Only one Detroit Lions player was named to the Pro Football Writers of America’s All-Rookie team, which was announced on Tuesday. Unsurprisingly, that player was Lions first-round pick Penei Sewell, who was named to the team alongside the second offensive tackle taken in the draft Rashawn Slater.
Sewell has already earned similar honors by being named to PFF’s All-Rookie team and Sports Info Solution’s list, as well.
Sewell finished his rookie season with the sixth highest grade among all NFL right tackles, but it’s worth noting that due to an injury to left tackle Taylor Decker, Sewell had to play on the left side for the first half of his rookie season, despite practicing on the right side all offseason.