He had 11. That ranked. Get your copy of the PFF 2020 NFL Draft Guide today by. Inside an Airbnb along the waters of Miami Beach, Josh Uche is getting his hair trimmed by barber Steven Rivera. Josh Uche Josh Uche Position: LB 6-3 , 240lb (190cm, 108kg) Team: New England Patriots More bio, uniform, draft info 53 55 SUMMARY 2023 Career G 8 44 AV - 5 Sk 2. Josh Uche beat him around the edge for speed once and Anfernee Jennings gave him some real problems on multiple occasions. As a whole, the New England Patriots' 2022 season was a disappointment, but linebacker Josh Uche's season was not. The 24-year-old logged his second three-sack game of 2022 on Monday, playing an integral role. Lawrence understands at the age of 31 that he has ceded the pass-rush spotlight to Micah Parsons, but he still provides a big impactLB Josh Uche: DUD This was supposed to be Josh Uche's coming-out party. “He. College Alabama Crimson Tide. 5M) view Myles Bryant ($8. According to PFF, “Uche generated 56 quarterback pressures and notched 12 sacks on just 285 pass-rush reps in 2022, with his 19. 19. 1. 5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. LB Josh Uche. Michigan Wolverines football linebacker Josh Uche stole the headlines at last Saturday's Senior Bowl among U-M's five participants (it would have been six, but tight end Sean McKeon reportedly missed the game with injury), with outlets around the nation in unanimous agreement afterward that he helped his draft stock significantly. To hurry Allen without Pro Bowl pass rusher Matt Judon and likely Josh Uche (who. 1) Height 6' 3". 6 mark this season to rank fourth at his position. PFF’s Sam Monson wrote: “Finally given the chance to start all season at one position, Onwenu continued to excel on the Patriots’ offensive line. According to PFF, Burns has a 77. Josh Uche could take on a much larger role in Week 9 by Doug Kyed Nov 3, 2020 Share. Uche and fellow edge defender Matthew Judon both finished with three sacks in a win over the Indianapolis Colts. He’s totaled just two sacks so far this season after amassing 11. LSU’s K’Lavon Chaisson ranked just 41st in the draft class in pass-rushing grade (78. 4%). 4 run-stop grade (below average) CHECK OUT THE REST OF THE ZONE COVERAGE DRAFT GUIDE: TOP 100 PLAYER PROFILES RANKING THE VIKINGS NEEDSOur exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL and NCAA player performance data. 6% of snaps in his senior season at Michigan. Uche generated 56 quarterback pressures and notched 12 sacks on. PFF rates Jones outside the top 100 at the position, and the talented cover man has only played 121 defensive snaps in his second season. more. PFF grade: 70. PFF's Top 3 Players for every team: AFC East #Bills: J Allen, Von Miller, Stefon Diggs #Dolphins: Tyreek Hill, Jalen Ramsey, Jaelan Phillips #Patriots: Matthew Judon, Josh Uche, Rhamondre Stevenson #Jets: Quinnen Williams, Sauce Gardner, Aaron Rodgers AFC North #Ravens: Lamar Jackson, Mark Andrews, Marlon Humphrey. 1%), per PFF, albeit Uche isn’t much of a contributor on early downs. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Josh Uche. That’s not promising for a back whose primary value comes on passing downs and not as a ball-carrier. Participating in last week’s Senior Bowl appears to have helped Michigan’s Josh Uche quite a bit. PFF's Ben Linsey ranks the NFL's defensive lines, which features the Los Angeles Rams at the top spot. With their second. 2024 Mock Draft; 2023 NFL Draft 2023 NFL Draft. Dawuane Smoot, Jacksonville Jaguars Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports. You might have noticed Patriots rookie outside linebacker Josh Uche in New England’s front seven Sunday. Josh Sweat: Eagles: 24: Josh Uche: Patriots: 25: Cameron Heyward. He was a top pass-rusher who generated 58 pressures with a 12. — PFF NE Patriots (@PFF_Patriots) June 28, 2021. There's also several household names on this list ready to have career yearsWhere Josh Uche landed in the 2020 NFL draft is where he would like to stay. The Alabama product was the 12th-ranked player on PFF’s big board but slid to Round 2. Uche checked in at 6-feet, 1-inch and 241. Wells would. In total, Uche played nine games during his rookie campaign and was on the field for 178 of a possible 1,017 defensive snaps (17. Buffalo Bills. PFF grade, 2020-22: 44. 6 overall grade, both the second-highest marks among defensive. He also played in a deep. Over his first three years in the NFL, Josh Uche has played a combined 743 defensive snaps. Outside of the sack he allowed to Josh Uche, Brandel played pretty decent. LB Josh Uche: DUD This was supposed to be Josh Uche’s coming-out party. The New England Patriots placed edge rusher Josh Uche (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. Josh Uche, New England Patriots. Joshua Uche (born September 18, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National. Weekly Leaders. 1 Uche’s long-awaited Patriots breakout finally arrived this season. This time we’re going to be talking about Michigan edge rusher, Josh Uche. But one of his most notable plays came 50 yards downfield. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade). 2 this year, a major step back from last year’s. 0-plus pass-rush grade with at least 50 quarterback pressures and nine sacks in three straight seasons, and he’s on pace for career highs in 2023. Draft Team New England Patriots. One of those players is Josh Uche, who the Raiders just saw play in Week 6. 2% pass-rush win rate ranking sixth among edge defenders and his 20. Besides piling up a career-high 11. The Patriots have blitzed opposing quarterbacks the second-highest times in the NFL (123). Log inThe New England Patriots are set to begin their voluntary offseason program on April 17, and linebacker Josh Uche is already in town, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Grade: 64. 7% pressure. 20th highest among all Edge Rushers💥”Last week, Uche sacked Josh Allen twice. 7% pressure rate placing second. DOB 1998-09-18 ( 25. Uche, 25, has appeared in eight games this season (two starts), playing 26% of the defensive snaps as he comes on the field in more obvious passing situations (two sacks). Tyus Bowser, BAL: Coming off Achilles injury last season. 2, 75. 7% pass-rush win rate in 2022 was the. Not Nick Bosa, or even Micah Parsons, but rather Josh Uche of the New England Patriots. 5 sacks and playing a major role in New England’s pass-rushing attack. The man can clearly rush the passer. The 2020 second-round pick emerged as a. He also threw an accurate pass on 84. Instead, he may remain in place beyond 2023. That’s exactly what PFF said when discussing “10 trades NFL teams should make ahead of the 2023 trade deadline. Trending on NESN. 0 overall PFF grade with 8 pressures and no sacks given up. 27. 5 sacks, and three forced fumbles. com. Nick Bosa, SF: Holdout continues. Uche has ranked among the best pure pass rushers in the NFL based on PFF’s metrics over the last two. School: Michigan. Naturally, Michigan fans are well-versed at former SAM linebacker Josh Uche’s ability, but now that he has more of a national audience, he seems to be taking things to yet another level, with the eyes of the NFL firmly upon him. Uche emerged as a pass-rushing star in 2022, posting 11. November 21, 2023. One up: LB Josh Uche. PFF grade: 71. 7%). 1; QB Kirk Cousins 70. . Josh Uche is coming off his rookie year that was filled with injuries and little playing time. Josh Uche ranked second behind only Chase Young in my Adjusted Overall Win Rate metric at EDGE. EDGE Josh Uche, New England Patriots. Offensive Player of the Week: QB Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills. 24. (SEA), Marcus Davenport (MIN) Other than quarterback, there’s not a more pressing need than a dominant edge defender for the Falcons. PFF WAR, 2020-22: 11. Pro Football Focus lists top free agents at positions of need for Falcons, including quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Ryan Tannehill, wide receivers Darnell Mooney, DJ Chark, and Mike Evans, and edge defenders Josh Allen, Brian. Player stats at NFL. Edge Josh Uche, Michigan Josh Uche had a career year for the New England Patriots in 2022. According to PFF, “Uche generated 56 quarterback pressures and notched 12 sacks on just 285 pass-rush reps in 2022, with his 19. 2% pass-rush win rate ranking sixth among edge defenders and his. 54 overall pick in the second round and the team has seven picks, in total. He also ranks second among Rams defenders — behind only Aaron Donald — in pass-rush grade (74. 5 sacks in 2022 and has two. According to ESPN, Uche is a player to watch during Tuesday’s trade deadline as the fourth. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights. Total QBR. Uche split time as an edge rusher and an off-ball linebacker and would move all over the formation to cause the maximum amount of havoc. Pro Football. Contract status: Under contract through 2023 (2024. Linebacker Josh Uche has been absent from practice all week due to a lingering foot injury, which forced him from last Sunday's game in Las Vegas. Uche had his second 3-sack game of the 2022 season and now has a. Hendrickson draws a matchup against the Cardinals’ 25th-ranked pass-blocking unit this week, but quarterback Josh Dobbs has maintained a strong 13. 99/mo. Uche still isn’t great against the run,. Uche played in only nine games and was on the field for much fewer snaps than Young, but the progress the Alabama product showed was. As he has all summer, second-year linebacker Josh Uche led the way with three quarterback pressures, registering a sack, a QB hit, and a hurry. Giants RT Tyre Phillips - Uche seems relieved that he's still a Patriot following the trade deadline while acknowledging that he can go up another level post-injury. Both numbers are concerns for the expected first-rounder. Draft Year 2018. One down: LG Cole Strange. The Patriots listened, but are hanging on to young contract-year guys Josh Uche, Kyle Dugger and Mike Onwenu. 7 pass-rushing grade by PFF. Josh Uche's top plays 2022 season Watch New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche's top plays during the NFL 2022 season. The New England Patriots and edge rusher Josh Uche have had no contract discussions, per FOX Sports’ Henry McKenna. What Josh Uche did in 2022 was what the New England Patriots drafted him to do in 2020. 5 RDEF grade, 3 tackles, 2 run stops, 20. Josh Uche, New England Patriots. the list missed out on key Patriots players, including Matthew Judon, Kyle Dugger, Josh Uche and Marcus Jones. PFF had never graded him under 69. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights. Uche’s estimated contract could put him in the range of Sam Hubbard, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Josh Sweat. Michigan’s Josh Uche has the highest pass-rushing win percentage in the draft class over the last two years (27. Chase Young, Josh Uche, and Burns are all set to be free agents. While some selections such as safety Kyle. Uche, 25, totaled 11. Uche is also having a disappointing year — much like many of his teammates. Brian ends with a listener call, the Bruins. And in terms of PFF’s pass-rush productivity, Uche ranked atop all. 5 sacks on just 373 defensive snaps, which had many. 0 yards per carry and just 4. His success last season led to some accolades along the way, including an AFC Defensive Player of the Week award following the game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 14. 4) 5. 5 sacks, a full two more than the next-closest Wolverine. Defenders Worth Adding. 2. Josh Uche may have boosted his draft stock last week with a strong performance at the Senior Bowl. He ended the year with a 75. 1 grade from Pro. 9% pressure rate, according to PFF, while making 30. 5 sacks, his pressure and win percentage ranked near the top of all edge defenders in football. Rotowire Oct 28, 2023. Jake Andrews was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round (107th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. The second-year pass-rusher played 31. Isaiah Hodgins breaks out for New York Giants: The receiver finished third on the team in overall grade while totaling four touchdowns over the last five regular-season games of the season. Fumble recoveries: 1. 0), and his 9. 1) Height 6' 3". In a thin pass rushing class, Uche is the one player in the middle rounds who could end up making a big impact. 7M) » VIEW ALL. Uche. He had 11. 3, was one of the best guards in football in the 2022 season. PFF’s Sam Monson wrote: Josh Uche generated 56 quarterback pressures and notched 12 sacks on just 285 pass-rush reps in 2022, with his 19. Uche emerged as a pass-rushing star in 2022, posting 11. Neither Matt Judon or Josh Uche did enough to earn AFC Defensive Player of the Week. New England Patriots EDGE Josh Uche barely played in 2021, but when he did, he made a big impact. 2023 regular season stats. The Patriots have downgraded Uche (foot) to out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports. 3). 2023 regular season stats. ACCOLADES 2020 NFL Combine Invite 2020 Reece's Senior Bowl 2019 Michigan Defensive Player of the Year 2019 PFF All-Big Ten Second-Team 2018 All-Big Ten Honorable Mention 2018 PFF All-Big Ten Honorable MentionAustin Gayle on Twitter. 1. Josh Uche of the Patriots gives a kiss to the sky during training camp in Foxboro. The first-round draft pick even undercut Hill on one play and leaped high into the air to snag the first interception of his NFL career. More. 5 million would be a fair contract for a. In college, Uche did much of the same, playing just. Four Michigan Wolverines make PFF's top NFL edge list heading into the 2023 NFL season. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Josh Uche. PFF Values Patriots’ Josh Uche at NFL Trade Deadline. In fact, Bill Belichick’s defense totaled just three more (36) than the lowly New York Jets. Michigan Wolverines football's Josh Uche and Khaleke Hudson both had outstanding outings at the Senior Bowl last week. Game Logs. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL and NCAA player performance data. Why he could break out: Uche did show some progress. Breaking down media reactions as New England selects Michigan's Josh Uche in the second round. • Draft and trade for yourself: Try PFF's Mock Draft Simulator —. He's got one sack through two weeks, and also put up a very respectable 11. 4% pressure rate is also his lowest since his rookie season (9. 38 million. By Nicole Yang. PFF's Player Props Tool leverages PFF's Fantasy Football Projections to reveal betting opportunities within player prop markets. It was the Joe Mixon show in Downtown Cincinnati in Week 9. 2%) while his 20. OR. 6, 1st among edge defenders in that span. They ultimately weren’t able to come away with the victory, but they did hold quarterback Jalen Hurts and the explosive Eagles offense to 251 total yards in the 25-20 loss. Josh Uche and Chase. Josh Uche of the New England Patriots looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles | Mitchell Leff/Getty Images. 5 for loss), 16. Uche said there is "mutual" interest in working out a deal to remain in New England. Share this article 420 shares share. , Christian Barmore, Josh Uche and Matthew Judon all earned the highest PFF grade of their careers last season, but only Uche ranked inside the top 25 at his position. Round 2 (37): S Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne Round 2 (60): EDGE Josh. 1. 3 AVDT, 93. 5 sacks last year, nearly three times as many as he had during his first two NFL seasons. Von Miller, BUF: Miller (ACL) will start season on PUP. Uche's 8. Round 2. 7 percent last season, putting them in the top 10 in the NFL in that category, despite not. 8 in 2022, via PFF, but underwhelmed as a run blocker (48. Falcons currently have $50 million in cap space, which could increase by $10 million if they release two players. 0 (40th overall) ** Current free agent. 0 pass-rush grade. Uche excels as a pass-rusher, which is why he earned a 91. Daily Lines. View the profile of New England Patriots Linebacker Josh Uche on ESPN. 9M) view Ezekiel Elliott ($2. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: EDGE Josh Uche. 2). 1 Uche’s long-awaited Patriots breakout finally arrived this season. Besides piling up a career-high 11. — PFF Draft (@PFF_College) January 22, 2020. Uche seemingly broke out with 11. PFF had never graded him under 69. 0. 5 sacks and forming a terrifying pass-rushing. Sylvanie-USA. 3 million in total guarantees. Josh Uche had a career year for the New England Patriots in 2022. JOSHUA UCHE HEIGHT/WEIGHT/AGE. ; Where the 2023 rookie class fits in: With the NFL draft wrapped and landing spots sorted, see where this year’s rookie class falls in with the established veterans. Josh Uche, New England Patriots (83. According to PFF, Burns has a 77. View the 2023 NFL season full splits for Josh Uche of the New England Patriots on ESPN. Hybrid player at his best rushing the passer but can also play off the line. 4 percent — saw him attack the pocket as a pass rusher. 5 sacks last year. To those that watch the Patriots every week, it’s abundantly clear that Uche is a player on the rise, and it feels like he should be out there more than 40% of the time. Next Up In Michigan Football Key quotes from Jim Harbaugh’s pre-Maryland press conferenceJosh Uche lived in the backfield at Michigan. PFF's exclusive metrics provide Linebacker (LB) position rankings, grades, and snap counts. PFF Values Patriots’ Josh Uche at NFL Trade Deadline Part of the problem that could lead the Patriots to trade Josh Uche is the fact that he is not a regular starter. 75. mostly outside the tackle in a 2-pt stance or as an off-ball mike or strong side linebacker. Dugger is one of the best young safeties in the NFL. Uche excels as a pass-rusher, which is why he earned a 91. Despite an injury to Matthew Judon, Uche still appears to just be a depth play in New England. Josh Uche spoke with MassLive at his locker Tuesday and talked about the possibility of hitting free agency, his desire to remain a Patriot, along with the team's hugely disappointing season. He’s another player who will need to prove he can get to around 250 pounds and still. Josh Uche (New England) Josh Uche is a very interesting name in the trade mill, the Patriots edge defender has a 74. but Colts rookie left tackle Bernhard Raimann let up just two pressures on PFF’s first review — a. 7 in those three years. PFF senior analyst Mike Renner offers up a look at PFF's top 10 rankings at each position as draft season heats up. Next up: Andrew Van Ginkel (MIA), Carl Lawson (NYJ), Brandon Graham (PHI), Denico Autry (TEN), Dorance Armstrong (DAL), Mario Edwards Jr. How many games does Josh Uche play? Josh Uche has played 8 games this season and 44 games over his career. Only one of Uche’s four pressures was unblocked, whereas three of Judon’s were. 2). 1%). He also played in a deep group of linebackers, and Uche contributed largely as a pass-rusher. But even if they can’t re-sign him, he’d likely fetch a. Uche, who earned the “Most Versatile” superlative in PFF’s 2020 draft guide,. The names that have been floated around have included Josh Uche, Chase Young, and Danielle Hunter. (258 pass-rush snaps) and Collins was third (174). Position: LB. A. Keep in mind, it’s also a defense that lost two of its best players, cornerback Christian Gonzalez and linebacker Matthew Judon, to injuries in the previous week. Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports. Sep 24, 2023. OLB Josh Uche "Uche is an upcoming UFA who could cash in with a big year rushing. 3 pass-rushing grade this season. Winning the division is great, but if this team. After his best performance of the season last. Uche's 26. Micah Parsons (91. 8M) view Pharaoh Brown ($2. 2RYW3NX New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche (55) celebrates sacking Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, not pictured, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. Josh Uche, New England Patriots (83. Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields headlines the PFF Team of the Week. WHAT PFF SAYS. He ranks 24th out of 120 edge defenders and first among 10 rookies in PFF’s pass. Patriots’ Blitzing Defense. 60 overall in the NFL Draft Friday night. 17 quarterback disruptions. Josh Uche had a grade similar to Chase Young, the former No. He has generated 56 quarterback pressures and 12 sacks on just 285 pass-rush reps, with his 19. 28. The 25-year-old. 2021. Estimated Reading Time: 5 minsIt became the launching point for Uche’s football prowess, but he still felt overshadowed on a defense that included cornerbacks C. Named franchise player by Baltimore and signed hA Josh Uche trade won’t complete mitigate the loss of Marcus Davenport, but it will give the team a proven veteran pass rusher to pair with Carl Granderson and Cameron Jordan. 9 rating, but his impact on Washington’s LB corps have been evident when he is on the field. Josh Uche had a grade similar to Chase Young, the former No. Byron Young (ED24) is averaging 87% of defensive snaps through the first six games of the year, a heavy workload. 5 grade for his Senior Bowl showing, which was significantly higher. 3% of his pass-rushes and won on 28. 2 this year, a major step back from last year’s. Uche had 13. Jan 1, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) stands on the…. He put together a 75. Safety Kyle Dugger, linebacker Josh Uche, and guard Mike Onwenu are entering the last season of their rookie deals, making potential extensions a hot topic of discussion. Pats EDGE Josh Uche vs. Strange posted a solid pass-blocking grade of 67. Josh Uche If the Jaguars want a pure designated pass-rusher who can line up in a wide nine 15 to 20 times per game, there may not be a better fit than Josh Uche. Zack Moss, Utah. One concern for opposing teams interested in Uche is his injury. According to PFF, Uche has the highest pass rush win rate of any edge defender in college football over the past two seasons. 1%), per PFF, albeit Uche isn’t much of a contributor on early downs. He also had the second-most big-time throws (34), behind only Josh Allen. 0 (4th) Fifth-year option amount:. He’s also tackled very well over that span, with 16 career misses on 162 attempts. Micah Parsons makes his case to be the top IDP asset: After another year of elite production and pass-rush metrics, Parsons’ move to a full-time edge role solidifies his spot at the top. Part of the problem that could lead the Patriots to trade Josh Uche is the fact that he is not a regular starter. Weight 240. Standings. Since week nine Josh Uche has an overall grade of 92. Uche ended his Wolverine career with 56 tackles (20. His success last season led to some accolades along the way, including an AFC Defensive Player of the Week award following the game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 14. Kicker Nick Folk might also have a case as a snub for Week 9 honors, as. Yes, he established himself as one of the most dangerous pass rushers in the league last year with 12. Helping get you started: Going through the p referred scoring and lineup requirements for a balanced. Starting in Week 5 when Uche began to consistently work into the rotation, he put up 10 sacks — the second most in the NFL — while missing two games down the stretch. 2 pass-rush grade, 15 quarterback pressures, and five sacks through Week 6. Weight 237. EDGE Josh Uche, New England Patriots. 6-3 , 226lb (190cm, 102kg) Draft: 2nd round, 60th overall of the 2020 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade) Uche had 13. 5. 2 this year, a major step back from last year’s evaluation. • Dominate your fantasy league in 2023: For up-to-date fantasy draft rankings and projections, check out PFF’s fantasy rankings tool! Estimated Reading Time: 13 minutes With bye weeks and injuries beginning to test the depth of fantasy football rosters, checking in on weekly rankings to find all the players to target and avoid each week. 3% of his pass-rushes and won on 28. 3 (2nd on Patriots offense, 15th in NFL Rushing) Key Stats: 17 games played, 1,461 all-purpose yardage (15th in NFL). Ideally, the Rams wouldn’t trade more than a fourth-rounder for Uche, and they’d be able to re-sign him in the offseason. Aidan Hutchinson (ED5) has been on a tear to start his sophomore NFL season, earning an 89. Experience: 4 years Height: 6-3 Age: 25 Weight: 240 lbs College: Michigan 2023 SEASON Solo 5 SCK 2 FF 0 INT -- Summary Career Logs Recent Games Career Stats Defense Career Josh Uche was drafted by the. Uche credits "some open, transparent dialogue with Bill" for helping him work through hearing his name involved in trade buzz. Uche and the Patriots have not held talks on a contract extension, reports Henry McKenna of Fox Sports. Tackling issues and struggles in coverage have contributed to a PFF grade of 63. Draft Team Buffalo Bills. Metellus has been a consistently productive safety in his three years as a starter at Michigan. Draft Year 2020. Not only did he show off his skills throughout the week of practice and in Saturday’s game, he received some really high praise from Pro Football Focus. Opening day age: 23.