On Wednesday, Lions first-round OT Penei Sewell announced via his Twitter account that he won’t be able to participate in rookie minicamp after testing positive for COVID-19.
Found out this past weekend I tested positive for COVID. Really wish I was heading to my new home today and able to be at mini-camp with my new teammates and coaches. Look forward to getting out to the D as soon as I’m cleared!
— Penei Sewell (@peneisewell58) May 12, 2021
Sewell, 20, was a two-year starter at Oregon and a unanimous All-American as a sophomore. He also won the Outland Trophy for the best FBS lineman before opting out of the 2020 season. The Lions selected Sewell with the No. 7 overall pick in this year’s draft.
Sewell is projected to sign a four-year, $24,099,068 contract with the Lions that includes a $14,886,595 signing bonus. The Lions will have a fifth-year option to pick up on him in 2024.
Lance Zierlein compares Sewell to 49ers LT Trent Williams.
During his two-year career at Oregon, Sewell started 20 of 21 games at left tackle.
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