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Sewell’s Ranking Divide Explained | Detroit Lions News
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When ESPN analyst Mike Clay ranked Penei Sewell just 10th among offensive tackles, it sparked outrage among Lions fans — especially since a separate ESPN poll of league insiders named him number one. Clay defended his data-driven ranking, citing pass block win rates, PFF grades, draft position, and playing time, noting Sewell’s lowest win rate in his career. He challenged critics to propose better metrics. Meanwhile, coaches and executives praised Sewell as the most complete tackle in the game, lauding his power, smarts, and leadership. Sewell himself admitted last season wasn’t his best due to injuries, but even an “off” year for him still outperforms most starters. Now, moving to left tackle, he’s poised to prove his elite status on the field — not in rankings or social media drama.
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