With the 17th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive lineman Blake Miller.

Miller appeared in 54 games with the Tigers over the last four seasons, including 13 games this past season. Per NFL Network, he's the first Clemson tackle to ever be drafted in the first round.

Listed at 6-foot-6 and 315 pounds, Miller was a four-year starter at Clemson and was named a First-Team All-ACC player twice.

Among 632 qualified tackles on Pro Football Focus, Miller ranked 34th in overall grade (76.8), 33rd in pass blocking grade (81.6) and 60th in run blocking grade (72.4).

The Lions are looking to replace one of their mainstays on the offensive line; after being drafted in 2016 and playing with the team for a decade, tackle Taylor Decker was released by the Lions earlier this spring. Earlier this off-season, Detroit added tackle Larry Borom, a Brother Rice alum and five-year veteran who last played with the Miami Dolphins.

This is the first time the Lions have used a first round pick on an offensive lineman since general manager Brad Holmes selected Penei Sewell with his first draft pick as the Lions general manager in 2021 (No. 7 overall).

Detroit Metro Airport is testing a new parking system in the McNamara Terminal Garage that uses lights to indicate whether there are parking spaces available.

DTW is hoping to unveil the system later this year after testing begins today (Monday, April 20).

Photos below are courtesy of DTW

The technology uses colored lights to help drivers identify available spots. A green light indicates open spaces are available in a various section of the garage, whereas red lights would indicate that there are no spaces available.

DTW says that during this testing period, the lights may not be accurate. On top of that, parking availability displays and directional arrows will not be operational.

Once the testing is complete, drivers will be able to view real-time parking availability by level, aisle, and individual. If the testing is successful, the system will be installed in the Big Blue Deck after it is installed in the McNamara Terminal Garage.

Gas prices are down 15 cents across the state of Michigan from last week, the American Automobile Association reports.

On average, drivers in Michigan are paying $3.83 for regular unleaded fuel, down nine cents from last month and up 67 cents from this time last year.

This means for a full 15-gallon tank of gas, drivers are paying an average of $57, up $6 from last year's highest prices (August 2025).

"Michigan drivers are finally seeing some relief at the pump with gas prices falling double digits for the first time since February," said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group. "Swings at the pump may not be over, as volatility remains and prices could change quickly."

Gas prices in metro Detroit are also down; metro Detroit's average is $3.84/gallon, down eight cents from a week ago.

Here is a look at the cheapest and most expensive gas prices in the state:

Most expensive gas price averages:  Benton Harbor ($3.92), Marquette ($3.89), Ann Arbor ($3.87) Least expensive gas price averages: Flint ($3.69), Saginaw ($3.73), Jackson ($3.73)

More information on gas prices near you can be found at this link.

After setting a 2026 high last week, gas prices have declined by 13 cents per gallon in Michigan, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).

Michigan drivers are now paying $3.96/gallon for regular unleaded fuel, up 38 cents since this time last month and up 88 cents since this time last year.

Drivers are now paying an average of $60 for a full 15-gallon tank of gas, up $9 from last year's highest prices.

In metro Detroit, gas prices are up slightly, with the current average sitting at $3.92/gallon, up three cents since last week and up 80 cents since last year.

Here's a look at the priciest and cheapest gas in the state.

Most expensive gas price averages:  Benton Harbor ($4.11), Grand Rapids ($4.02), Jackson ($4.01) Least expensive gas price averages: Flint ($3.88), Metro Detroit ($3.92), Saginaw ($3.95)

For more information on gas prices near you, click here.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested after police say he shot & killed another man during a robbery attempt in Pontiac this weekend.

Deputies responded to a report of a shooting at a home in the 100 block of Crystal Lake just after 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 10.

Police found a man who had been shot in the back. That man identified as 28-year-old Kevonte Javon Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.

Witnesses told police that the suspect fled the area after the shooting. He was found three hours later, thanks to the help of a K-9 unit and drones.

Detectives say that the two men knew each other. They also say that the suspect was on probation on a drug conviction and had served prison time for an unarmed robbery conviction in 2016.

It is so sad to see when lives are lost for absolutely no reason, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said in a press release. We look forward to this individual being held to account for the suspected violent homicide. I am proud of our team that within three hours we were able to identify, locate, take into custody a suspect and recover the suspected murder weapon and clothing. A full team effort.

2 teens have died after being shot in Inkster this weekend, police tell us.

Watch Ryan Marshall's video report below 2 teens shot and killed in Inkster as police search for suspect

Police responded to a call around 4:50 a.m. on Sunday morning to a report of a man who had been shot at a home in the 2600 block of Penn.

First responders performed life-saving measures on the teen, 17, but those attempts were unsuccessful and the victim was pronounced dead at the hospital.

While canvassing the area, investigators found a trail of blood leading to a backyard on the same block, where a gun was found. A second gunshot victim was also found at that location, with that 15-year-old being pronounced dead at the scene.

Inkster Police say there is no immediate threat to the public, with this being investigated as a double homicide. No suspect has been identified by police in this case.

One man has died, and three people have been hospitalized after a head-on crash that happened in Orion Township this weekend, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office tells us.

We're told the crash happened just after 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon (April 10) near Lapeer Road and Greenshield Road.

Investigators say that a 63-year-old Hazel Park man was heading northbound on Lapeer Road in a Ford Fiesta when he left the roadway. Police say it's unclear why he left the roadway.

The Hazel Park man proceeded to drive through the median and into the southbound lane of Lapeer Road, striking the driver of a Lincoln MKX head-on.

The driver of that Lincoln, 86-year-old Alfred Henry Young, died in the hospital after the crash, we're told. His 86-year-old wife, the Hazel Park man, and his 60-year-old wife were all hospitalized with what authorities are calling critical injuries.

The Sheriffs Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the incident. Alcohol, drugs and speed do not appear to be factors in the crash, the Sheriff's Office said.

A Detroit Police officer has been arrested and placed on administrative leave after she was driving while impaired and got involved in a hit-and-run crash, authorities tell us.

We're told that the incident happened late Friday night, when police in Sterling Heights responded to a crash at the intersection of Metropolitan Parkway and Van Dyke Avenue.

No injuries were reported by police in that crash. Investigators say that a 17-year-old driver was heading eastbound on the Parkway through a green light when the driver of a blue Camry came through the intersection and struck the young driver.

The incident caused the 17-year-old's vehicle to strike a fire hydrant. After the car suffered front-end damage, the driver of the Camry fled the scene, police tell us.

Sterling Heights police made contact with the driver of the Camry after obtaining her license plate, tracing her back to a Sterling Heights house. The officer was arrested on suspicion of Operating While Impaired and placed in the Macomb County Jail. Anyone with more information on the crash is asked to contact the Sterling Heights Police Department.

On Sunday afternoon, DPD provided us with a statement below on the officer:

"That type of conduct is not in line with our core values. Internal Affairs is conducting an administrative investigation, and we will ensure the officer is held accountable.The officer has been placed on Administrative duty."

The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of a new sextortion scam, with scammers allegedly using artificial intelligence to create nudes of teenagers.

We're told that deputies have taken several reports of this scam, which targets young people.

Victims receive a text from an unknown number, which contains what appears to be images of themselves in the nude. Police say that scammers are using AI to create these images before sending them out and threatening to distribute the images unless they're paid a certain amount of money.

In at least one case, victims were requested to pay with Bitcoin.

The police are asking parents to speak to their kids about this scam and remind them not to engage with strangers who send them texts.

Multiple people have been arrested after investigators seized three kilograms of pressed fentanyl pills earlier this week, Michigan State Police announced.

MSP partnered with the Taylor Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for this seizure.

We're told that 3094.3 grams of presssed fentanyl pills, totaling 28,546 pills. Authorities believe these pills were made to look like prescription oxycodone 30 mg pills, with the intention to sell in metro Detroit.

Police say the street value of the drugs is estimated to be $200,000.

The suspects are in custody and awaiting review by the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.

A Pontiac man is dead after being hit by a car earlier this week, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office tells us.

Police responded to the incident on southbound Woodward Avenue, south of South Boulevard, on Monday, April 6, around 9:30 a.m.

Investigators say that the pedestrian, 59, died at the scene after he was hit by a 37-year-old Waterford Township man driving a 2026 BMW X5.

We're told that drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in this crash, as the driver passed field sobriety tests at the scene.

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the incident.

For the first time in 37 years, the Michigan men's basketball team has won the National Championship, beating the University of Connecticut Huskies (UConn), 69-63.

Watch our postgame coverage, including a report from Indianapolis with Brad Galli

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Point guard Elliot Cadeau led the way with 19 points and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four, while Morez Johnson Jr. (12 points, 10 rebounds) and Aday Mara (eight points, four rebounds) did their part on the inside. While he was battling an MCL sprain and an ankle injury, Big Ten Player of the Year Yaxel Lendeborg scored 13 points, including some key second-half buckets to seal the win.

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Trey McKenney, a freshman guard, Flint native, and former Mr. Basketball knocked down the dagger three to give Michigan a commanding 65-56 lead. He finished the game with nine points off the bench, the most out of all non-starters.

As they have all season long, the Wolverines dominated in the paint, outscoring the Huskies, 36-22.

Watch fan reaction to the win in Ann Arbor, and Chopper 7 footage from above the city

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Both teams struggled to put the ball in the basket all game long. The Wolverines only made 38 percent of their shots, with the Huskies making just 31 percent of their shots.

Michigan struggled on offense for most of that first half. With starting point guard Elliot Cadeau on the bench after picking up his second foul, Michigan went nearly five game minutes (7:38-3:06) without a made field goal. But the Wolverines still went into the half with a 33-29 lead, largely thanks to winning the first half rebounding battle (21-20) and having more points in the paint (22-8). Michigan managed to lead at the half despite only making 37 percent of it's shots and going 0/8 from beyond the arc.

Roddy Gayle Jr., a key bench player for the Wolverines, had arguably the best play of the first half, with a put-back dunk to give Michigan a five-point lead late in the first half.

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A historic season for the Wolverines, capped off with a championship

Michigan ends the season with a 37-3 record a program-high for wins in a single season and a 19-1 Big Ten record.

This is Michigan's first national championship since 1989, when the Wolverines beat Seton Hall in overtime, 80-79. Michigan had appeared in four National Championship games between that 1989 win and this one; Michigan made it to the title game with the Fab Five in 1992 and 1993 and under head coach John Beilein in 2013 and 2018.

Michigan entered this game winning it's previous five NCAA tournament games by double digits, with the Wolverines being the eighth team to accomplish this feat. Entering this game, Yaxel Lendeborg coming off winning the Big Ten Player of the Year award was the first Wolverine to score 20 points in three straight NCAA tournament games since Juwan Howard did it in 1994.

UConn has been one of the most successful college basketball teams this decade, with Dan Hurley leading the Huskies to six straight NCAA tournaments. UConn has amassed an 18-3 record heading into this game, including winning the National Championship in 2023 and 2024.

Dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets from Great Value have been recalled due to a possible lead contamination, The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced earlier this week.

These products are no longer available for purchase, but FSIS is worried they may still be in consumers' freezers. The possible contamination was discovered during routine surveillance sampling, conducted by a state partner.

The chicken nuggets in question were produced on Monday, Feb. 10, 2026. The specific items in question are

"29-oz. plastic bags containing approx. 36 GREAT VALUE FULLY COOKED DINO SHAPED CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS with BEST IF USED BY date FEB 10 2027, lot code 0416DPO1215, and establishment number P44164 printed on the back of the bag."

These items were shipped to Walmart locations nationwide.

If you bought these nuggets, do not consume them, as health officials are asking that you either throw them out or return them.

If you have any food safety questions, you can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. You can also report a problem with a meat, poultry or egg product at this link.

A man was investigated by authorities after allegedly threatening to shoot and stab students at Adrian College on Wednesday night, the Adrian Police Department tells us, before the man was ultimately released.

Police responded to the campus just after 7 p.m. yesterday (April 1) to a report of a man in ski mask making threats. Campus Safety called for a general lockdown of the campus as this was happening.

With the help of Michigan State Police, the Adrian Township Police and Lenawee County Sheriff's Office, a perimeter was set up near Pellowe Hall and Arrington Ice Arena.

Once investigators determined the man's identity, they expanded the search and found the man. He was interviewed and consented to be searched, with no weapons being found.

The suspect was released by police, pending a charging decision by the Lenawee County Prosecutor's Office. Police say there is no ongoing threat to public safety, and Adrian College is back to operating as normal.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Adrian Police Department at (517)264-4808, or email info to APDTips@adrianmi.gov.

$6 million of medical debt has been eliminated for 6,300 Oakland County residents, the county announced on Monday morning.

We're told the debt relief is happening because of the county's partnership with Undue Medical Debt, a national non-profit. The partnership has led to $15 million in debt being relieved for more than 20,000 residents so far.

Residents impacted by this round of debt relief were set to receive a notification letter on March 9.

This initiative is about giving people a second chance, said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter in a press release. By eliminating this burden for thousands more residents, were helping people regain their financial footing.

Medical debt, a leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States, affects about 114,000 Oakland County residents, the county projects. To learn more about this medical debt abolition program, click here.

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham is expected to miss extended time after suffering a collapsed lung, the team confirmed to 7 News Detroit on Thursday night.

We're told that Cunningham was diagnosed with a left lung pneumothorax, and that he will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Cunningham left in the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards with back spasms.

The two-time All-Star was leading the Pistons in scoring (24.5 points per game) while averaging 5.6 rebounds, 9.9 assists, and 1.5 steals per game, while shooting 46.1 percent from the field, 34.6 percent from three, and 81.4 percent from the free throw line.

With a 49-19 record entering Thursday, the Pistons are the 1-seed in the Eastern Conference, with Detroit being 3.5 games ahead of second-place Boston in the standings. Detroit is back in action tonight, facing the Wizards in Washington again.

Three people are dead and one person has been hospitalized after a crash that happened early Monday morning in Midtown, the Detroit Police Department tells us.

The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. on Temple and Cass, near Little Caesars Arena.

Footage from the aftermath of the crash

DPD: 3 dead, 1 hospitalized after crash in Midtown

We've been told that the person hospitalized in the crash is in critical condition.

Authorities say that the vehicle struck a parked truck in the incident. DPD is investigating what led up to the accident.

Gas prices are up 15 cents in metro Detroit, and up slightly across the state from last week, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).

Metro Detroit drivers are paying an average of $3.64 per gallon, up 60 cents from this time last year.

In the state of Michigan, drivers are paying an average of $3.59 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel. That's four cents more than this time last week, 61 cents more than this time last month and 55 cents more than this time last year.

This means that for a full 15-gallon tank of gas, drivers are paying an average of $54, up $4 from last year's highest prices.

Here's a look at the priciest and cheapest gas prices across the state:

Most expensive gas price averages:  Ann Arbor ($3.64), Metro Detroit ($3.64), Jackson ($3.59) Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($3.49), Marquette ($3.52), Benton Harbor ($3.52)

For more information on gas prices near you, click here.

The women's bracket has been revealed for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, and we know which seed Michigan and Michigan State will have in March Madness.

Michigan is a 2-seed in the Forth Worth region, while Michigan State is a 5-seed in the Sacramento region.

The Wolverines will face No. 15 Holy Cross on Friday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. on ESPN2, and the Spartans will take on No. 12 Colorado State two hours later on ESPNNEWS.

Kim Barnes Arico and the Michigan Wolverines finished the season with a 25-6 record and a 15-3 record in Big Ten play. Led by a talented trio of sophomores in Syla Swords, Olivia Olson and Mila Holloway, the Wolverines enter this tournament winning 10 of their last 13 games. Being that U-M is a top-4 seed, they will host games in the Round of 64 and Round of 32.

Robyn Fralick and the Michigan State Spartans finished the season with a 22-8 record and a 11-7 record in Big Ten play. Led by Grace VanSlooten (15 points per game), the Spartans enter this tournament losing six of it's last 11 games. women's

Tip-off times are set to be announced later this evening; stay with 7 News Detroit for coverage of the NCAA tournament for the next few weeks.