The Lions signed OT Penei Sewell to a four-year rookie contract, per Field Yates.
Sewell is the third Lions draft pick to ink their rookie contract.
| Round | Player | Pos. | Note |
| 1 | Penei Sewell | OT | Signed |
| 2 | Levi Onwuzurike | DT | |
| 3 | Alim McNeil | DT | Signed |
| 3 | Ifeatu Melifonwu | CB | |
| 4 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | |
| 4 | Derrick Barnes | LB | |
| 7 | Jermar Jefferson | RB | Signed |
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 drafted Sewell with the No. 7 overall pick.
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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