Sewell Named Offensive Lineman of the Week
09/16/19 | Football
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – After a dominating performance that saw sophomore Penei Sewell finish as the nation's highest-graded offensive lineman, the Oregon left tackle has been named the Pac-12 Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week.
Sewell earned a 90.9 rating from Pro Football Focus (PFF) over the 78 snaps he played against Montana in a 35-3 win on Saturday at Autzen Stadium. The sophomore recorded 11 knockdowns and did not allow a hurry or pressure on quarterback Justin Herbert. He spearheaded an offensive attack that threw for over 300 yards and rushed for more than 200 yards for the second straight week.
Sewell Notables
» Named to PFF National Team of the Week after Oregon's 35-3 win over Montana.
» Highest graded offensive lineman by PFF with a grade of 90.9, while also boasting highest pass-blocking grade in the nation at 91.4.
» Third time in 10 career games he's been the highest graded tackle in the Pac-12 by PFF.
» Oregon is 8-2 when he starts at left tackle.
» Leads Oregon with 16 knockdowns this season.
» Named to USA Today Freshman All-America Team and the 247Sports True Freshman All-America Team in 2018.
