Clemson's Blake Miller rated one of the best returning OTs in the ACC

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Blake Miller (78) against the Texas Longhorns during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Blake Miller (78) against the Texas Longhorns during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

A lot of Clemson position groups have been talked about as being some of the best in college football for the 2025 season like receiver, defensive line, secondary, and quarterback, but one that continues to get overlooked and forgotten about is the offensive line.

Dabo Swinney has some dogs in the trenches and while Matt Luke is building one of the best offensive line casses in the country in 2026, he has some workhorses already on the roster.

That line is currently led by star tackle Blake Miller.

In 2024, Miller was a first-team All-ACC selection and honorable mention All-American and he's earned some national respect, even being considered a potential first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He has played nearly 3,000 career snaps for the Tigers since joining the program and the elite right tackle is considered one of the best in the ACC once again.

According to Pro Football Focus, Miller is the sixth-best returning offensive tackle in the ACC heading into the 2025 season, in terms of PFF grades.

Virginia's Monroe Mills is the No. 1 tackle in the conference, per PFF, but I would be shocked if Miller wasn't a first-team All-ACC selection again and a potential All-American first-teamer and first-round draft pick. He has all the tools and experience to make him successful and to set up a special 2025 senior season.

Luke has some impressive players along that offensive line and more on the way, but we need to appreciate Miller while he's still donning a Tiger uniform.