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Penei Sewell: Get to Know the Detroit Lions’ First Draft Pick

Anne Erickson Anne Erickson April 29th
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Penei Sewell #58 and Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks celebrate after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers in the Rose Bowl game presented by Northwestern Mutual at Rose Bowl on January 01, 2020 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

It’s official: Penei Sewell is a Detroit Lion.

The Lions picked the Oregon offensive tackle with the seventh pick of the first round. From the looks of all the celebrating inside the Lions’ camp, it appears they got their first choice and were relieved another team didn’t scoop him up first.

Many consider Sewell the best lineman in the draft. He’s 6-foot-6, 325 pounds, and started in 20 of 21 games in the past two seasons with Oregon.

Sewell was also a first-team All-American in 2019.

The upcoming season will bring much newness for the Lions, as the team is under the guidance of new general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell.

The Lions have five remaining picks in draft rounds two through five.

Lions photos from last season:

  • Detroit Lions v Tennessee Titans

    NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 20: Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans carries the football against outside linebacker Christian Jones #52 of the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter of the game at Nissan Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Detroit Lions

    DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 26: Jamal Agnew #39 of the Detroit Lions returns a 74 yard punt for a touchdown during the third quarter of a game after breaking a tackle attempt by Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on December 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

  • Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

    DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 03: Kerryon Johnson #33 of the Detroit Lions attempts to make a catch in front of Jeff Gladney #20 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at Ford Field on January 3, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

  • Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

    DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 03: Marvin Jones Jr. #11 scores and celebrates a third-quarter touchdown during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on January 03, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

  • Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

    DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 03: D'Andre Swift #32 of the Detroit Lions celebrates his touchdown with teammate Oday Aboushi #76 of the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on January 3, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

  • Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

    DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 03: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on January 03, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

  • Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

    DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 03: Mike Boone #23 of the Minnesota Vikings runs the ball in the fourth quarter and taken down by Tracy Walker #21 of the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 3, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Anne Erickson's love for music drew her into radio, and she started shortly after graduating from MSU. She has a passion for rock and metal, plus local music. She also fronts the band Upon Wings. Email Anne at erickson@WRIF.com and tweet at her @AnneErickson!