My take: This pick is going to be tough for Patriots fans to digest, given some of the struggles coach Bill Belichick has had with defensive backs in the second round, a group including CB Terrence Wheatley (2008), CB Darius Butler (2009), CB Ras-I Dowling (2011), S Tavon Wilson (2012), S Jordan Richards (2015), CB Cyrus Jones (2016) and CB Duke Dawson (2018). Ravens first need to solve the Chiefs, Broncos have big problems when it comes to protecting any of their QBs, More proof Bills' Josh Allen is an MVP candidate? Email. And when you see a guy who can do it on a Von Miller level, Uche can, you want to take a closer look. – Three-star prospect out of HS, chose Michigan over Alabama, Auburn, and Florida. College. Josh Uche's NFL draft profile. @_Uche35 was the highest-graded player at the #SeniorBowl (@pff_college). As you can see, Uche has a nose for opposing backfields. A prime example of this was against Penn State speedster. Share. Had a torn meniscus and stress fracture in his foot. NBA. Was Kyle Dugger the right pick for the Patriots? While LeBron James is the King of the NBA, he does not rule the Los Angeles Lakers. Not Chase Young, Josh Uche wins this category. Hard to offer a comp for that but I kinda envision a more athletic Devon Kennard, who has played that role with Detroit for the past couple of years. We noticed your adblocker is on.
As comfortable in his pedal and change of direction as he is attacking the quarterback. Share. He checks in at 6-foot-1, 245, with 33 5/8 inch arms.
The Patriots have Joe Thuney and Shaq Mason as their starting guards, with 2019 fourth-round pick Hjalte Froholdt set to return after spending his rookie season on IR. NFL. He can pretty much do it all. Michigan. If there is a player you would like us to analyze, let us know in the comments below. Let’s break down the former Wolverine in this 2020 NFL Draft. He totaled four career interceptions and 197 tackles over his college career. Additionally, if you'd like to donate above and beyond the ad-free option, you can donate via PayPal as well. By Alex Kozora. A rundown of changes to Michigan’s roster, coaching staff since last season. Running downfield with KJ Hamler and finishing the play. My take: Known for his power, the 6-foot-2, 344-pound Onwenu doesn't fit the physical prototype of offensive linemen the Patriots have generally targeted (lighter and more athletic). DE; Senior; 6-1¼, 245 lbs; Michigan; Scouts Grade; Position Rank ; Overall Rank; Arm Length 33-5/8" Hand Size 9-3/8" 40-YD Dash 4.7; Conference TBD; 2020 Draft Pick Info.
2020 NFL Draft prospect profile: Josh Uche, EDGE, Michigan The New York Giants pass rush, or lack thereof, has been an embarrassment over the last couple years. Josh Uche. The Patriots traded third-, fourth- and fifth-round picks to move up 10 spots to select him (while acquiring a fifth-rounder in the deal). On 206 career pass-rushing snaps, he forced pressure on 46 of them, from bullrushes to stand up rushes. Uche has shown promise as a rusher as well as playing off-ball, where he spent around 30% of his snaps. Michigan’s roster has changed in a big way since the end of 2019. 2020 NFL Draft Prospect: Josh Uche-3-4OLB-Michigan Josh Uche, 3-4OLB, Michigan Height: 6-2. Jermaine Eluemunor and Najee Toran round out the depth chart. Uche would be a great guy to pair with a veteran pass rusher or a higher draft pick and could go as high as the second round. Both he and Anae were in the opposing backfield all day long and present quality pass-rushing options outside of the first round. MLB. Versatility will be appealing to some teams.
He has experience at all three interior offensive line spots. Undersized as a pass-rusher at 6-foot-1, will have to improve fundamentally to stick around in the NFL.
After Chase Young, there is a lot of guessing with the pass rushers. I also like how fluid he is moving backwards. Email. My take: At 6-foot-1 and 245 pounds, Uche is an interesting prospect who fits a similar profile to that of Tedy Bruschi coming out of the University of Arizona in 1996.