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Lions RT Penei Sewell named top-10 OT by NFL team execs, coaches, scouts

ESPN is continuing its list of the top 10 players at each NFL position, as voted on by league executives, coaches, scouts, and players. Earlier, Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson cracked the top safeties list, and now a second Lions player has been given those honors at his position.

On the list of the top offensive tackles in the NFL, Lions right tackle Penei Sewell came in at sixth overall.

“He’s really talented, a good young player,” one anonymous NFL personnel director said. “Playing right tackle probably helps him become a natural left tackle later.