Quick Info
| Profession | American football offensive tackle |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/10/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Malaeimi, American Samoa |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Penei Sewell
25/10/2026
Penei Sewell has been playing left tackle this season and is drawing praise from coach Dan Campbell, who said he looks even smoother than he did at right tackle. Pro Football Focus has rated him as the top run-blocking tackle in the league this season. Sewell has been a leader of the Lions' rebuilt offensive line.
30/03/2026
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said the team had discussed moving Penei Sewell from right tackle to left tackle during the 2026 offseason, though no final decision had been made at that point. The potential switch was tied to the departure of longtime left tackle Taylor Decker. Sewell went on to make the move, which Campbell later described as smooth.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Penei Elama Sewell |
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| Summary | Professional American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He wears No. 58 and was selected seventh overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. |
| Roster Status | Active |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
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| Weight | 335 lb (152 kg) |
| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Jersey Number | 58 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Desert Hills High School (St. George, Utah) |
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| College | University of Oregon (Oregon Ducks), 2018-2020 |
Personal Life
| Early Life | Moved with his family from American Samoa to Utah in 2012 |
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| Heritage | Samoan-American |
Career
| College Career | Played college football for the Oregon Ducks and won the Outland and Morris Trophies in 2019, and was a unanimous All-American |
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| NFL Draft | 2021, first round, seventh overall pick by the Detroit Lions |
| NFL Team | Detroit Lions (2021-present) |
| Awards and Honors |
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| Notable Achievements | Tied Lou Creekmur for the most first-team AP All-Pro selections by a tackle in Detroit Lions history |
| Contract | Four-year contract with the Detroit Lions signed in April 2024 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played in 38 career games before his 23rd birthday, the second-most by an NFL offensive lineman before reaching that age | |
| 2. Moved from right tackle to left tackle during the 2026 offseason | |
| 3. Was named a top-100 player on the 2026 NFL Top 100 Players list |
