical concern. In multiple pass-pro reps across film_2_, his initial punch lands wide of the defender's chest plate, forcing him to reset his grip under pressure. That reset sequence is where NFL rushers will exploit him — the half-second of reset is enough for an elite speed-to-power conversion artist to collapse the pocket.

The footwork on quick games and stunts is where I have the most questions. Film_2_012 (Q2, 2nd & 19) and film_2_015 (Q4, circled) show instances where T/E stunts require Miller to pass off his initial assignment and re-engage laterally. He reads the stunt competently — he doesn't panic — but his lateral redirect isn't fluid. He crosses his feet slightly on one redirect, which is the kind of technique flaw that NFL DEs are coached to attack. This is a refinable issue, not a structural one, but refinement takes time.

His 35" arms make up for a lot of footwork sloppiness at the college level because he can re-engage with length before contact becomes a problem. That margin shrinks against NFL athletes.

Key Frames: film_2_003, film_2_006, film_2_010, film_2_012, film_2_015

4. Athleticism | Grade: B- (NFL Projection: C+)

This is the honest concern. At 6'6½" and 314 lbs, Miller moves adequately, but he doesn't flash the kind of athleticism that makes you think starting LT in the NFL. His movement is more "functional" than "impressive" — he's not getting caught on stunts or losing games with his feet, but he's also not winning reps with quickness or burst. Film_2_017 (OT, 3rd & 1) is telling: short yardage, tight space, and Miller's movement is deliberate — he achieves his assignment but there's no explosion.

The Clemson blocking scheme kept him in controlled situations most of the time, and the film vs. Miami is limited to one game, which makes it harder to project athleticism trends. But his frame and movement profile track as a power-over-speed blocker — a trait that plays at RT in the NFL (where you face more power rushers than at LT) and is appropriate for the position.

Key Frames: film_2_004, film_2_013, film_2_017

5. Versatility | Grade: C+ (NFL Projection: C+)

Miller is a right tackle. Full stop. His body type, arm length, and technique base don't project inside to guard. His lateral quickness limits his value in zone schemes. He's a RT-specific prospect, which is fine — every team needs one — but dynasty owners should understand there's no positional upside here. He won't start at LT in the NFL unless forced by injury, and a move inside would waste his length. The value is entirely predicated on landing in a scheme that runs gap/power concepts and needs a starting RT.

Key Frames: highlights_003 (confirms Right Tackle designation), film_2_003, film_2_006

Strengths Summary

Concerns & Risks

NFL Comp

Primary: Jack Driscoll (2020, PHI) — elevated version

Driscoll is a 6'5", 305-lb tackle prospect who projected as a RT starter with power-over-speed traits, good length, and questions about athleticism limiting him to one side. Miller has Driscoll's positional profile but with better measurables (6'6½", 314 lbs, 35" arms), superior college production, and higher ceiling. Driscoll went in the 4th round; Miller should go higher given the improvement in measurables and sustained All-ACC production.

Secondary: Lane Johnson (early career archetype — developmental frame)

This is a ceiling comp, not a landing comp. Johnson came out of Oklahoma as a RT with elite length, some technical rawness, and run-blocking strength that needed refining. Miller has the same frame architecture. The difference is Johnson's athleticism was more impressive out of college, and he had a shorter college career at tackle. Miller won't replicate the elite LT ability Johnson developed, but the power, length, and run-game dominance track along the same developmental axis. If Miller's hand placement cleans up in Year 1-2, he becomes a 10-year starter at RT. That's the ceiling. The floor is serviceable backup who competes for a spot in camp and earns a RT2 role.

Bottom Line

Blake Miller is a legitimate Day 2 offensive tackle prospect with a very clear NFL archetype: a power-first, gap-scheme right tackle who will protect your franchise quarterback on the "weaker" side and pave running lanes in a physical offense. He checks every size and length box, he's been the best tackle in the ACC for two consecutive years, and his production trajectory eliminates the "one good year" concern entirely. The pass-protection pressure numbers and hand-placement inconsistencies are real, but both are correctable with NFL-level coaching — not structural deficiencies. For dynasty leagues, he's a name to roster rostered at the end of your OL depth chart in Year 1 as a stash, with genuine LTR (long-term roster) value once he wins a starting job and becomes the anchor protecting a skill-position dynasty asset.

SCOUT SCORE

Score: 72/100

Projected Pick: R2, Pick 45-62

Film Score: 72 / 100

Scout 2 Report: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

The Short Version

Blake Miller's a mauler in the run game with elite length, but his pass pro shines brighter than tape suggests—contrarian take: he's no RT-only stiff, flip him to LT and watch him dominate like a poor man's Penei Sewell. Top-40 steal if teams sleep on the athletic upside.

Measurables & Background

| Trait | Detail |

|----------------|-------------------------|

| Height | 6'6" |

| Weight | 314 lbs |

| Arm Length | 35" |

| Age (2026 Draft) | 22 |

| School/Yr | Clemson/Sr |

| Experience | 3-yr starter RT, All-ACC 1st Team (2024-25), 3rd Team (2023) |

| PFF Pass Block Efficiency | 96% (2 sacks, 16 pressures allowed career) |

Film Sources

| Source | Frames | Notes |

|-------------------------|--------|-------|

| The NFL Film Room — Christen Miller Georgia DT Highlights | 18 (film_) | MISLABELED/DISCARDED: Shows Georgia DT (red jersey) bull-rushing/pursuing plays vs Tennessee/Auburn/etc. No Clemson OT footage. |

| Cheesehead TV — CHTV 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: OT Blake Miller | 18 (highlights_) | Confirmed: Graphics/stats overlays + select Clemson clips of #78 RT. |

| The NFL Film Room — Film Room: Clemson RT Blake Miller Vs Miami | 19 (film_2_) | Confirmed: Clemson orange #78 RT vs Miami green DL. Primary analysis source. |

Film Analysis

Focused exclusively on highlights_ and film_2_ (confirmed Blake Miller #78 RT footage). Traits graded vs NFL average RT prospects.

Overall Grade: B+ (82/100)

Strengths

Concerns

Dynasty Outlook

Day 1 starter potential (Year 1 RT depth/spot duty), Pro Bowl ceiling by Year 3 in power/gap-heavy line (e.g., Lions, Eagles). Dynasty RB/WR friendly protector. Trade-up value in superflex if LT upside hits.

NFL Comp

Bottom Line

Miller's no scheme slave—raw tape screams Day 2 gem with All-Pro traits if coached right. Don't buy the "RT only" hype; his length screams positional flexibility. Bet on him over flashier athletes.

SCOUT SCORE

Score: 82/100

Projected Pick: R2, Pick 40-55

Film Score: 82 / 100