Blake Miller

Draft Projection

Measurements

Athletic Testing

College Statistics

Strengths

• Exceptional durability and reliability - hasn't missed a start in his entire collegiate career while logging multiple 950+ snap seasons in a demanding system that tests mental and physical stamina daily.
• Impressive natural bend and flexibility for his size, allowing him to maintain leverage against diverse pass rushers - doesn't look stiff or mechanical in his kickslide despite his massive frame.
• Heavy hands that can stun defenders on initial contact - when he lands his punch with proper timing, edge rushers get jarred off their rush path and struggle to recover their momentum.
• Shows flashes of nasty finishing ability in the run game, driving defenders off the ball with persistent leg churn and looking to bury opponents when he senses vulnerability in their balance.
• Exhibits advanced understanding of angles in pass protection, particularly against wide rushers where he demonstrates patience and rarely oversets against speed moves to his outside shoulder.
• Displays quick mental processing when handling stunts and twists - communicates effectively with guards and rarely gets caught flat-footed on defensive line games.
• Maintains composure under pressure, showing minimal degradation in technique during high-leverage situations as evidenced by his clutch performance in Clemson's dramatic ACC Championship victory.
• Versatility to play both tackle spots at a high level, demonstrated when forced to slide from right to left tackle mid-game at Pitt without noticeable dropoff in performance.

Areas to Improve

• Tends to play with inconsistent pad level, especially when reaching the second level - stands up too quickly when climbing, allowing linebackers to get under his pads and control the engagement.
• Hand placement can be erratic - too often lands outside the defender's frame which diminishes his natural power and creates vulnerability to being shed in extended plays.
• Kick step occasionally becomes rigid and mechanical against elite speed, showing some tightness in his hips when forced to accelerate his set against explosive edge rushers.
• Anchor strength remains a work in progress - can get walked back into the pocket by powerful bull rushers who convert speed to power effectively.
• Shows some hesitation attacking moving targets in space - takes extra gathering steps before engaging linebackers which leads to whiffed blocks on screens and pulls.