Former Orem High Star Discusses Possibility Of Playing With Big Brother In Detroit

Mar 2, 2023, 11:22 AM

Former KSL Sports writer

SALT LAKE CITY – Former Orem High standout Noah Sewell discussed the possibility of teaming up with his big brother, Penei, at the next level with the Detroit Lions.

Sewell talked about his chances of landing with the Lions during a media session at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.

“If I get to play with my brother, it would be truly a blessing,” the NFL Draft prospect said of possibly getting selected by the Lions. “You’ve never heard really two brothers on the same team at once but yeah it would be a blessing.”

.@B1essah on the prospect of reuniting with big brother @peneisewell58 in Detroit. pic.twitter.com/RaDWrW8Gmf

— Detroit Lions (@Lions) March 1, 2023

The former Tiger and Oregon Ducks linebacker will look to follow in the footsteps of his brothers, Gabe, Nephi, and Penei, who all play professional football. Penei (Lions) and Nephi (New Orleans Saints) both play in the NFL. Gabe is a member of the USFL’s Philadelphia Stars.

Penei was selected by the Lions with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Since then, he’s become one of the league’s premier offensive linemen.

The Sewells are versatile players 👐 pic.twitter.com/uwbQswa6yq

— Detroit Lions (@Lions) March 1, 2023

Sewell declared for the NFL Draft in December 2022. He is currently in Indianapolis, Indiana to participate in the league’s Combine.

Prior to the Combine, the former Orem star was projected as a first or second-day pick in prominent mock drafts.

Sewell and the rest of the linebackers invited to the Combine will participate in drills on Thursday, March 2nd at 1 p.m. (MDT). The event will be televised on NFL Network beginning at 1 p.m. (MDT).

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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 2, 2023

About the Combine

Athletes at the event will participate in multiple workouts and evaluations to test their ability to perform in the NFL. These are the workouts that players will undergo at the NFL Combine:

40-yard dash
Bench press
Vertical jump
Broad jump
Three-cone drill
20-yard shuttle
60-yard shuttle

Other evaluations include:

Interviews
Physical Measurements
Injury Evaluation
Drug Screening
Cybex & Wonderlic tests

Live results for the Combine can be found on NFL.com.

2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 27-29 and will be held in Kansas City, Missouri.

About Noah Sewell

After a standout high school career at Orem, Sewell followed in Penei to the University of Oregon.

2019 Mr. Football Noah Sewell from Orem HS had an interception and converted a fake punt for a 1st down in the #AllAmericanBowl @Blessah_2 https://t.co/mswkFuB8kZ pic.twitter.com/ntVGqjMwub

— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) January 4, 2020

Sewell played for the Ducks from 2020-22.

After his first season in Eugene, the linebacker earned Pac-12 Defensive Freshman of the Year honors. In 2021, Sewell was first-team All-Pac-12.

As a sophomore in 2022, Sewell was a member of the conference’s second team.

Last season, Sewell had 55 total tackles, 24 solo tackles, three pass breakups, 1.5 sacks, and an interception. During his three seasons at Oregon, he recorded 213 total tackles, 102 solo tackles, eight pass breakups, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and two interceptions.

Sewell helped the Ducks win the Pac-12 in 2020 and reach the title game again in 2021.

Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).

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