Hometown?
Penei Sewell: Malaeimi, American Samoa.
If a Lions fan were to come to your hometown, the first place you would take them is ... ?
Sewell: Definitely some food spots. [If they go to] Utah, Island Grinds. That's my favorite spot there. They have this pupu chicken, it's like a deep-fried sweet type of chicken with their special soy sauce. That's my favorite thing. And on the island, wherever you go.
College major?
Sewell: General social sciences.
Favorite movie?
Sewell: The Blind Side.
Favorite TV show?
Sewell: Friends.
Favorite emoji?
Sewell: The laughing one.
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Detroit lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) during OTAs at Allen Park. (AP Photo)
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Detroit lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) during OTAs at Allen Park. (AP Photo)
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Penei Sewell & Detroit Lions tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai (72) During Off Season Workout Phase 3 (AP Photo)
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Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) during Lions OTAs at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI. 2021 (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell Detroit lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) during OTAs at Allen Park. (AP Photo)
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Detroit lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) during Lions Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI. 2021 (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) during OTAs at Allen Park. (AP Photo)
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Detroit lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) during Lions OTAs at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI. 2021 (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
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Penei Sewell During Off Season Workout Phase 3 (AP Photo)
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Detroit lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) during Minicamp at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI. 2021 (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions)
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Detroit lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) during Phase II Workouts at Allen Park. 2021 (AP Photo)
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Detroit lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) during Phase II Workouts at Allen Park. 2021 (AP Photo)
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Penei Sewell arrives to Allen Park during the 2021 NFL DRAFT - Day 3 (AP Photo)
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Penei Sewell arrives to Allen Park during the 2021 NFL DRAFT - Day 3 (AP Photo)
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Penei Sewell arrives to Allen Park during the 2021 NFL DRAFT - Day 3 (AP Photo)
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Penei Sewell arrives to Allen Park during the 2021 NFL DRAFT - Day 3 (AP Photo)
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Penei Sewell arrives to Allen Park during the 2021 NFL DRAFT - Day 3 (AP Photo)
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Penei Sewell arrives to Allen Park during the 2021 NFL DRAFT - Day 3 (AP Photo)
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Penei Sewell arrives to Allen Park during the 2021 NFL DRAFT - Day 3 (AP Photo)
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Penei Sewell arrives to Allen Park during the 2021 NFL DRAFT - Day 3 (AP Photo)
The last thing you purchased?
Sewell: A Bose speaker.
What would your entrance music be?
Sewell: Stay Down by Quin NFN.
Any hidden talents?
Sewell: I'm a good swimmer.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Sewell: To fly.
If you could play any other NFL position, what would you play?
Sewell: Quarterback.
One person you'd like to meet?
Sewell: Joe Thomas.
Favorite athlete of all time?
Sewell: Mike Tyson.