The Chicago Bears just added a wrinkle to their rivalry with the Detroit Lions. General manager Ryan Poles and the Bears selected Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell with the No. 148 pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. Sewell is the younger brother of Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell, who was drafted with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft two years ago.
Noah Sewell is an inside linebacker who will compete for playing time with the Bears’ revamped group. He was a three-year starter with the Ducks and has outstanding size at the position. He joins players such as Tremaine Edmunds, T.J. Edwards, and Jack Sanborn but will most likely contribute on special teams to begin his career.
Sewell has name recognition but are Bears fans satisfied with the pick? Here is how Twitter reacted to the selection.
I watched one game of Noah Sewell and my one note was he had some of the worst change of direction i'd ever seen. It would not surprise me if they try him at edge I dont think he's an off ball LB pic.twitter.com/6IE3KVqeSt
— Chicago Football Connection (@CFCBears) April 29, 2023
Love Noah Sewell! Great pick
— Quanny B. (@JaquanBrisker) April 29, 2023
Noah Sewell is the pick for the #Bears! Yet another Day 3 banger for Ryan Poles.
I had a top-100 grade on Sewell, so to get him in Round 5 is a total steal. Really good depth for the defense.
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) April 29, 2023
From my amateur TV scouting files: new Bears LB Noah Sewell (Oregon) and Seahawks DE Mike Morris (Michigan) were really, really good college football players, and I'd have thought they'd be gone earlier than Round 5.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 29, 2023
Bears go with Oregon LB Noah Sewell at pick No. 148.
Per @dpbrugler: "He thumps downhill with the physicality, pedigree and competitive spirit to make plays between the tackles. He projects as a rookie backup who can become a valuable role player."
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) April 29, 2023
Noah Sewell is another Bears draft pick who had durability in college — he never missed a game at Oregon.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) April 29, 2023
Some notes I have on Noah Sewell:
– Thumper in the box!
– Block-shedding ability
– Versatility (can play Mike, and rush from the EDGE)
– Hard-hitting, playmaking, LB with a high motor
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) April 29, 2023
Noah Sewell should be a ST contributor early on, good straight line speed but struggles laterally
— Brad Spielberger, Esq. (@PFF_Brad) April 29, 2023
I don’t know a doggone thing about Noah Sewell, so I won’t pretend to https://t.co/IRkRF8qHrd
— Robert Schmitz (@robertkschmitz) April 29, 2023
#Bears take LB Noah Sewell (Oregon) at #148. Some much needed LB depth.
— Aaron Leming (@AaronLemingNFL) April 29, 2023
Woah. Noah Sewell. That’s good Value there.
Good Depth Piece
— The Irish Bears Show (@IrishBearsShow) April 29, 2023
Sign me up for any LB that watches Junior Seau film.
(Noah Sewell does).— Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) April 29, 2023
Noah Sewell pic.twitter.com/RihgjSDwBy
— BuffLlama (@JayDizzyD) April 29, 2023
Noah Sewell is a “freak athlete” whose best friend is his Mother. Can you say HITs principle / best player available?
— Mark Carman (@thecarm) April 29, 2023
I like Noah Sewell a lot
— Lucas Perfetti (@LucasPerfetti46) April 29, 2023
Noah sewell has been on my watch list since his freshmen year. Absolute outlier in terms of size as a LB. Moves incredibly well for the size. I wonder what the plan is for him (talk about moving him to DL always persisted since HS) https://t.co/Jn7KNNXa2L
— PolesGoat (@Polesgoat) April 29, 2023
My feeling on the Noah Sewell pick is simple: I had no earthly idea he existed until 10 minutes ago.
— DaBearsBlog (@dabearsblog) April 29, 2023
Poles is cooking in day 3.
LB Noah Sewell was seen as a 1st round pick last year. Great athlete at the position and incredible strength at the point of attack. Great value pick
— Unbearable Sports (@UnbearableSport) April 29, 2023
As a ducks fan I watched a TON of Noah Sewell over the last few years. Great depth piece and was the leader of the defense.
If he can losen up those hips he can develop into a stud in our linebacking core.
The #2 ILB in the county out of high school and a 5⭐️
Fun pick!🐻⬇️
— Da Bright Side Bear (@BrightSideBears) April 29, 2023
I really just love this pick that the Bears just had Noah Sewell pic.twitter.com/i4Ez2rG0T1
— ElJeffe&ButkusMaximus (@ElJeffeDaOso) April 29, 2023
