From the tiny, impoverished island of American Samoa to the bright lights of the NFL, Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell's journey has been defined by humility, perseverance, and an insatiable drive to be great.

Lions general manager Brad Holmes recently told Kevin Clark of "This Is Football" that in his career, he's only seen two players who approach every day with what he calls an "undrafted mentality": three-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald and Sewell. For Sewell, that relentless approach stems from his upbringing.

"To be honest, it stems from the time I spent on the island, the island of American Samoa," the All-Pro offensive lineman told Clark. "And just all those times with humble beginnings, the life I live now, it's a dream compared to what I was doin

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