Oregon left tackle Penei Sewell was almost universally praised as the top offensive tackle in this class and most thought he was headed towards a top-5 selection. So when he was available at pick No. 7, the Detroit Lions excitedly grabbed him—and then each other in celebration.
With the Lions in full-on rebuild mode, Brad Holmes needed to nail his first pick as general manager, and it’s safe to say the Lions’ decision-makers believe he got the job done.
In a short video clip released by the Lions on social media, you can see Holmes running around the room hugging anyone and everyone within reach.