Sewell’s 95.2 overall grade from Pro Football Focus led all offensive linemen this season. His run-blocking grade (96.8) is the highest by any right tackle over the past five years and led all offensive linemen by a substantial margin. He led all offensive tackles in positively graded run-play rate (21.9 percent) and was the only player at the position to clear the 20 percent mark.
Sewell allowed pressure on just 3.3 percent of pass plays, a career best that ranked second among right tackles and fifth among all offensive tackles. He allowed one sack in 16 games this season.
The winner will be selected by a panel of former offensive linemen (LeCharles Bentley, Jason Kelce, Shaun O’Hara, Orlando Pace, Will Shields and Andrew Whitworth), based on the following criteria:
Quality of competition: quality and consistency of defensive fronts faced.
Availability to teammates: presence on the field, leadership.
Durability: ability to meet the physical demands of the season.
Weekly consistency: sustained performance across the full schedule.
Video validation: film review confirming execution, technique, and situational impact.
Football analytics: advanced metrics tied to pass protection, run blocking, discipline and team efficiency.
Sewell was already named the PFF Protector of the Year this season, a separate award given out each season by PFF.