The Lions get the Brian Branch of the offensive line with trade-up for Miles Frazier
The Detroit Lions went out and got themselves a steal in the fifth round with the selection of LSU offensive lineman Miles Frazier. Detroit had to trade up from 182 to 171 to make the pick, and it cost them that 182nd pick and one of their seventh-rounders to do it. With Fraizer, the Lions […]
The Detroit Lions went out and got themselves a steal in the fifth round with the selection of LSU offensive lineman Miles Frazier. Detroit had to trade up from 182 to 171 to make the pick, and it cost them that 182nd pick and one of their seventh-rounders to do it.
With Fraizer, the Lions get a guy who can play almost every single position on the line. He has started at left tackle, right tackle, left guard, and right guard. The possibilities are endless here. In 2024, he played right guard and allowed 13 pressures and no sacks. He played at right guard in 2021 and allowed six pressures and one sack.
In Detroit, it's not super clear what the future holds for him. We'll have to see what the team thinks, but if I had to guess, he's going to start off a lot like Graham Glasgow or Evan Brown as a do-all guy off the bench. The ultimate goal may be to have him play left tackle. He was a starter there for Florida International in his freshman season in 2021, and he allowed seven pressures and four sacks.
The Athletic's Dan Brugler had Frazier ranked as his fifth-best guard in the draft in his scouting guide, The Beast. Here's what he had to say about Frazier.
"As a pass blocker, Frazier’s slide quickness will be tested by gap shooters, but his mature hand usage allows him to lose slowly once squared up to defenders. Although he tends to lean into contact and leave his feet behind, he fits with vice grips in the run game to drive defenders from the spot with torque. Overall, Frazier has an NFL body with mauling play strength and competitive toughness, which gives him starting potential — if he can find improved consistency to mask his average athleticism. He best fits teams that prioritize size and mass."
