No. 7 – Detroit Lions – Penei Sewell (OL)
Sewell is the highest-ranked offensive tackle in this draft. It was suspected that he could have been taken at No. 5 by the Bengals or No. 6 by the Dolphins and the Lions were quick to lock him in as soon as they were on the clock. The Oregon product is just 20 years old and measures in at 6’6″ and 331 pounds. He’ll add to the physicality that new coach Dan Campbell is hoping to develop as well as boost the value of their second-year back, D’Andre Swift.
One NFL head coach called Lions’ first-round pick Penei Sewell “the one surefire Hall of Famer in this draft class.”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 30, 2021
Penei Sewell allowed just ONE sack over his entire Oregon career. pic.twitter.com/AwKdBKlkRs
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) April 30, 2021
No. 8 – Carolina Panthers – Jaycee Horn (CB)
The Panthers could have gone in a number of directions with the No. 8 pick, including a number of trade scenarios. Carolina acquired quarterback Sam Darnold this offseason but decided to use their first pick on a defensive back instead of an offensive lineman or a weapon like wide receiver DeVonta Smith.
Live look at @MikeTagliereNFL‘s reaction to the #Panthers selecting Jaycee Horn. pic.twitter.com/v2LofTsu54
— FantasyPros (@FantasyPros) April 30, 2021
