Young Offensive Lineman Trying to Emulate Lions Penei Sewell

Christian Mahogany, who is entering his second NFL season, wants to emulate one of the best young offensive lineman in the National Football League.

Detroit's 2024 sixth-round pick decided to stay in Motown to train this offseason and wants to model himself after Penei Sewell.

Mahogany and Sewell have developed a close relationship over the past 14 months.

“He never stops. He's a machine," Mahogany said. "So, I'm just trying to emulate that. It’s very hard. But, I mean, just learning from him is a very good thing for me.”

After missing a large chunk of the offseason last year due to a bout with mono, Mahogany had the opportunity to work his way into a rotational role and wound up starting in two games.

Now, with the departure of Kevin Zeitler and center Frank Ragnow's retirement, Mahogany will have the opportunity to compete for a starting spot in his second NFL season.