With the No. 7 overall pick, the Lions selected Oregon tackle Penei Sewell. Sewell opted out of the 2020 season, but the 6’6″, 330-pound prospect was absolutely stellar in 2019. 
Sewell did not surrender a single sack in ’19 and gave up just seven quarterback pressures in total. There was little doubt that he’d be taken somewhere in the top ten, but he solidified his status earlier this month by announcing that he’d be willing to play on either side. Some took that as a sign that he’d be Miami bound. But, after the Dolphins went wide receiver at No. 6, the Lions pounced on Sewell instead.
His film impressed scouts and the advanced metrics at Pro Football Focus backed it all up. One year ago, Sewell finished first in the nation with a run-blocking grade of 95.3 while placing third in pass-blocking (91.1).
Now, the Outland Trophy winner will head to the Lions, a team that sorely needed a premier tackle. On Friday, they can start addressing the rest of their needs, including help at wide receiver.
Was hoping chargers would land him…hopefully slater is still there
first steal of the draft
Touché
Told y’all Lions aren’t trading…no buyers with so many QBs out there
Hoping Sewell fell to the G Men
I used to call my ding ding Penei
Right next to your family Sewell’s
Ha! Yes!
I don’t think the draft could have fallen any better for the Lions outside of Jamar Chase. What a great reaction to see out of Brad Holmes as well. Welcome to the Motor City Penei Sewell.
Well done @dugdog83
It’s a great pick for a team that has made a huge commitment to Goff.
He won’t be able to keep #58 unless Collins gives it up. Plus, where do you guys think he’ll play, right or left tackle? He’s naturally a left tackle, but Decker had a good season there last year. Curious which one of them will get moved.
Lions fans, who do hope they take in Round 2? I really like Bolton or Perkins. Both are tough, high motor guys that should fit the mentality Campbell is trying to instill.