Introduction
Penei Sewell (born October 9, 2000) is an American football offensive tackle for the Oregon Ducks.
Early years
Sewell was born on American Samoa, where he lived until middle school in 2012, when the family moved to Utah. There, he attended Desert Hills High School in St. George, Utah. He played in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He committed to the University of Oregon to play college football.
College career
Sewell became an immediate starter his true freshman year at Oregon in 2018.He started all seven games he played, missing six due to injury. He returned as a starter in 2019 and won both the Morris Trophy and Outland Trophy.
Personal life
Penei Sewell is the nephew of former NFL players Isaac Sopoaga and Richard Brown.
Sewell's oldest brother, Gabriel, is a linebacker for the Nevada Wolfpack. Another older brother, Nephi, plays defensive back for the Utah Utes. Finally, his younger brother Noah is a five-star linebacker at Orem High School.