He has generated 56 quarterback pressures and 12 sacks on just 285 pass-rush reps, with his 19. 5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and even had two passes defensed. 4) Height 6' 5". Draft Year 2021. The Alabama product was the 12th-ranked player on PFF’s big board but slid to Round 2. Metellus has been a consistently productive safety in his three years as a starter at Michigan. However, he is not a three down player and seems to be a massive liability. His pass-rush stats. Uche is set to be a free agent in 2024. DOB 1996-05-21 ( 27. 2024 NFL Draft 2024 NFL Draft. (SEA), Marcus Davenport (MIN) Other than quarterback, there’s not a more pressing need than a dominant edge defender for the Falcons. Draft. 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. Josh Uche has a higher ceiling and a much better matchup. Josh Uche had three sacks and a couple pressures in New England’s win, continuing his dominant stretch which has seen him record 10 sacks over the Patriots’ last six games. PFF grade: 71. Get the latest NFL news on Josh Uche. He’s another player who will need to prove he can get to around 250 pounds and still. 4M) view Hunter Henry ($7. • Rookie Jalen Carter leads first-year pass-rushers: Carter is the highest-graded rookie defensive lineman ever through three games. 3 (2nd on Patriots offense, 15th in NFL Rushing) Key Stats: 17 games played, 1,461 all-purpose yardage (15th in NFL) Partly due to injuries that struck every running back but him while two rookies developed, Stevenson broke out with his all-around game in 2022, doubling his total yardage output from 729 to 1,461. Uche's 26. — PFF Draft (@PFF_College) January 22, 2020. MIAMI — Patriots linebacker Josh Uche and offensive tackle Vederian Lowe on Saturday were downgraded to out for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Dolphins in Miami. Kayvon Thibodeaux (ED20) has gotten off to a slow start this season and hasn’t really had any particularly encouraging pass-rush metrics to fall back on. 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. Uche is a player with a lot of promise. 8 was good for 8th best in the league. 2 overall pick. 1 pass-rush grade and a 77. 2 overall pick. Over his first three years in the NFL, Josh Uche has played a combined 743 defensive snaps. S Josh Metellus, Michigan. 28. Four Michigan Wolverines make PFF's top NFL edge list heading into the 2023 NFL season. 7 pass-rushing grade from PFF over the past two seasons. 8. • Myles Garrett posts big numbers across the board: The Browns star ranks top-three among his peers in PFF pass-rush grade, total pressures and PFF's pass-rush productivity metric. “@PFF Patriots!!! Now before you yell hear me out: DB: Jonathan Jones (4. Henderson (the No. 6-3 , 226lb (190cm, 102kg) Draft: 2nd round, 60th overall of the 2020 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports LB Josh Uche. Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields headlines the PFF Team of the Week. The Patriots pressured Ehlinger 16 times on 39 dropbacks. Draft Year 2017. He’s totaled just two sacks so far this season after amassing 11. 2023 regular season stats. Josh Uche‘s efficient season: Despite playing just 373 total snaps, Uche proved to be one of the NFL's most efficient pass-rushers in 2022. 5%) and Chase Young (24. He was already on the radar of NFL scouts, but his performance upped his draft stock. Tackling issues and struggles in coverage have contributed to a PFF grade of 63. Fumble recoveries: 1. He's got one sack through two weeks, and also put up a very respectable 11. Speed 4. So far, New York Giants' Graham Gano is the only kicker with a worse PFF grade than Ryland, who missed a 35-yard field goal in the loss to the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday. View 6 items Top 3 offense. Sep 24, 2023. Both numbers are concerns for the expected first-rounder. Josh Uche, New England Patriots. Whether it was an ocean, forest, desert or sea of flowers, Uche found himself at peace in 2022. Josh Uche had a grade similar to Chase Young, the former No. Josh Uche Overview. Uche has picked up right where Chase Winovich left off last year, with a 90. “Uche has quickness and good hands to detach from offensive linemen on pass plays and good hip movement to get around the corner. Here are the top-10 Patriots defensive players in Week 6. 5 sacks and forming a terrifying pass-rushing. Uche, who earned the “Most Versatile” superlative in PFF’s 2020 draft guide,. 2020 NFL Draft: Zack Baun, Josh Uche and the value of positional versatility. That’s exactly what PFF said when discussing “10 trades NFL teams should make ahead of the 2023 trade deadline. Matthew Judon (10 pressures) and Josh Uche (six pressures) lead the team in pressures, and both have pass-rush win rates over 30% through two weeks. Josh Uche ranked second behind only Chase Young in my Adjusted Overall Win Rate metric at EDGE. Uche still isn’t great against the run,. 2 pass-rush grade, 15 quarterback pressures, and five sacks through Week 6. But for IDP managers who spent significant draft capital on him this year, he could show some signs of improvement in Week 3. Josh Uche was expected to. He crushed guards as an interior blitzer this past. New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche had a monster season in 2022, recording 11. Speed —. 5 sacks. Patriots players JuJu Smith-Schuster, David Andrews, Mike Gesicki, Myles Bryant, Rhamondre Stevenson and Josh Uche talk about facing the Eagles in Week 1. 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. He’s had 13 combined interceptions and pass breakups in the last two seasons, and earned an 84. One of them – edge rusher Josh Uche – appeared to be on his way out of New England. 3 million in total guarantees. He has generated 56 quarterback pressures and 12 sacks on just 285 pass-rush reps, with his 19. Josh Uche signed a 4 year, $5,389,335 contract with the New England Patriots, including a $1,479,516 signing bonus, $2,334,486 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,347,334. 6) 4. He's totaled 12 sacks this season along with 30 hurries. New England Patriots: Trade edge-rusher Josh Uche to Chiefs. Weight 237. Daily Lines. EDGE Josh Uche, New England Patriots. 8;. Josh Uche wants to stay with the Patriots: Patriots pass rusher Josh Uche is in the final year of his rookie contract. 4 mark. Thibodeaux has rushed off both sides of the line and is playing. Lawrence understands at the age of 31 that he has ceded the pass-rush spotlight to Micah Parsons, but he still provides a big impactJosh Uche had a grade similar to Chase Young, the former No. Uche has been remarkably efficient as a designated pass-rusher in New England. Our Logan Lamorandier takes a look at whether Zack Baun or Josh Uche is a better fit for Matt Patricia's defense in 2020. Battle finished the game with a pretty decent overall PFF grade, a number that the Alabama product will only improve on as he gets more experience. Josh Uche, New England Patriots; Denico Autry, Tennessee Titans; Randy Gregory,. Nick Bosa, SF: Holdout continues. 5% quarterback pressure rate ranked first. Size: 6-foot-2, 198 pounds. 1) Many would likely expect a different Patriot edge defender in this spot, but when it comes to the overall defensive grades, Uche outperformed Matthew Judon — specifically as a pass rusher, albeit on a smaller sample size. While the previously mentioned situations are usually more favorable for edge defenders, as they suggest more obvious passing situations, rushing the passer without extra rushers presents fewer one-on-one. Patriots edge defenders Matthew Judon and Josh Uche picked up where they left off in 2022, each recording a sack. He had a measly nine total tackles and only one sack on the year. Josh Uche, New England Patriots. The thinking here is that New England will struggle to find common ground in a valuation for a part-time player, with. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL and NCAA player performance data. School: Michigan. 3% of his pass-rushes and won on 28. After his best performance of the season last. Per Mike Garofalo of NFL Media, the New Orleans Saints and edge defender Carl Granderson have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension. The Patriots are 1-5 this season, and their struggles will likely continue as they play their final two games before the trade deadline. 1. 2). Bills New Bills OC Joe Brady was hopeful that QB Josh Allen would perform well in his first game under. On the one hand, Judon and Uche will beat a lot of offensive tackles. Josh Uche's top plays 2022 season Watch New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche's top plays during the NFL 2022 season. Selection 60. Now, he has an even-keeled mindset heading into a contract year with the organization. Since Week 11, Aidan Hutchinson ranks 3rd in PFF grade among all edge defenders (89. 5 sacks in the 2022 season, establishing himself as a dominant pass-rusher next to Matthew Judon. According to PFF, he lined up on the line of scrimmage outside the tackle 299 times (64% D-Line) while lining up off the LoS in the Box 170 times. And in terms of PFF’s pass-rush productivity, Uche ranked atop all. Their efforts resulted in a six-sack performance, led by three from third-year linebacker Josh Uche. A lot of players in this one, but the important ones at the top have hit. 3% pass rush win rate since 2020. Uche had 13. PFF senior analyst Mike Renner offers up a look at PFF's top 10 rankings at each position as draft season heats up. 0) and Judon (14. Uche is another player who has come on strong as of late. Besides piling up a career-high 11. Dugger is one of the best young safeties in the NFL. New England Patriots. For now, the outside linebacker is in the final training camp of his rookie contract with the New England Patriots. Jan 1, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) stands on the…. 1%), per PFF, albeit Uche isn’t much of a contributor on early downs. Weight 240. Even acknowledging that, as I mentioned, Uche is a situational edge rusher and not a 3-down end yet - which PFF does - he's seen his snap count go up each year of his career, from 179 as a rookie to more than double, 373, last year. School: Michigan. Sylvanie-USA. College Wyoming Cowboys. FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 20: Josh Uche #55 of the New England Patriots celebrates during the first quarter against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. 9 rating, but his impact on Washington’s LB corps have been evident when he is on the field. I really like the potential of Gallimore, Blacklock and Davidson to be penetrating style 3 Techs but I agree with you in that I don’t think any of those guys is a great fit for the Hawks scheme. Dawuane Smoot, Jacksonville Jaguars Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports. 4) 5. 9 as a pass protector before then. He also tied Jabrill Peppers, who delivered the vicious hit that caused the initial pop-up interception, in total tackles. A recent report indicated Uche and the Patriots have not held extension talks, leaving him on a path toward departing in free agency in March. How many sacks does Josh Uche have? Josh Uche has 2. Uche credits "some open, transparent dialogue with Bill" for helping him work through hearing his name involved in trade buzz. 1%). Per Mike Garofalo of NFL Media, the New Orleans Saints and edge defender Carl Granderson have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension. Speed 5. Uche said there is "mutual" interest in working out a deal to remain in New England. Hendrickson draws a matchup against the Cardinals’ 25th-ranked pass-blocking unit this week, but quarterback Josh Dobbs has maintained a strong 13. but Colts rookie left tackle Bernhard Raimann let up just two pressures on PFF’s first review — a. Grade:. Nov 19 Steelers vs Browns. 1, respectively, making them the easy choice to be the top RB duo in the NFL. The New England Patriots linebacker doesn't want to focus on 2022, in which he recorded a career-high 11. 1. Bentley ranks 77th out of 82 qualified linebackers in PFF player grades. Dantzler followed up a solid rookie season with another solid year in 2021, and Ezra Cleveland bumped his PFF grade up with another year of starting experience. 33) LB: Josh Uche (4. 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. Three players have gotten to at least seven sacks, but only one has hit the double-digit benchmark in this span. Since week nine Josh Uche has an overall grade of 92. The second-year pass-rusher played 31. DOB 1998-09-18 ( 25. He ended the year with a 75. Uche excels as a pass-rusher, which is why he earned a 91. Overall, New England held the Eagles to under 4. Take. 5 sacks, and three forced fumbles. 5 sacks on just 373 defensive snaps, which had many IDP managers excited about what he could become on a larger workload, especially if he can start to earn more early-down snaps and increase his floor for production. MIAMI — Patriots linebacker Josh Uche and offensive tackle Vederian Lowe on Saturday were downgraded to out for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Dolphins in Miami. Newton plays like the type of cornerback you draft in the top 50, which is why I’m shocked we didn’t hear more about him in last year’s draft cycle. 2023 NFL Draft Results By Round; 2023 NFL Draft Results: Team By Team; 2023 Top 50 NFL. Deatrich Wise Jr. Mutual Interest Between Patriots, Josh Uche On New Deal; Featured Posts. 5 for loss), 8. ) Classic Belichick to get him at 60. Patriots linebacker Josh Uche reflects on his path to New England and his 2020 NFL Draft experience. Grade: 64. 7). Following the season, Uche was named to the 2019 All-Big Ten defensive second-team by the coaches. Uche is set to be a free agent in 2024. 8 in 2022, via PFF, but underwhelmed as a run blocker (48. 3 (41st overall)Trey Hendrickson (ED8) is in the midst of a career year in terms of PFF pass-rush grade, currently earning a 90. 2023 regular season stats. Grade: 64. PFF analyzes every player and every play of every game to deliver player grades, stats, and rankings for the NFL, fantasy football, and NFL Draft. 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. He played college football at Michigan . He's got one sack through two weeks, and also put up a very respectable 11. 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. 2% of those reps, which was second among. Judon not making the list is probably the biggest head-scratcher considering he. 38 million. The Bills quarterback capped off an impressive regular season with his highest PFF grade of the 2022 campaign. LB Josh Uche. One name to watch for in 2021 is 2020 rookie Josh Uche, who flourished as a situational pass-rusher late in the season. Draft Team New England Patriots. New England Patriots. 2 this year, a major step back from last year’s. According to PFF, Burns has a 77. Josh Uche was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round (60th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. 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. 7%). Patriots' top 10 defensive players in Week 1, per PFF grades. 7% pressure. 23 is Josh Uche. JOSHUA UCHE HEIGHT/WEIGHT/AGE. Christian Barmore was also a big-time disruptor along the defensive front in swatting down passes, clogging up running lanes and generating pressure up the middle. 5 sacks and 10. The man can clearly rush the passer. • Draft and trade for yourself: Try PFF's Mock Draft Simulator —. Welcome to the Reddit home of the 6-time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots…Here are the best and worst of the PFF grades from Thanksgiving night. who will be represented on. Helping get you started: Going through the p referred scoring and lineup requirements for a balanced. NFL Teams that add such players. Opening day age: 23. NFL History. Also, I'm told they never got any calls on QB Mac Jones or RB Zeke Elliott. view Josh Uche ($14. Josh Uche, New England Patriots; Denico Autry, Tennessee Titans; Randy Gregory, Denver Broncos; Chase Young, Washington Commanders; Lawrence leads off the Tier 4 list. Round 2. According to ESPN, Uche is a player to watch during Tuesday’s trade deadline as the fourth. 8 in 2022, via PFF, but underwhelmed as a run blocker (48. Pro Football Focus‘ latest three-round mock draft has the Buffalo Bills getting down and dirty with their first two picks, selecting a player in both the offensive line and defensive line. The 25-year-old. Josh Uche. Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields headlines the PFF Team of the Week. Games watched: Illinois, Notre Dame, Penn State, Alabama, Senior Bowl. In 2019, Uche generated pressure on 23. Dugger is one of the best young safeties in the NFL, earning his second consecutive grade above 70. The Pats seem to be asking Uche to play a more disciplined edge this season rather than going deep into his bag of pass-rush moves, as we saw in the. The thinking here is that New England will struggle to find common ground in a valuation for a part-time player, with Uche logging. The performance earned him praise and some strong words from All-Pro defensive end Cameron Jordan. The New England Patriots moved up to select former Michigan linebacker Josh Uche in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. He also played in a deep group of linebackers, and Uche contributed largely as a pass-rusher. 3). 7 pass-rushing grade by PFF. 6), run defense grade (46. 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. New England Patriots EDGE Josh Uche barely played in 2021, but when he did, he made a big impact. 1. 0 sacks. If teams go by Senior Bowl and game tape, Uche is probably a second-rounder, a discount-level Zack Baun. Weight 240. He put together a 75. Sep 24, 2023. Rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez did a tremendous job matched up on the outside against Hill, who had five receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown, after going off last week for 215 yards and two touchdowns. 27. In college, Uche did much of the same, playing just 55. Uche has ranked among the best pure pass rushers in the NFL based on PFF’s metrics over the last two. Although they finished second in points allowed during the 2021 season, the New England Patriots ranked far lower in a key metric: sacks. Next up: Andrew Van Ginkel (MIA), Carl Lawson (NYJ), Brandon Graham (PHI), Denico Autry (TEN), Dorance Armstrong (DAL), Mario Edwards Jr. Josh Uche is only at the beginning of his career, but he has already earned a good amount of money through the league games. How many games does Josh Uche play? Josh Uche has played 8 games this season and 44 games over his career. May 16, 2020. Josh Uche of the New England Patriots looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles | Mitchell Leff/Getty Images. 9 pick in April), Josh Jobe (currently at. Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports. DOB 1994-11-11 ( 29. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: EDGE Josh Uche. His 48 quarterback pressures as a rookie were over 10 more than any other rookie interior defensive lineman in the last five seasons. Josh Uche. Uche credits "some open, transparent dialogue with Bill" for helping him work through hearing his name. 5 sacks shouldn’t be overlooked, but when it comes to every pass. Uche's versatility is intriguing, but lets be clear: his pass rushing upside is his biggest strength as a prospect. The 23-year-old will now miss at least the next three games. Free Agent profile for ED Josh UcheJosh Uche's tape is loaded with him handling Patriots-style responsibilities. 9% pass-rush win rate over the span was good for third in the NFL among edge defenders, and his 23. He was a no. Edge Josh Uche, Michigan. 2 overall pick. and New England used the return to land safety Kyle Dugger and edge defender Josh Uche. However, it's his ability off the ball that makes him versatile and a perfect. Key grade: 86. He also threw an accurate pass on 84. 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. , Saturday, Sept. 2021. He also had the second-most big-time throws (34), behind only Josh Allen. 5 sacks in 2022, by far the most of his career. They proved that to be the case in Sunday’s shocking upset victory over the Buffalo Bills. Running back. Two seasons ago, Josh Uche and Chase Winovich led Michigan football in sacks. Josh Uche Overview. Get your copy of the PFF 2020 NFL Draft Guide today by. D’Andre Swift, Georgia 2. In a thin pass rushing class, Uche is the one player in the middle rounds who could end up making a big impact. You might have noticed Patriots rookie outside linebacker Josh Uche in New England’s front seven Sunday. Round 2. 1) Height 6' 3". So an average annual value of $11. 3% of his pass-rushes and won on 28. 5 sacks last season. Stats. New England’s head coach spoke highly about the third-year linebacker on Tuesday. The Patriots placed Josh Uche on injured reserve and activated Chase Winovich off injured reserve, according to the NFL transaction wire. 5 sacks was tied for 14th most in a single season in Michigan program history. 5 for loss), 16. 5 sacks over the last two seasons, but could be available via trade this month: Uche has been remarkably efficient as a designated pass-rusher in New England. Rotowire Oct 28, 2023. NOW PLAYING video Press Pass: J. Position: LB. Shortly after Michigan’s 26-19 loss to South Carolina in the Outback Bowl in January, Josh Uche sought out a meeting with the man who recruited him to Ann Arbor. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle earned top WR duo designation: Hill was not only second in the NFL in receiving yards with 1,710 in his first. The duo of Matthew Judon and Josh Uche posed a problem for the Indianapolis offense all afternoon long, as each pass rusher came away with three sacks on the day. . View the profile of New England Patriots Linebacker Josh Uche on ESPN. 2% pass-rush win rate in 2022 ranked seventh among. Josh Uche, Michigan Draft Board Rank: 66th. According to PFF, Uche generated pressure on 23. Uche. and he leads the way with 8. LB Josh Uche: DUD This was supposed to be Josh Uche’s coming-out party. 5 sacks in 2022 and has two. Josh Uche’s time with the Patriots could be nearing an end. Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn State 9. Josh Uche generated 56 quarterback pressures and notched 12 sacks on just 285 pass-rush reps in 2022, with his 19. The defense didn’t really have much of a chance in the game. But one of his most notable plays came 50 yards downfield. Byron Young (ED24) is averaging 87% of defensive snaps through the first six games of the year, a heavy workload. 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. 5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. Right behind Hutchinson at No. Originally drafted by Baltimore in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. 1. 7 pass-rush grade in the country (91. Uche is coming off one of the most productive seasons of his career. Uche split time as an edge rusher. Why he could break out: Uche did show some progress. 6 PFF grade ranked second only to Chase Young among rookie edge players. New England's pass rush, headlined by Matt Judon and Josh Uche, is perhaps one of the most assured spots on the team after the former put up a career-best 15. The Patriots have blitzed opposing quarterbacks the second-highest times in the NFL (123). The outside speed addition of 2022 second-rounder Alec Pierce and 2023 third-round pick Josh Downs, a shifty slot weapon,. By Brad Spielberger. 9% win rate on ‘true pass sets’ this season ranks 23rd behind Danielle Hunter (24. Patriots' top 10 highest-graded defensive players in 2022, per PFF. Projected key free agents: OT Trent Brown, TE Hunter Henry, S Kyle Dugger, EDGE Josh Uche, OG Mike Onwenu The issues at quarterback are well-documented but a ready made solution is not available. PFF gave Uche a 75. Josh Uche flying under the radar despite already being one of the NFL's most efficient pass-rushers: Uche's 19. Rotowire Oct 28, 2023. He has adequate size, measuring 6-foot and 190 pounds. Uche had his second 3-sack game of the 2022 season and now has a. One concern for opposing teams interested in Uche is his injury. 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. Houston had a strong pressure rate of 23. 5 million would be a fair contract for a. — PFF (@PFF) November 9, 2022. 1 1 (14th overall) 10. Zack Baun and Josh Uche have shown the ability to rush the passer at a high level but are also athletic enough to play off-ball. Edge Josh Uche. PFF Grade: 81. Patriots Josh Uche is ’emerging’ as a formidable pass rusher alongside Matthew Judon The third-year linebacker is the first Patriot since Mike Vrabel to record multiple three-sack games in a. When watching Josh Uche tape, I fell in love with a truly great football player. 5) became the first pass rushing duo in the league this year to eclipse the double digit sack mark. Advertisement.