Penei Sewell ranks as NFL's top player under 25, survey shows
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Penei Sewell of the Detroit Lions has been named the best player in the NFL aged 25 and younger in a recent survey conducted by The Athletic. Since being drafted seventh overall in 2021, Sewell has established himself as a premier offensive lineman, making four consecutive Pro Bowls and earning three first-team All-Pro selections. At only 25 years old, he recently signed a four-year contract worth $112 million with the Lions. The survey evaluated players with at least one season of experience, with Sewell outperforming other young stars such as Jalen Carter and Brock Bowers.
- •Penei Sewell tops the list of players under 25 in a recent survey.
- •Sewell has been a consistent performer with four Pro Bowl selections.
- •He recently transitioned back to left tackle to protect Jared Goff.
- •Sewell is one of the highest-paid offensive linemen after his new contract.
- •Other young stars like Jalen Carter and Bijan Robinson follow Sewell in rankings.
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — Lions' Penei Sewell tops list of NFL's 25 and under stars
"In a recent survey by The Athletic, NFL coaches and scouts ranked former Oregon OT Penei Sewell as the league's best player 25 or younger.
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