Lions Have One of the Best NFL Players

0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The Detroit Lions have lots of star power heading into the fresh season.

But, one of their best players might not be the name that comes to mind right away.

Fox Sports named Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell the No. 9 best player in the NFL , putting the 25-year-old among the league's elite. That's some serious recognition for an offensive lineman, especially since those players don't always get the same attention as quarterbacks, wide receivers or pass rushers.