2021 NFL Draft: Oregon OT Penei Sewell worth every ounce of praise

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 19: Penei Sewell #58 of the Oregon Ducks looks on prior to taking on the Washington Huskies during their game at Husky Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Where Sewell wins

Where doesn’t Sewell win?

A near-perfect prospect, Sewell wins with his hands with frequency, he shows the discipline and focus to land his punch and follow through directly into the chest of his opponent to compromise his base. He packs a powerful initial punch and latch follow through, showing a willingness to finish in the run game to clear running lanes for the likes of C.J. Verdell.

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Sewell is a technician below the waist as well, showing a pristine pass set and quick feet. He plays with a wide base and a great initial kick step to put himself in the best position over the man across from him. His feet are always moving, this writer has not seen a rep where Sewell’s feet are not actively churning.

Not only does Sewell have the tantalizing physical gifts that are on display on tape, but between the ears he is sharp as a nail as well. There is no panic to Sewell in his pass set while manning his zone as he keeps his head on a swivel to identify delayed blitzes and stunts into his zone. He does not get over-aggressive with the initial incoming defender, knowing that the pawn is not the brunt of the attack.

With excellent lateral movement, Sewell loves to work on the boundary on screens and sweeps. He does a great job of breaking down in space as he works his way into framing off rush lanes for his ball carriers.

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