Clemson Tigers OT Blake Miller Replaces Hall of Famer in Mock Draft

Clemson Tigers star Blake Miller is entering the 2026 NFL Draft as one of the top tackles on the board. Miller was a quality starter for Clemson at right tackle for four seasons.

In Bucky Brooks' latest mock draft, Miller lands with the Philadelphia Eagles with the 23rd overall pick. Miller could be a great fit for Philadelphia, as he could be the replacement for future Hall of Fame right tackle Lane Johnson.

Johnson is 35 years old and nearing the end of his career, but is still playing at an elite level. However, it would be wise for the Eagles to find a replacement for him in the near future.

Miller has the tools to be a great tackle at the NFL level, and learning under a player of Johnson's caliber would give him an edge in his development.

The 22-year-old has the potential to be the Eagles' right tackle of the future after Johnson and would be a wise selection.

He has already shown promise, starting all 54 games across his four seasons with the Tigers. 

Dabo Swinney and Clemson will miss his constant presence on their offensive line. They have a pivotal season ahead after failing to make the College Football Playoff and the ACC Title Game, finishing with a 7-6 record.

Swinney made much-needed changes after the season, bringing in Chad Morris as the offensive coordinator and Rich Bisaccia as the special teams coordinator.

Bringing more experience to the coaching staff could give Clemson a boost in 2026 as they look to have a bounce-back year. However, they will need production from their players, which will be difficult with talent like Miller, Avieon Terrell, Peter Woods, TJ Parker, and more off to the NFL Draft.

However, Swinney has proven to be one of the best coaches in college football over the past decade. He led to four National Championships in five years, including two titles.

The Tigers will be looking to find success in 2026, while Miller could land with a team like the Eagles and develop into a productive right tackle.

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