It’s probably an understatement to say Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes was happy to see Oregon tackle Penei Sewell drop to seventh overall in the 2021 NFL draft. That’s where Holmes and the Lions picked Sewell, the best tackle in the draft and, arguably, the second best prospect in the draft.
An anonymous NFL coach told NBC’s Peter King that Sewell was the player in this draft class most likely to make the Hall of Fame. That sort of hyperbole gets thrown around on draft day every year. But you get the sense Holmes doesn’t think it’s a stretch. He let out a huge scream of excitement after making the pick.
He. Was. STOKED.
#Lions GM Brad Holmes was going nuts after getting Penei Sewell at 7th overall. These videos are sooo good.pic.twitter.com/vxKPQ9SMbJ
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) April 30, 2021
"We want you in this Pride❗️"
Go behind the scenes for the call welcoming @peneisewell58 to #OnePride pic.twitter.com/tBB3bpq5Eo
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) April 30, 2021
Honestly, clapping that hard looks like it hurts. Holmes must really like Sewell.
