Onwenu is the sixth Wolverine taken in the 2020 NFL Draft and second offensive lineman.

182 overall pick, making him the third former Michigan player the Patriots have drafted in the past two years, along with Uche and defensive end Chase Winovich last year. Contact Orion Sang at osang@freepress.com.

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The New England Patriots selected Onwenu in the sixth round (182nd overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft.

They don’t make them much bigger than Michael Onwenu, the offensive guard out of Michigan selection in Round 6 of the 2020 NFL Draft. The 6’-3”, 344-pound offensive lineman is an absolute monster of a man, and he spent the 2019 season dominating in the trenches.

He did not test at the NFL Scouting Combine and had his pro day canceled, but he’s known more for his strength than his athleticism, which NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein called “below average.”. "I think it goes hand-in-hand with the school and the football," Onwenu said of the Michigan-New England connection. Follow him on Twitter @orion_sang. There was a delay by virtue of a postponement, but the Big Ten brought the season back this fall after a winter or spring start looked imminent.

We told you Big Mike was going to make a huge impact at the professional level. 182 overall. Can be a step slow getting out of his stance, Athletic limitations must be accounted for with scheme, Lacks desire level of range as run blocker, Doesn’t always play as wide as he’s built when attempting to sustain blocks, Needs better post-strike footwork to get blocks sealed, High hands prevent optimal leverage at point of attack, Gets over-extended when patience fails him, Will have trouble against quality rush counters and twisting fronts. 182 overall. But Bill Belichick still has a fondness for Michigan football players.
Tom Brady may not be a New England Patriot anymore.

Despite the excessive weight, Onwenu doesn’t play sloppy with smooth movements and natural power, driving defenders from the spot with his physical grip. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler complimented Onwenu’s power and movement ability in his 2020 NFL Draft Guide: “After tipping the scale over 370 pounds in Ann Arbor, he made a concerted effort to change his diet and transform his body, which directly affected his movements and uptick in energy on the practice field. Tommy Gilligan/USA TODAY Sports Images, Jake Fromm’s NFL Draft Wait Ends As QB Selected By Patriots’ AFC East Rival, Bruins Raffle Bobby Orr ‘The Goal’ Replica Statue For Coronavirus Relief Aid, More Patriots: What To Know About New England’s Five Day 2 Picks, Take Look Inside Patriots’ Locker Room After Week 3 Win Vs. Onwenu allowed just two sacks in 1,198 collegiate pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus, and none in 2019. Enhance your NESN experience by creating an account today, By creating an account, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. He will get top heavy at times and needs to develop his sustain skills once he connects.

Now, he'll join a team with a tradition of stout offensive line play.

Onwenu believes the experience of learning two offenses at Michigan will help him transition to the NFL — and also credited practicing against defensive coordinator Don Brown's defenses.

The Patriots had a need for interior depth after losing top guard/center backup Ted Karras to the Miami Dolphins in free agency. The former Detroit Cass Tech star said he played last season "around 368" pounds, some 22 pounds less than what he weighed at the NFL combine.
Thuney’s fate also remains unclear, as New England can clear $14.78 million in salary cap space by trading the second-team All-Pro. And while he won't be blocking for Michigan's most famous football alum, he still associates his new home with Brady.

Onwenu has played in all three games for New England, but on Sunday as the Patriots hosted the Las Vegas Raiders, he didn't just line up as an extra blocker on run plays, he got the bona fide start. Michael Onwenu 2020 NFL Draft Profile. The chance of a Thuney trade decreased dramatically following Day 2 of the draft, however.

212 and 213). Onwenu, a 6-foot-3, 344-pound offensive guard, was expected to be a middle- to late-round pick.

"It’s always been a nostalgic type of feeling even watching the Patriots, let alone seeing that he was an alumni and coming back.".


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