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2021 NFL Draft: How Penei Sewell impacts Detroit Lions roster

After months of anticipation, it finally happened. The Detroit Lions made their pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and staying at seventh overall, they selected Oregon offensive tackle Penei Sewell.

Player selected: Penei Sewell

Position: OT

Current players on roster at OT:

  • Taylor Decker
  • Tyrell Crosby
  • Matt Nelson
  • Dan Skipper
  • Halapoulivaati Vaitai (?)

Offseason losses at OT:

  • None

Impact:

The left side of the offensive line was a strength for the Lions in 2020, one of their few in a tumultuous season.