Weight 237. 9M) view Ezekiel Elliott ($2. The two-time captain has posted career lows in overall PFF grade (47. Pats traded out of. Something to file away in case Uche becomes available in the future. Take. 4%). 0 pass-blocking grade601 votes, 26 comments. Josh Uche, whose true breakthrough has come in the last 5 games (7 sacks) actually made a key play in that game, holding the edge on Murray on one play and chasing him out of bounds. With the NFL trade deadline coming up, Patriots fans may have seen the last of edge rusher Josh Uche. ESPN's Adam Schefter has reported that the deal is a four-year extension for $52 million in base value, with $35. Uche emerged as a pass-rushing star in 2022, posting 11. Matthew Judon was signed by the New England Patriots as an unrestricted free agent from Baltimore on March 19, 2021. 28)”What do you do if you were limited in the NFL scouting combine and didn’t have a pro day? Improvise. Rhamondre Stevenson. 38 million. Get your copy of the PFF 2020 NFL Draft Guide today by. Josh Uche had a career year for the New England Patriots in 2022. 739K subscribers in the Patriots community. Outside of the sack he allowed to Josh Uche, Brandel played pretty decent. Standings. Of those, edge rusher Josh Uche. Jan 13, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Next up: Andrew Van Ginkel (MIA), Carl Lawson (NYJ), Brandon Graham (PHI), Denico Autry (TEN), Dorance Armstrong (DAL), Mario Edwards Jr. 1 grade from Pro. Size: 6-foot-1, 245 pounds. 1%). 37) WR: Tyquan Thornton (4. Round 5. View all Flex Rankings. 2% win-rate in 2019 (2nd) Only 325 career pass-rush snaps 68. Josh Uche's Player Profile PFF - March: "Uche is undersized for the edge, but has the length and burst that makes you think he could stick there. Jake Luton, Oregon State. Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports LB Josh Uche. He's only behind Myles Garrett and Josh Uche. He’s also tackled very well over that span, with 16 career misses on 162 attempts. Josh Uche wants to stay with the Patriots: Patriots pass rusher Josh Uche is in the final year of his rookie contract. Transactions . Michigan’s Josh Uche has the highest pass-rushing win percentage in the draft class over the last two years (27. 23 is Josh Uche. 5 sacks and forming a terrifying pass-rushing. Our Logan Lamorandier takes a look at whether Zack Baun or Josh Uche is a better fit for Matt Patricia's defense in 2020. 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. WR Justin Jefferson 86. Meanwhile, Derrick Brown and George Karlaftis feel like safer options who are rostered in fewer leagues. New England’s head coach spoke highly about the third-year linebacker on Tuesday. (SEA), Marcus Davenport (MIN) Other than quarterback, there’s not a more pressing need than a dominant edge defender for the Falcons. The pass-rushing specialist received a 75. When watching Josh Uche tape, I fell in love with a truly great football player. Winning the division is great, but if this team. BALTIMORE RAVENS Josh Uche of the Patriots gives a kiss to the sky during training camp in Foxboro. 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. The past two seasons in college Uche earned a 91. AFC Notes: Josh Allen, Josh Uche, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots. Uche split time as an edge rusher. 5 sacks and playing a major role in New England’s pass-rushing attack. The performance earned him praise and some strong words from All-Pro defensive end Cameron Jordan. 9 as a pass protector before then. Nick Bosa (90. Micah Parsons (91. 1 PFF pass-rushing grade, and the Patriots are not. who cited PFF statistics showing how effective Jennings has been. DOB 1994-11-11 ( 29. Joshua Uche (born September 18, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). D’Andre Swift, Georgia 2. 6 mark this season to rank fourth at his position. Uche’s estimated contract could put him in the range of Sam Hubbard, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Josh Sweat. 1%), per PFF, albeit Uche isn’t much of a contributor on early downs. Grade: 64. Judon’s 15. 2021. Uche's football journey took him from youth football in Miami, Florida to NCAA Division I at the University of Michigan which led him to being a second round selection by New England. 3 AVDT, 93. Uche, who has been dogged. — Josh Uche has quarterbacks spooked. Uche played just 179 snaps in his rookie year in New England yet generated 14 total pressures on 99 pass rushes. Dallas won 38-3. 6-3 , 226lb (190cm, 102kg) Draft: 2nd round, 60th overall of the 2020 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. 5 sacks, or beyond the 2023. That’s been vital to the coverage grade, with Matthew Judon, Josh Uche, Deatrich Wise and the Patriots front getting to the quarterback on a regular basis during the first nine games. Despite getting a lot of praise from Reese’s Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy as being a top player…Uche had relatively small buzz entering Senior Bowl week in January but thanks to that stage given to him, he was able to make a name for himself and is a likely top-60 selection at this point. Uche, 23, had projected as a non-participant to open the. 5 sacks on just 373 defensive snaps, which had many. Complete career NFL stats for New England Patriots Linebacker Josh Uche on ESPN. 2021. 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. 1 pass-rushing grade on 99 pass-rushing snaps after making his debut in Week 8. He ended the year with a 75. 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. 5 sacks, his pressure and win percentage ranked near the top of all edge defenders in football. Josh Uche, New England Patriots. Atlanta Falcons: WR Drake London, USC Preseason Week 1 Grade: 76. 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. Josh Uche. Which is understandable, given his PFF pass rush grade of 87. Instead, he may remain in place beyond 2023. 5 sacks. 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. 5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. According to PFF, “Uche generated 56 quarterback pressures and notched 12 sacks on just 285 pass-rush reps in 2022, with his 19. You might have noticed Patriots rookie outside linebacker Josh Uche in New England’s front seven Sunday. Grade: 64. Uche played just 179 snaps in his rookie year in New England yet generated 14 total pressures on 99 pass rushes. The 24-year-old logged his second three-sack game of 2022 on Monday, playing an integral role. Patriots' top 10 defensive players in Week 5, per PFF grades. Grade:. Dugger is one of the best young safeties in the NFL, earning his second consecutive grade above 70. It will be interesting to see how they fare in this game. 0 pass-rush grade. 3% of his pass-rushes and won on 28. 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. That ranked. Uche credits a lot of his success to his counterpart. Pass rushers Matthew Judon and Josh Uche beat them routinely. Position: LB. Young. From Week 8 — when Uche was awarded his first defensive snaps of the season — until the end of the year, his 77. 5 in 2022. The Alabama product was the 12th-ranked player on PFF’s big board but slid to Round 2. The Patriots are 1-5 this season, and their struggles will likely continue as they play their final two games before the trade deadline. He led the Seahawks to the playoffs and graded out as a top-10 quarterback this season by PFF. Edge Josh Uche. Houston had a strong pressure rate of 23. • Minnesota's QB tandem is set to hit the open market: Kirk Cousins and Josh Dobbs are both pending free agents, leading the way at the quarterback position. And in terms of PFF’s pass-rush productivity, Uche ranked atop all. . New England Patriots EDGE Josh Uche barely played in 2021, but when he did, he made a big impact. An injury at the Senior Bowl restricted him from working out at the combine, and without Pro Days, we don’t have updated data on Uche’s athletic profile. J. 5 for loss), 16. 9 pick in April), Josh Jobe (currently at. 8. • It's a good year to need offensive line help: The interior positions, in particular, feature a surplus of talent. Patriots’ Blitzing Defense. 5 sacks in 2022 and has two. He’s totaled just two sacks so far this season after amassing 11. In a thin pass rushing class, Uche is the one player in the middle rounds who could end up making a big impact. 6) 4. Round 2 (37): S Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne Round 2 (60): EDGE Josh. The names that have been floated around have included Josh Uche, Chase Young, and Danielle Hunter. This time we’re going to be talking about Michigan edge rusher, Josh Uche. Jackson Returns to New England Patriots players Mac Jones, David Andrews, Deatrich Wise, and more address the media on October 4 and 5,. The past two seasons in college Uche earned a 91. 5 sacks, a full two more than the next-closest Wolverine. Nick Bosa, SF: Holdout continues. 4M) view Hunter Henry ($7. Josh Uche may have already played his final snap with the Patriots. PFF's Big Board for the 2024 NFL Draft offers three-year player grades, combine measurables, position rankings. In 2019, Uche generated pressure on 23. Key grade: 86. FOXBORO — Josh Uche understands the game outside the game. Not Nick Bosa, or even Micah Parsons, but rather Josh Uche of the New England Patriots. 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. 9% pressure rate, according to PFF, while making 30. $89. 3) 2. 2 overall pick. Pro Football Focus (paywall) has posted their rankings in the highly specific category "Three Most Impressive Under the Radar Young Edge Rushers" in the league. 2% of those reps, which was second among. Teams. New England Patriots. 1 grade from Pro Football Focus, a digital scouting service, for his work in 2020. It's a breakout season for the former Michigan pass rusher in Year 3. So, while Judon has recorded 28 sacks over the last two seasons, the Patriots' defensive line lacks a consistently elite performer. Advertisement. Kicker Nick Folk might also have a case as a snub for Week 9 honors, as. Featuring player grades, rankings and stats for the NFL. Judon’s 15. 2M) view Kendrick Bourne ($4. 7% pressure rate ranked third. Josh Uche believed he could have returned to Michigan for more one season. He had 11. Since week nine Josh Uche has an overall grade of 92. The 25-year-old is playing out the final year of his rookie. . 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 has generated 56 quarterback pressures and 12 sacks on just 285 pass-rush reps, with his. 8 in 2022, via PFF, but underwhelmed as a run blocker (48. 1%). Participating in last week’s Senior Bowl appears to have helped Michigan’s Josh Uche quite a bit. 17 quarterback disruptions. Josh Uche, Michigan Draft Board Rank: 66th. Dec 18, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche (55) celebrates after getting a sack against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. WHAT PFF SAYS. Nonetheless, Uche is not resting upon his individual success from a season ago. College Alabama Crimson Tide. Dugger is one of the best young safeties in the NFL. Sep 24, 2023. Josh Uche Meet "Mr. Josh Uche is only at the beginning of his career, but he has already earned a good amount of money through the league games. 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. Uche missed the last two games with a. OLB Josh Uche "Uche is an upcoming UFA who could cash in with a big year rushing. LB Josh Uche. 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. 10 35 6. 6, 1st among edge defenders in that span. He was PFF’s fourth most productive pass rusher in 2019 based on their pass-rush productivity metric. Trevor Sikkema (PFF) Every team’s top three players entering the 2023 season. 5 sacks, and three forced fumbles. The outside speed addition of 2022 second-rounder Alec Pierce and 2023 third-round pick Josh Downs, a shifty slot weapon,. The veteran running back had his first 100-yard game of the season — and he did it by halftime. 5 sacks last year. He took off like a rocket in the second half of the 2022 season, compiling 11. 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. But it was always a bit of a struggle to work out exactly how best to deploy him, as it seemed like it might have been at Michigan. The defense didn’t really have much of a chance in the game. As a result, he has totaled three sacks, eight quarterback hits and 21 total tackles. 5M) view Myles Bryant ($8. 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. During the two-time All-Big Ten honoree's four years at Michigan, he. Nov 7, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) in action against the…. Josh Uche, New England Patriots. 2 pass-rush grade, 15 quarterback pressures, and five sacks through Week 6. Aaron Jones and A. Patriots linebacker Josh Uche views his Team Impact inspired My Cause My Cleats during an unboxing of the custom cleats that include a painting of Michigan Wolverine fan Larry Prout Jr. School: Michigan. Uche and the Patriots have not held talks on a contract extension, reports Henry McKenna of Fox Sports. That shouldn’t come as a big surprise considering the Patriots linebacker’s mastery of the ghost move, a devilish pass rush technique in. When watching Josh Uche tape, I fell in love with a truly great football player. but Colts rookie left tackle Bernhard Raimann let up just two pressures on PFF’s first review — a. 9% in a part. Hutchinson is playing more than 90% of the team’s defensive snaps, making him a locked-in top-12 edge candidate on a. Matt Judon and Josh Uche came away with three sacks apiece. Sylvanie-USA. 1) Height 6' 3". — PFF NE Patriots (@PFF_Patriots) June 28, 2021 In college, Uche did much of the same, playing just 55. Uche deserved Pro Bowl consideration over some of the other names that made the list, as he's PFF's sixth-highest-graded edge rusher this season. Ro after listening to your podcast I got to thinking about the DTs in this draft class. Nov 19 Steelers vs Browns. LSU’s K’Lavon Chaisson ranked just 41st in the draft class in pass-rushing grade (78. Rotowire Oct 28, 2023. Michigan edge defender Josh Uche was the event’s highest-graded player, according to a tweet sent out by PFF Draft’s official. 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. Throw in. 1 day ago · 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. In 2022, he had played. He tallied 11. 2) and total pressures (25). 7 percent last season, putting them in the top 10 in the NFL in that category, despite not. He's got one sack through two weeks, and also put up a very respectable 11. 9) 3. New Orleans Saints. Butch Dill/Associated Press Inside an Airbnb along the waters of Miami Beach, Josh Uche is getting his hair trimmed by barber Steven Rivera. See new Tweets. Uche had been playing a rotational role for the New England defense and had only missed one game this year. Round 2. – New England Patriots LB Josh Uche has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week by the National Football League for his performance in the Patriots 27-13 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football. — Louie Benjamin (@PFF_Louie) December 6, 2022. C. In 2019, Uche generated pressure on 23. 3% of his pass rushing snaps, posting a. LB Josh Uche PFF defense grade: 83. 9 pass-rush grade and 19. DOB 1998-09-18 ( 25. mostly outside the tackle in a 2-pt stance or as an off-ball mike or strong side linebacker. Uche also tallied a hurry on just 14 pass-rush snaps. November 21, 2023. Uche is another player who has come on strong as of late. Josh Uche was one of the better Edge rushers on the Patriots a season ago. 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. 5) became the first pass rushing duo in the league this year to eclipse the double digit sack mark. The New England Patriots moved up to select former Michigan linebacker Josh Uche in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. 3). The Patriots listened, but are hanging on to young contract-year guys Josh Uche, Kyle Dugger and Mike Onwenu. The Raiders added a few players in free agency to help out with this area. Dillon are NFL's best RB duo: B oth Jones and Dillon received top-five rushing grades at 90. Because Uche is only 240. 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. Uche's 8. 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. PFF's Ben Linsey ranks the NFL's defensive lines, which features the Los Angeles Rams at the top spot. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL and NCAA player performance data. 5 sacks and forming a terrifying pass. Lawrence Guy, however, is balking. PFF had never graded him under 69. Games watched: Illinois, Notre Dame, Penn State, Alabama, Senior Bowl. Selection 60. 0 (4th) Fifth-year option amount:. Lawson has been buried on. Haason Reddick (90. Rhamondre Stevenson. 3% 2) Josh Uche - 26. 0 (40th overall) ** Current free agent. 7. New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche had a monster season in 2022, recording 11. Uche finished with six QB pressures on 27 pass-rush snaps, ranking fifth. He’s a speed rush specialist, and his 88. Includes scoring, rushing, defensive and receiving stats. 4 PFF grade, 71. Uche has picked up right where Chase Winovich left off last year, with a 90. two days after the Senior Bowl concluded, PFF tweeted out that Uche was the highest. Matthew Judon (58), Deatrich Wise Jr. Versatility," former University of Michigan linebacker Josh Uche. 3 (2nd on Patriots offense, 15th in NFL Rushing) Key Stats: 17 games played, 1,461 all-purpose yardage (15th in NFL). According to PFF, Uche generated pressure on 23. Patriots' top 10 defensive players in Week 5, per PFF grades. Draft Team 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 Uche logging. Weight 240. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights. Besides piling up a career-high 11. Nonetheless, Uche stole the show at the Senior Bowl. 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. Uche credits "some open, transparent dialogue with Bill" for helping him work through hearing his name. Josh Uche flying under the radar despite already being one of the NFL's most efficient pass-rushers: Uche's 19. Uche, 25, totaled 11. Draft Team Miami Dolphins. The man can clearly rush the passer. 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. 2 this year, a major step back from last year’s. Josh Uche, who is dealing with a foot injury, is not expected to be out long-term, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports. 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. The duo of Uche (10. 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. That’s not promising for a back whose primary value comes on passing downs and not as a ball-carrier. By Brad Spielberger. 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. Where was Josh Uche born? Josh Uche was born in Miami, FL. As it turns out, his coach was lobbying for it. LSU’s K’Lavon Chaisson ranked just 41st in. Right behind Hutchinson at No. Josh Uche, New England Patriots (83. 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. The New England Patriots linebacker doesn't want to focus on 2022, in which he recorded a career-high 11. He had a measly nine total tackles and only one sack on the year. Judon got the party started early. 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. DOB 1999-07-28 ( 24. 5 for loss), 8. The back end of NFL rosters are filled with undersized edge defenders who dominated in college but were rendered ineffective in the NFL. Stats. Patriots linebacker Josh Uche reflects on his path to New England and his 2020 NFL Draft experience. Fumble recoveries: 1. Josh Uche, New England Patriots. As a whole, the New England Patriots' 2022 season was a disappointment, but linebacker Josh Uche's season was not. Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Marte MapuUche finished the 2019 season with 34 tackles (11. PFF grade: 83. For comparison, he ranks 11th in pass-rush grade (82. 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. Uche is on an expiring rookie contract and set to be a highly sought after free agent in the offseason. Josh Uche. That ranked. Christian Barmore, Carl Davis, Daniel Ekuale, Davon Godchaux, Lawrence Guy, Deatrich Wise (6) The Patriots brought the band back with this group. According to PFF, “Uche generated 56 quarterback pressures and notched 12 sacks on just 285 pass-rush reps in 2022, with his 19. — PFF Draft (@PFF_College) January 22, 2020. 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. 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. 4 percent — saw him attack the pocket as a pass rusher. To counter, offensive coordinators can neutralize a…Alongside Pro Bowler Matthew Judon, Uche helped provide the Pats with one of the more formidable pass-rushing tandems in the NFL last season. He's got one sack through two weeks, and also put up a very respectable 11. 4) 5. 3 out of 100 in the first two weeks. 5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and even had two passes defensed. Patriots: Matthew Judon, Josh Uche, Rhamondre Stevenson. PFF grade: 71. Uche registered 46 pressures in just 206 pass-rush snaps last season, per PFF. 7% pressure rate placing second. 1 pass-rush grade and a 77. Here are the full top 40 PFF grades at edge for the 2022 season. (45) and Josh Uche (34) each have at least 30 pressures coming off the edge.