Penei Sewell


Penei Sewell 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, who is signed to play for the Oregon Ducks.
In December 2019, Sewell and University of Alabama Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa were selected as co-recipients of the 2019 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award.