Even at LT, Lions OC Views Sewell Among 'Best Tackles' in NFL

Sewell’s continued excellence at left tackle underscores the Lions’ confidence that he is among the NFL’s best tackles, anchoring a changing offensive line. The No. 7 pick from the 2021 draft has earned AP first-team All-Pro honors for three straight seasons and posted a 95.2 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, the top mark among 89 qualified offensive tackles last year. As Detroit moves toward the 2026 season, Sewell is poised to be the longest-tenured Lions offensive lineman, a role that carries leadership amid a broader shift away from the veteran core of Decker, Ragnow, Jackson and Vaitai. Decker’s departure has accelerated the rebuild, placing greater onus on Sewell to set the standard daily.