By: Patrick Pierson
DALLAS – The top-graded offensive lineman in the nation by Pro Football Focus heading into the final week of the regular season, sophomore offensive lineman Penei Sewell has been named one of three finalists for the Outland Trophy, announced on Monday by the Football Writers Association of America.
Sewell joins Oregon legend and five-time NFL pro bowler Haloti Ngata (2005) as the only two players in program history be a finalist for the Outland Trophy, which is awarded annually to the nation's best college interior lineman on offense or defense.