The Lions have invested a lot of resources into building the offensive line. In 2023, Detroit is getting considerable return on investment.
Two recent first-round picks, Penei Sewell and Frank Ragnow, are the two highest-graded offensive linemen in the league in Pro Football Focus grading through Week 16.
Sewell, the team’s top pick in the 2021 NFL draft, is the highest-graded offensive lineman in the league, with an overall grade of 91.8. His run-blocking mark of 93.8 is also the highest. The right tackle’s grade would be even higher if not for seven penalties, which weigh heavily on player scores.
The center, Ragnow, is next in line in overall grades with an 88.1 score. Detroit’s first-round pick in 2018 has not allowed a sack in 863 total snaps through Week 16.
Going down the line a bit, stating right guard Graham Glasgow is tied for 13th with a grade of 80.7, while left tackle Taylor Decker (74.3) is 32nd overall amongst offensive linemen.