Career Summary

Marlen Sewell is a defensive back who played five seasons at Vanderbilt before NFL opportunities with Kansas City and Chicago in 2026.

Sewell played 45 games and made 15 starts at Vanderbilt. He joined Kansas City as an undrafted free agent in May 2026 before Chicago signed him in August.

The Bears' roster biography credits Sewell with a career-high 52 tackles during his final Vanderbilt season.

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Early Life

Sewell is from Birmingham, Alabama.

Vanderbilt lists Sewell's hometown as Birmingham, Alabama.

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High School

Sewell played at Shades Valley High School.

Vanderbilt says Sewell totaled 147 career tackles and five interceptions at Shades Valley. He helped the program reach the 2020 playoffs.

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College Career

Sewell developed into a veteran Vanderbilt safety and team captain.

Sewell played 45 games with 15 starts for Vanderbilt, including starts in all 13 games of his final season. He was a team captain in 2024 and had 20 tackles that season.

In 2023, he made 25 tackles and recovered a fumble against Georgia.

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Path to the NFL

Sewell began the 2026 offseason with Kansas City and then joined Chicago.

Chicago's roster biography lists Sewell as a Kansas City undrafted free agent on May 4, released on June 9, and signed by the Bears on August 4.

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NFL Career

Sewell's documented NFL experience includes 2026 training-camp time with Chicago.

Chicago signed Sewell on August 4, 2026, then waived him among its final roster moves on August 30.

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Career Accomplishments

Sewell received academic recognition during his Vanderbilt career.

Vanderbilt lists Sewell as a three-time SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll selection and a 2026 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society honoree.

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