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Looking at the game of Penei Sewell

Well, we see what some of the biggest names in the industry have said, but why not formulate your own opinion? So, why not break down and diagnose each player’s game.

Let’s start with Sewell. Sewell was the blindside protector for Justin Herbert for two years while at Oregon. Since stepping onto the field at Oregon Sewell was viewed as a star and quickly became one. When you turn on the film it is quick to notice that Sewell’s movement skills are elite. His ability to be so free flowing and explosive in all his movements is rarely seen from a player his size.

That brings you in but when you combine that with his athleticism and body control it’s clear why Sewell looks to be a very high ceiling prospect. He is great versus the run and working up to the second level. In pass protection his balance and quick hands show to make him very effective. However, with all this said, Sewell is not very technical across the board.

This might be viewed as nitpicking for a prospect so talented, but Sewell simply is technically lacking at times. Most of this likely has to do with the fact Sewell has never needed to be the most technical guy to win, as he truly did dominate at the collegiate level. However, even for how advanced he is for his age Sewell still has so much room to grow.

He can get really erratic with his footwork and also struggles with the timing of his punches. He will shoot his hands early, leaving room for defenders to counter. Sewell is a great prospect, who ultimately has tons of room to grow but isn’t the perfect prospect he is often billed as.