Patriots Select Josh Uche with No. 60 Pick In NFL Draft

The Patriots draft Josh Uche from Michigan to add versatility to their defense

The New England Patriots selected LB Josh Uche with the No. 60 pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. Straight out Miami, Uche attended the University of Michigan with a football scholarship in 2016. After an injury-ridden freshman and sophomore year 2017 with combines 14 games both seasons, Uche returned junior year with high remarks with eight tackles and led the team with seven sacks in 12 games as a linebacker

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During the 2019 season, Uche recorded a career-high 34 tackles, including 23 solo stops along with 11.5 tackles for loss, and 8.5 sacks to lead the team which was tied for 14th most in a single season in Michigan program history. 

Round 2, No. 60 overall: @Patriots select @UMichFootball LB Josh Uche!https://t.co/SrUtjGqthh#NFLDraft

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"With the 60th pick in the 2020 #NFLDraft, the New England #Patriots select Josh Uche, linebacker, Michigan."

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— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 25, 2020

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