There might be no one better.
Penei Sewell's ethnicity, upbringing with brothers helped grow Lions superstar lineman originally appeared on The Sporting News
Penei Sewell is one of the best offensive lineman on the planet.
And he's so athletic that the Detroit Lions once threw him a swing pass in the flat to see what he could do with the ball in his hands.
It's been a long journey to Detroit for Sewell, who has used a fraternal upbringing to turn into a superstar.
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Where is Penei Sewell from?
Penei Sewell is from American Samoa.
He was born in a village called Malaeimi, near the capital city of Pago Pago.
That makes Sewell of Polynesian ancestry and a part of Samoan culture.
How many Sewell brothers are there?
There are four Sewell boys overall: Penei, Noah, Nephi and Gabriel.
All four have played professional football.
Penei is the most well-known for his time with the Lions.
Noah is a linebacker for the Chicago Bears.
Nephi is a linebacker for the New Orleans Saints.
Gabriel has played in the UFL, most recently for the Houston Roughnecks.
It certainly was an upbringing that lifted all the brothers to great heights.
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