He took off like a rocket in the second half of the 2022 season, compiling 11. Player stats at NFL. Weight 315. New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche overpowers the Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle on his way to a third sack of Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy. 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. WR Justin Jefferson 86. Next up: Andrew Van Ginkel (MIA), Carl Lawson (NYJ), Brandon Graham (PHI), Denico Autry (TEN), Dorance Armstrong (DAL), Mario Edwards Jr. Judon’s 15. , Saturday, Sept. Although they finished second in points allowed during the 2021 season, the New England Patriots ranked far lower in a key metric: sacks. Edge Josh Uche, Michigan Josh Uche had a career year for the New England Patriots in 2022. Running back. Uche, 25, totaled 11. 7% pressure rate placing second. Draft Team Buffalo Bills. He’s a speed rush specialist, and his 88. Uche has ranked among the best pure pass rushers in the NFL based on PFF’s metrics over the last two. Thibodeaux has rushed off both sides of the line and is playing. DOB 1998-09-18 ( 25. Defensive coordinator Don Brown. Uche’s estimated contract could put him in the range of Sam Hubbard, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Josh Sweat. Josh Uche. Uche is on an expiring rookie contract and set to be a highly sought after free agent in the offseason. Winning the division is great, but if this team. The pass-rushing specialist received a 75. Uche and fellow edge defender Matthew Judon both finished with three sacks in a win over the Indianapolis Colts. 10 35 6. But there is another name that needs to be considered as a possible trade target. 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. 9) 3. Round 2. Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports LB Josh Uche. Patriots. 3). Size: 6-foot-2, 198 pounds. Draft Team New England Patriots. Sacks are a premium in today's NFL, and the Las Vegas Raiders have lacked in that area the last two years. 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. 1. He has also totaled 27 pressures (tied for first) and 3. 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. 3 percent of his pass. So an average annual value of $11. In a recent article by Pro Football Focus, Brad Spielberger suggested that the Raiders make a move for Jets EDGE Carl Lawson. Joshua Uche (born September 18, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). Michigan’s Josh Uche has the highest pass-rushing win percentage in the draft class over the last two years (27. 1%). 3 pass-blocking grade — the second. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL and NCAA player performance data. 7. Take. Anyways, his net worth is still below $5 million. Josh Uche (New England) Josh Uche is a very interesting name in the trade mill, the Patriots edge defender has a 74. 2021. Deatrich Wise Jr. The New England Patriots moved up to select former Michigan linebacker Josh Uche in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. 5 sacks last year. JOSHUA UCHE HEIGHT/WEIGHT/AGE. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Josh Uche. Football Power Index. 2). The Patriots’ defensive unit went toe-to-toe with quarterback Josh Allen and held one of the league’s more explosive offenses in check. 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. Nick Bosa (90. Round 2 (37): S Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne Round 2 (60): EDGE Josh. 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. New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche had a breakout season in 2022, as he became a bona fide pass-rusher and paired with Matthew Judon to create one of the best duos in the NFL. A lot of players in this one, but the important ones at the top have hit. 3% 2) Josh Uche - 26. Pro Football. 1 grade from Pro Football Focus, a digital scouting service, for his work in 2020. Includes scoring, rushing, defensive and. He led the Seahawks to the playoffs and graded out as a top-10 quarterback this season by PFF. Sep 24, 2023. Dugger is one of the best young safeties in the NFL, earning his second consecutive grade above 70. Nonetheless, Uche is not resting upon his individual success from a season ago. 4 PFF grade, 71. Speed —. Four Michigan Wolverines make PFF's top NFL edge list heading into the 2023 NFL season. 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. 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. 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. He also played in a deep. 1 1 (14th overall) 10. 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. Myles Garrett (93. 5 sacks and playing a major role in New England’s pass-rushing attack. Edge Josh Uche, Michigan. Josh Uche has a lot of the same traits as Zack Baun but less buzz. Dallas won 38-3. Uche is also having a disappointing year — much like many of his teammates. He had 11. 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. Josh Uche has a higher ceiling and a much better matchup. Chris Jones, KC: Holdout continues. Rivera — who has cut the hair of several. 14 (270th) Fifth-year option amount: $11,727,000; PFF Prediction: Decline; The Chargers traded up with the New England Patriots for this pick, and New England used the return to land safety Kyle Dugger and edge defender Josh Uche. 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. For now, the outside linebacker is in the final training camp of his rookie contract with the New England Patriots. 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. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Highest-graded player: LB Lavonte. • Draft and trade for yourself: Try PFF's Mock Draft Simulator — trade picks and players and mock for your favorite NFL team. 5 in 2022. 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. FOXBOROUGH - Josh Uche’s name was bandied about right before the NFL trade deadline on Halloween. When watching Josh Uche tape, I fell in love with a truly great football player. 8 in 2022, via PFF, but underwhelmed as a run blocker (48. Grade:. That included a strip-sack on the Bills Buffalo quarterback. In 2022, he had played. Win Rates. 02 Jan 2023 16:31:56Add Josh Uche details. Allen went 19-of-31 for 253 yards and three touchdowns against the Patriots in Week 18, recording three big-time throws and zero turnover-worthy plays. A. 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. No Blitz. Michigan linebacker Josh Uche (6) hits Rutgers quarterback Artur Sitkowski (8) as he throws in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Get your copy of the PFF 2020 NFL Draft Guide today by. Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn State 9. 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. 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. The Patriots listened, but are hanging on to young contract-year guys Josh Uche, Kyle Dugger and Mike Onwenu. The Alabama product was the 12th-ranked player on PFF’s big board but slid to Round 2. 7% pressure rate ranked third. the Patriots’ defensive snaps this season and 773 of his 933 career defensive snaps have been on passing plays, per PFF. Position: LB. . In college, Uche did much of the same, playing just. While Washington pass-rusher Chase Young and Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert-- both top-six picks in the 2020 NFL draft-- didn't waste any time showcasing their talent at the NFL level last. Weight 237. That ranked. 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. Josh Uche may have boosted his draft stock last week with a strong performance at the Senior Bowl. Hutchinson is playing more than 90% of the team’s defensive snaps, making him a locked-in top-12 edge candidate on a. AFC Notes: De’Von Achane, Tyreek Hill, Zach Wilson, Bills, Dolphins, Jets. 9 run defense grade being the lowest of his career. Josh Uche’s time with the Patriots could be nearing an end. If you look past the numbers, though, you see he graded very well. • It's a good year to need offensive line help: The interior positions, in particular, feature a surplus of talent. Patriots' top 10 defensive players in Week 5, per PFF grades. FOXBORO — Josh Uche understands the game outside the game. Breaking down media reactions as New England selects Michigan's Josh Uche in the second round. Part of the problem that could lead the Patriots to trade Josh Uche is the fact that he is not a regular starter. As a full time starter last season, Uche played at linebacker extensively but also lined up at defensive end, too. Uche, who has been dogged. Uche's 26. Meanwhile, Derrick Brown and George Karlaftis feel like safer options who are rostered in fewer leagues. Zack Moss, Utah. Patriots linebacker Josh Uche is finally starting to put it all together in Year 3. who cited PFF statistics showing how effective Jennings has been. He has generated 56 quarterback pressures and 12 sacks on just 285 pass-rush reps, with his 19. Selection 38. As things stand at the 2020 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills will first select at the No. S Josh Metellus, Michigan. Uche has been remarkably efficient as a designated pass-rusher in New England. As the 2024 PFF Big Board grows, we will not just discuss the. Both numbers are concerns for the expected first-rounder. Round 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. He’s another player who will need to prove he can get to around 250 pounds and still. • 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. Alongside Pro Bowler Matthew Judon, Uche helped provide the Pats with one of the more formidable pass-rushing tandems in the NFL last season. 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. Speed 4. “Josh Uche: 17. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: EDGE Josh Uche. PFF grade: 83. — PFF (@PFF) November 9, 2022. Josh Uche, Anfernee Jennings Henry Anderson and DaMarcus Mitchell. The 2020 NFL Draft prospect impressed during the week of practices at the. 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. Free Agent profile for ED Josh UcheJosh Uche's tape is loaded with him handling Patriots-style responsibilities. NFL and PFF player stats for New England Patriots ED Josh Uche on Pro Football Focus. (Combination of @PFF 's Pass Rush Win Rate and Run Stops, weighted so pass rush is more important. 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. 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. PFF Grade: 81. 7 pass-rush grade in the country (91. Uche has ranked among the best pure pass rushers in the NFL based on PFF’s metrics over the last two. . 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. He has 9. 1 pass-rush grade and a 77. the list missed out on key Patriots players, including Matthew Judon, Kyle Dugger, Josh Uche and Marcus Jones. 3 million in total guarantees. 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 opportunities and a higher chance for the defender’s blocker to. He was PFF’s fourth most productive pass rusher in 2019 based on their pass-rush productivity metric. 3% of his pass-rushes and won on 28. Which is understandable, given his PFF pass rush grade of 87. Game Logs. 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. NFL Teams that add such players. He also ranks second among Rams defenders — behind only Aaron Donald — in pass-rush grade (74. As a result, he has totaled three sacks, eight quarterback hits and 21 total tackles. Grade:. 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. Opening day age: 23. It's a breakout season for the former Michigan pass rusher in Year 3. So an average annual value of $11. Josh Uche had a grade similar to Chase Young, the former No. Despite an injury to Matthew Judon, Uche still appears to just be a depth play in New England. He had a measly nine total tackles and only one sack on the year. The past two seasons in college Uche earned a 91. The Michigan standout tallied 8. The man can clearly rush the passer. 2% pass-rush win rate ranking sixth among edge defenders and his. 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 Mention[PFF] Top pressure % among edge rushers through 2 weeks: 1) Matthew Judon - 30. Michigan edge defender Josh Uche was the event’s highest-graded player, according to a tweet sent out by PFF Draft’s official. 1) Height 6' 3". 5 sacks and playing a major role in New England’s pass-rushing attack. 5M) view Myles Bryant ($8. Key grade: 0. 5 sacks and 10. Uche credits "some open, transparent dialogue with Bill" for helping him work through hearing his name. One up: LB Josh Uche. 1 pass-rushing grade on 99 pass-rushing snaps after making his debut in Week 8. Round 5. 6-3 , 226lb (190cm, 102kg) Draft: 2nd round, 60th overall of the 2020 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. Coaches. 8 in 2022, via PFF, but underwhelmed as a run blocker (48. Overall, New England held the Eagles to under 4. On the one hand, Judon and Uche will beat a lot of offensive tackles. Chase Young, Josh Uche, and Burns are all set to be free agents. Pats traded out of. After Chase Young, there is a lot of guessing with the pass rushers. According to Pro Football Focus, Uche’s run defense grade is 28. 2% pass-rush win rate ranking sixth among edge defenders and his 20. 7 and 88. Patriots: Matthew Judon, Josh Uche, Rhamondre Stevenson. Uche excels as a pass-rusher, which is why he earned a 91. Their efforts resulted in a six-sack performance, led by three from third-year linebacker Josh Uche. Third-year linebacker Josh Uche may be an ideal fit as a dual-threat linebacker for the New England Patriots, similar to the role previously held by veteran Dont’a Hightower. 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. Speed —. Uche is set to be a free agent in 2024. But for IDP managers who spent significant draft capital on him this year, he could show some signs of improvement in Week 3. After two weeks, PFF has him as the third highest defensive player in Pass Rush Win Rate, behind only Myles Garret and Micah Parsons. — PFF NE Patriots (@PFF_Patriots) June 28, 2021. 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. Earlier this offseason, PFF's Eric Eager looked at the fragility of NFL defenses, essentially determining whether it was more important to have stars or depth on that side of the ball. 0 pass-rush grade per PFF with two sacks, 17 total pressures, and 3 QB hits this season. 0 in 2022 with a 78. New England has had to rely on Josh Uche. One concern for opposing teams interested in Uche is his injury. Young. Run-stopper Lawrence Guy is also in a slump, with his 38. Neither Matt Judon or Josh Uche did enough to earn AFC Defensive Player of the Week. 2023 regular season stats. PFF WAR, 2020-22: 11. One down: LG Cole Strange. 5 sacks and 56 quarterback pressures last season. If things hold there, the Bills cou…How Patriots' Josh Uche ignored the trade deadline noise Uche credits "some open, transparent dialogue with Bill" for helping him work through hearing his name involved in trade buzz. Share this article 420 shares share. Patriots' top 10 defensive players in Week 1, per PFF grades. Uche was graded by PFF as having the No. • Minnesota's QB tandem is set to hit the open. Josh Uche. The 83. Uche excels as a pass-rusher, which is why he earned a 91. Uche generated 56 quarterback pressures and notched 12 sacks on. Josh Uche, New England Patriots; Denico Autry, Tennessee Titans; Randy Gregory, Denver Broncos; Chase Young, Washington Commanders; Lawrence leads off the Tier 4 list. 1%), per PFF, albeit Uche isn’t much of a contributor on early downs. 1 PFF pass-rushing grade, and the Patriots are not. Name: Josh Uche. 8;. 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. He also played in a deep group of linebackers, and Uche contributed largely as a pass-rusher. Micah Parsons (91. The thinking here is that New England will struggle to find common ground in a valuation for a part-time player, with. 5 sacks. Uche has ranked among the best pure pass rushers in the NFL based on PFF’s metrics over the last two. Josh Sweat: Eagles: 24: Josh Uche: Patriots: 25: Cameron Heyward. Of those, edge rusher Josh Uche. 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. 75. 2 overall pick. Nov 7, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) in action against the…. Getty Images DL Sam Roberts. 8. 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. 7% pressure rate placing second. 8M) view Pharaoh Brown ($2. Metellus has been a consistently productive safety in his three years as a starter at Michigan. 2) and total pressures (25). Josh Uche and Ronnie Perkins. On the play, Uche comes flying off the right edge where he dips underneath the offensive tackle’s punch, keeps his balance to get back upright and hits Josh Allen without slowing down. 37) WR: Tyquan Thornton (4. New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche had a monster season in 2022, recording 11. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Josh Uche. Haason Reddick (90. The New England Patriots linebacker doesn't want to focus on 2022, in which he recorded a career-high 11. 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. Patriots linebacker Josh Uche reflects on his path to New England and his 2020 NFL Draft experience. Draft Team Miami Dolphins. After his best performance of the season last. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Josh Uche. LB Josh Uche. 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 left Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders early due to the. 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. He played college football at Michigan . The former second-round draft pick out of Michigan emerged as a pass-rushing force for New England over the past couple years. 1 Uche’s long-awaited Patriots breakout finally arrived this season. 5. Josh Uche had a career year for the New England Patriots in 2022. According to PFF, Uche has the highest pass rush win rate of any edge defender in college football over the past two seasons. He finished with four touchdowns and 153 yards on. 6% of snaps in his senior season at Michigan. 27. (SEA), Marcus Davenport (MIN) Other than quarterback, there’s not a more pressing need than a dominant edge defender for the Falcons. Jake Andrews was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round (107th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Patriots have downgraded Uche (foot) to out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports. 5 sacks shouldn’t be overlooked, but when it comes to every pass. 7% pressure rate placing second. 2 pass-rush grade, 15 quarterback pressures, and five sacks through Week 6. Josh Uche, New England Patriots (83. 5 million would be a fair contract for a. Dallas won 38-3. Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields headlines the PFF Team of the Week. 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. With only 46 sacks the past two seasons, the Raiders need players who can create pressure on the quarterback. 3) 2. 4 mark. That shouldn’t come as a big surprise considering the Patriots linebacker’s mastery of the ghost move, a devilish pass rush technique in. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade). 1 Uche’s long-awaited Patriots breakout finally arrived this season. New England tied for third in the NFL with 54 sacks. 7). In college, Uche did much of the same, playing just 55. 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. New England. November 21, 2023. The 2020 second-round pick emerged as a legitimate pass-rushing weapon opposite Judon,. Among the many Michigan prospects entering the NFL draft, one stands out in particular, versatile linebacker Josh Uche. 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. Uche checked in at 6-feet, 1-inch and 241. Despite an injury to Matthew Judon, Uche still appears to just be a depth play in New England. 5 sacks last season, and he has two so far this. Josh Uche (89. Uche excels as a pass-rusher, which is why he earned a 91. The names that have been floated around have included Josh Uche, Chase Young, and Danielle Hunter. 1 grade from Pro. 7% pass-rush win rate in 2022 was the. 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. NEW ORLEANS. 5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. Josh Uche is coming off his rookie year that was filled with injuries and little playing time. That led to this 24-year-old wreaking havoc on defense, finishing with a career-high 11. 5 sacks, and three forced fumbles. Brian ends with a listener call, the Bruins. Hendrickson draws a matchup against the Cardinals’ 25th-ranked pass-blocking unit this week, but quarterback Josh Dobbs has maintained a strong 13. 3% of his pass rushing snaps, posting a. College Michigan Wolverines. 1%). 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. – 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. 4% pressure rate is also his lowest since his rookie season (9.