Penei Sewell is an American footballer who currently plies his trade for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League as an offensive tackle.
He was drafted seventh overall by the Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft.
The 6ft 5 inches or 1.96 meters tall Samoan native played high school football at Desert Hills High School, located in St. George, Utah.
Sewell who weighs 152kg or 335lbs became an instant household name in high school due to his exploits on the field of play.
His massive talent as an offensive tackle earned him an instant starting role for the Ducks as a rookie in 2018. He started seven games but missed out on six due to an ankle ailment.
He managed to heal pretty and returned in 2019 and won two additional accolades on his way to being named an All-American for the second time.
He received the Morris Trophy and the Outland Trophy. He and former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa shared the 2019 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year honor.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
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