Penei Sewell
OL, Oregon · 2021 NFL Draft, Round 1, pick #7 (DET)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age, position, availability. Details below.
- Age
20 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.6% of the time (663 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
OL (OL group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 59.3% of the time (919 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 82 of ~85 possible regular-season games from 2021 through 2025 (~96%). Plus 6 games so far in 2026.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #5 (#1 at his position), close to where he went (#7).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.6% of the time (2,104 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Oregon: a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.3% of the time (4,181 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 5.13 40-yard dash at 331 lbs: faster than 70% of OLs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (2,288 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
Every line comes from data: nflverse draft, combine and career data; ESPN's pre-draft ranks. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a steal for him.
Career numberslive
| Games | 88 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 5 |
| Pro Bowls | 4 |
| First-team All-Pro | 3 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 64 |
| 2026 in-season credit (est.) | 2.7 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 66.7 |
| Receiving | 1 rec, 9 yds, undefined TD |
| Last NFL season | 2026 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2021 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2021 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Age 21 or younger | 56.6% n=663 | |
| Position OL | 59.3% n=919 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 4", 331 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 5.13 s |
| Bench press | 30 reps |
| Vertical | 28" |
| Broad jump | 109" |
| 3-cone | 7.76 s |
| Shuttle | 4.68 s |
| Arm / hand | 33.25" / 10.38" |
| Age at draft | 20 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #5 overall (#1 OL) |
Picked around him 2021 redraft
| 4 | Kyle Pitts | redraft #32 |
| 5 | Ja'Marr Chase | redraft #3 |
| 6 | Jaylen Waddle | redraft #10 |
| 8 | Jaycee Horn | redraft #52 |
| 9 | Patrick Surtain II | redraft #7 |
| 10 | DeVonta Smith | redraft #8 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.