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Penei Sewell is an American football offensive tackle who currently plays for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). Here’s a brief history of his life and career:
Early Life and High School Career
Penei Sewell was born on October 9, 2000, in Malaeimi, American Samoa. He grew up in a family of athletes and was introduced to football at a young age. Sewell attended Desert Hills High School in St. George, Utah, where he played football and basketball.
College Career
Sewell received a scholarship to play football at the University of Oregon. As a freshman in 2018, he started 13 games at left tackle and helped the Ducks win the Pac-12 Championship. In 2019, Sewell started 14 games and was named a consensus All-American. He opted out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professional Career
Sewell was drafted by the Detroit Lions with the seventh overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year rookie contract worth $24.1 million. Sewell made his NFL debut on September 12, 2021, starting at right tackle against the San Francisco 49ers.
Achievements and Accolades
– Consensus All-American (2019)
– Pac-12 Championship Game MVP (2019)
– First-team All-Pac-12 (2019)
– NFL Rookie of the Month (October 2021)
Personal Life
Sewell is of Samoan descent and is proud of his heritage. He has a strong connection to his family and community, often sharing his Samoan culture on social media. Sewell is also an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hiking and fishing in his free time.
