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2021 NFL Draft: Penei Sewell just scratching the surface of his potential

By Seth Steere

EUGENE, OREGON - OCTOBER 05: Head Coach Mario Cristobal has a moment with Penei Sewell #58 of the Oregon Ducks in the fourth quarter against the California Golden Bears during their game at Autzen Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OREGON - OCTOBER 05: Head Coach Mario Cristobal has a moment with Penei Sewell #58 of the Oregon Ducks in the fourth quarter against the California Golden Bears during their game at Autzen Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 01: Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates with Penei Sewell #58 after scoring a 30-yard touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers during the fourth quarter 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)
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 01: Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates with Penei Sewell #58 after scoring a 30-yard touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers during the fourth quarter 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) /

Scouting Report

Games Watched: ‘19 Auburn, Utah, and Wisconsin

Anchor/Balance: Phenomenal center of gravity, always seems to have his feet under him no matter how odd-balance he appears to be. Sewell is able to recover his balance in an instant. When he gets that foot in the dirt he’s tough to move, gave D. Brown fits in their match-ups. (14/15)

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Pass-Pro: The man is about as good as it gets in pass-pro. Appears to always be calm and under control, never panics or losses patience. Feet are smooth in his pass-sets. Speed rusher, power rusher, everything rusher it doesn’t matter Sewell has the answers. (14.5/15)

Functional Athleticism: Sewell is an excellent athlete. He is able to operate in space at an elite level, especially for his age; whether it be on a screen or a wide zone play, you can trust he’ll be there on time and make the block or at least cut off the defender. He should crush the combine in every category thrown his way, stronger and quicker than almost all his foes. Juked Bradlee Anae. (13/15)

Technique: Excellent placement with his hands, gets to the same point consistently. Hands and feet work in sync. Awesome feet in pass-pro gains good depth with his first-step. He doesn’t overstep and give up the inside. Pad level can get high, only time you’ll see him lose. (13/15)

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