The Philadelphia Stars have re-signed a key piece to their defensive unit. Linebacker Gabriel Sewell is returning for 2024, serving as one of the most underrated interior defenders in the USFL.
Free Agent Signing:
• ILB Gabriel Sewell
— Philadelphia Stars (@USFLStars) September 22, 2023
Gabriel Sewell has been a pillar for the Stars defense throughout the last two seasons. In 2022 he posted 45 total tackles, alongside 0.5 sacks. In a week eight win against Michigan, Sewell had an unbelievable strip sack of Paxton Lynch at the goal-line, effectively sealing the victory.
Nevada alum Gabriel Sewell channeled his inner Troy Polamalu with this timed jump and strip at the goal line. Sewell has 38 tackles in eight games for the Philadelphia Stars. He’s one of two Nevada products in the USFL.pic.twitter.com/Rnlfb4Pwy8
— Chris Murray (@ByChrisMurray) June 6, 2022
During the 2023 campaign, Sewell started in all ten games for the Philadelphia Stars. He finished the year with 60 tackles and a fumble recovered, making an impact throughout the year as one of the toughest tacklers in the game.
Whole team was hype after @G7Sewell's fumble recovery 😤🙌 pic.twitter.com/izrSg4PJ3Q
— Philadelphia Stars (@USFLStars) May 14, 2023
Gabriel Sewell has plenty of quality experience in the USFL, and college. Sewell played for Nevada for five years, racking up 283 tackles and 3.5 sacks throughout his tenure there.
Now, he returns to the Philadelphia Stars for another season, prepared to bring plenty more hard hits and highlight plays to the league.
Another year of Gabriel Sewell suiting up for the @USFLStars is excellent news.
One of the hardest hitters in the entire #USFL, and an underrated playmaker. @G7Sewell had 60 tackles for Philadelphia in 2023, including hits like these:pic.twitter.com/B9Qjx3PLfZ
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) September 23, 2023
Final Thoughts
Michael Woods and the Philadelphia Stars have been making some moves as of late. The team has signed and/or re-signed the following athletes:
WR Jordan Suell
OL Jacob Burton
OT Jordan Steckler
OG Warren Ericson
DT Auzoyah Alufohai
DE Adam Rodriguez
K Luis Aguilar
What are your thoughts on the Philadelphia Stars re-signing Gabriel Sewell? Which prospect should they pursue next? Let us know down in the comments below, or join the conversation on Discord!
