josh uche draft pick

Uche, not surprisingly, was the Wolverines' second player selected. “I was playing with the Patriots on 'Madden' the last couple weeks, just seeing how efficiently things are run and the uniqueness of the defense," Uche told reporters after he was drafted.

Uche was teammates with Winovich for three years, giving him insight into New England’s demands and expectations.

To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. New England made a solid choice with Uche and it kept the 13 picks they walked into Day 2 of the draft with. It will be a reunion of sorts when Uche rejoins Winovich on defense. Related Links Live updates from the 2020 NFL Draft

Uche fills a void for the Patriots, who lost linebackers Kyle Van Noy, Jamie Collins and Elandon Roberts. That’s a side note, but he’s a good player.”.

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He’s specifically skilled as a pass-rusher, but doesn’t want to be defined by that title. Former Michigan linebacker Josh Uche is on his way to the New England Patriots, but he already has a feel for the defense after playing the "Madden" NFL video game. “He has tremendous first-step quickness and power.”. After a rocky start, the New England Patriots walked away with a huge 36-20 momentum-gaining win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The Patriots dealt pick Nos. New England traded pick No. 71 and 98 to the Baltimore Ravens for the 60th overall pick and used it to select Josh Uche, a former teammate of 2019 New England draftee Chase Winovich.

The New England Patriots will be without James White, David Andrews and Josh Uche in their Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. “He’s got a real knack and a lot of ability there. 60 overall pick. 129. He’s somebody that on run downs, he’s going to have a little bit of an issue there.

Jeremiah, leading into the draft, said Uche has considerable upside, but suggested he was underused at Michigan last season. Sign up for the Patriots Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning.

The Patriots’ linebacker group includes Dont’a Hightower, Ja’Whaun Bentley, Brandon Copeland, Shilique Calhoun, Brandon King and Terez Hall. Uche was the Patriots’ second pick and his expectations at linebacker are through the roof.

Newton didn't have a spectacular game on the stat sheets, but he was backed up by Rex Burkhead and the running backs.

He’s just a really good human being.". 60 overall pick. Uche's draft stock started to climb after he turned heads at the Senior Bowl in late January. 71 and No. He’s just a great guy — high motor, high character, high-effort guy. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. 129. “I think Josh Uche will get eight to 10 sacks a year at the next level,” NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah said on a recent conference call. Uche was asked by reporters after his selection whether he was able to do more at the Senior Bowl than at Michigan. Michigan center Cesar Ruiz was a first-round selection Thursday night when New Orleans took him with the 24th pick. He described a complex defense with a variety of formations. The New England Patriots filled a position of need with their second pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. “We had watched a lot of their film," Uche said. ": NFLN/ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/WxXwKw90Yi.

“Coach Brown is the best in the business, and he makes sure his players get ready.”. 60 and pick No. Both allowed me to showcase who I am as a person and a player.”. 12 overall pick Rashan Gary.

During a recent conference call, Jeremiah explained how he sees Uche fitting in at the NFL level.

I got back to the Patriots a couple times, played their defense a couple times.".

“He’s a typical New England pick, a guy who can play multiple positions,” ESPN's Louis Riddick said during the draft broadcast. The draft continues on Saturday and there are a number of former Michigan players who are waiting word to find out where they will continue playing football: left guard Ben Bredeson, right guard Michael Onwenu, left tackle Jon Runyan, quarterback Shea Patterson, tight end Sean McKeon, receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, linebackers Khaleke Hudson and Jordan Glasgow, defensive end Mike Danna, safety Josh Metellus and cornerback Lavert Hill.