PFF had the Patriots down for a pressure rate of 35. New England. Edge Josh Uche, Michigan. 2 overall pick. Rhamondre Stevenson. From Week 8 — when Uche was awarded his first defensive snaps of the season — until the end of the year, his 77. New Orleans Saints. The second-year pass-rusher played 31. He took off like a rocket in the second half of the 2022 season, compiling 11. Why he could break out: Uche did show some progress. Josh Uche of the New England Patriots looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles | Mitchell Leff/Getty Images. Josh Uche struggled for much of the day when defending the run, while Keion White and Anfernee Jennings failed to generate any notable disruption of the Commanders’ offensive. 3% 2) Josh Uche - 26. The Raiders line ranks ninth in PFF pass-blocking grade but 24th in pressures surrendered. Patriots players JuJu Smith-Schuster, David Andrews, Mike Gesicki, Myles Bryant, Rhamondre Stevenson and Josh Uche talk about facing the Eagles in Week 1. BALTIMORE RAVENS Josh Uche of the Patriots gives a kiss to the sky during training camp in Foxboro. Four Michigan Wolverines make PFF's top NFL edge list heading into the 2023 NFL season. 1 Uche’s long-awaited Patriots breakout finally arrived this season. So an average annual value of $11. Josh Uche (89. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade). C. November 19, 2023. NFL and PFF player stats for New England Patriots ED Josh Uche on Pro Football Focus. 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. With the NFL trade deadline coming up, Patriots fans may have seen the last of edge rusher Josh Uche. He put together a 75. 0 overall PFF grade with 8 pressures and no sacks given up. The former second-round draft pick out of Michigan emerged as a pass-rushing force for New England over the past couple years. He also played in a deep. 2%) while his 20. 5 sacks last season, and he has two so far this. 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. mostly outside the tackle in a 2-pt stance or as an off-ball mike or strong side linebacker. 4) Height 6' 5". Since week nine Josh Uche has an overall grade of 92. The thinking here is that New England will struggle to find common ground in a valuation for a part-time player, with. 5 sacks last season, and he has two so. Dawuane Smoot, Jacksonville Jaguars Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Defensive coordinator Don Brown. 7 pass-rush grade in the country (91. 37) WR: Tyquan Thornton (4. Michigan’s Josh Uche has the highest pass-rushing win percentage in the draft class over the last two years (27. Our Logan Lamorandier takes a look at whether Zack Baun or Josh Uche is a better fit for Matt Patricia's defense in 2020. The New England Patriots and edge rusher Josh Uche have had no contract discussions, per FOX Sports’ Henry McKenna. The back end of NFL rosters are filled with undersized edge defenders who dominated in college but were rendered ineffective in the NFL. Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports. Weight 240. Draft Team Miami Dolphins. LB Josh Uche. PFF gave Uche a 75. Draft Team Buffalo Bills. Round 2. Pass rushers Matthew Judon and Josh Uche beat them routinely. The Utah alum has posted the worst PFF rating of his career to date with a 45. Nick Bosa (90. Kwity Paye. Yes, he established himself as one of the most dangerous pass rushers in the league last year with 12. 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. 1 PRSH grade, 5 pressures, 2 sacks (1 stri. 2021. No Blitz. 7% pressure. Besides piling up a career-high 11. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. 19. One concern for opposing teams interested in Uche is his injury. Patriots edge defenders Matthew Judon and Josh Uche picked up where they left off in 2022, each recording a sack. Uche, who has been dogged. 7%). DOB 1994-11-11 ( 29. 9 pick in April), Josh Jobe (currently at. Dallas won 38-3. 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. View expert consensus rankings for Josh Uche (New England Patriots), read the latest news and get detailed fantasy football statistics. Butch Dill/Associated Press Inside an Airbnb along the waters of Miami Beach, Josh Uche is getting his hair trimmed by barber Steven Rivera. 9% win rate on ‘true pass sets’ this season ranks 23rd behind Danielle Hunter (24. 6% of snaps in his senior season at Michigan. — PFF College (@PFF_College) January 27, 2020 For his senior season at Michigan, Uche totaled 23 solo tackles, 8. 7 in those three years. 2) and total pressures (25). 38 million. 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. 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. 5 sacks and 11. Uche. 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. – 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. His 23. • Draft and trade for yourself: Try PFF's Mock Draft Simulator — trade picks and players and mock for your favorite NFL team. The 25-year-old is playing out the final year of his rookie. Position: Outside linebacker/Defensive edge/Move linebacker. Josh Uche, Michigan 8. 9 and now 73. Selection 38. DOB 1998-09-18 ( 25. As it turns out, his coach was lobbying for it. As he tries to see beyond the current difficult season New England is mired in. They proved that to be the case in Sunday’s shocking upset victory over the Buffalo Bills. The Patriots rank third in pressure rate as a defense (38. Uche credits "some open, transparent dialogue with Bill" for helping him work through hearing his name involved in trade buzz. Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports LB Josh Uche. The Alabama product was the 12th-ranked player on PFF’s big board but slid to Round 2. Uche finished with six QB pressures on 27 pass-rush snaps, ranking fifth. Josh Uche (NE ED - 55): 93. He also threw an accurate pass on 84. According to Pro Football Focus, Uche’s run defense grade is 28. 5 sacks, his pressure and win percentage ranked near the top of all edge defenders in football. 2). 1) Height 6' 3". According to PFF, Burns has a 77. 5 sacks was tied for 14th most in a single season in Michigan program history. Opened all 13 games, posting an 80. 2M) view Kendrick Bourne ($4. Helping get you started: Going through the p referred scoring and lineup requirements for a balanced. 5 sacks, and three forced fumbles. 0 (123rd/144) PFF WAR, 2020-22:-0. He also had the second-most big-time throws (34), behind only Josh Allen. Subscribe Today, Use DOMINATE for $20 off! NFL News & Analysis. He has generated 56 quarterback pressures and 12 sacks on just 285 pass-rush reps, with his 19. 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. 3 million in total guarantees. 5 for loss), 16. 5 sacks shouldn’t be overlooked, but when it comes to every pass. Jordy McElroy. Rhamondre Stevenson. Nov 7, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) in action against the…. The New England Patriots moved up to select former Michigan linebacker Josh Uche in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. After starting just five games from 2015-2021, Smith was among the biggest surprises during the 2022 season. Atlanta Falcons: WR Drake London, USC Preseason Week 1 Grade: 76. Josh Uche, New England Patriots. Games watched: Illinois, Notre Dame, Penn State, Alabama, Senior Bowl. Judon’s 15. Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Marte MapuUche finished the 2019 season with 34 tackles (11. The thinking here is that New England will struggle to find common ground in a valuation for a part-time player, with Uche logging. Judon not making the list is probably the biggest head-scratcher considering he. Jake Luton, Oregon State. Josh Uche NFL draft player profile, with bio, stats and videos. Breaking down media reactions as New England selects Michigan's Josh Uche in the second round. You can get by against unathletic college tackles by simply being quicker than they are, but you simply need more ways to win once you get to the league. Round 2 (37): S Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne Round 2 (60): EDGE Josh. , Saturday, Sept. Micah Parsons (91. 0 pass-blocking grade601 votes, 26 comments. 88/yr + FREE Draft Kit. 3 out of 100 in the first two weeks. Josh Uche, Michigan Draft Board Rank: 66th. The New England Patriots ’ 2021 draft class has been a mixed bag. Draft Year 2020. 17 quarterback disruptions. Myles Garrett (93. View all Flex Rankings. — PFF Draft (@PFF_College) January 22, 2020. In a recent article by Pro Football Focus, Brad Spielberger suggested that the Raiders make a move for Jets EDGE Carl Lawson. Total QBR. 0 pass-rush grade per PFF with two sacks, 17 total pressures, and 3 QB hits this season. 2023 regular season stats. As a senior, Uche finally became a starter and turned that trust into 7. 2% of those reps, which was second among. Josh Uche. 3% of his pass rushing snaps, posting a. LSU’s K’Lavon Chaisson ranked just 41st in. He has also totaled 27 pressures (tied for first) and 3. Josh Uche spoke with MassLive at his locker Tuesday and talked about the possibility of hitting free agency, his desire to remain a Patriot, along with the team's hugely disappointing season. 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. 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. Uche played just 179 snaps in his rookie year in New England yet generated 14 total pressures on 99 pass rushes. 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. Chase Young, Josh Uche, and Burns are all set to be free agents. 5 sacks and forming a terrifying pass. For comparison, he ranks 11th in pass-rush grade (82. 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. 3). 1. 7 pass-rushing grade by PFF. 4) 5. 1 grade from Pro. How many sacks does Josh Uche have? Josh Uche has 2. Getty Images DL Sam Roberts. NOW PLAYING video Press Pass: J. However,. 1 1 (14th overall) 10. Dillon are NFL's best RB duo: B oth Jones and Dillon received top-five rushing grades at 90. According to PFF, “Uche generated 56 quarterback pressures and notched 12 sacks on just 285 pass-rush reps in 2022, with his 19. The 83. If you look past the numbers, though, you see he graded very well. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: EDGE Josh Uche. LB Josh Uche. Uche has picked up right where Chase Winovich left off last year, with a 90. Complete career NFL stats for New England Patriots Linebacker Josh Uche on ESPN. Josh Uche had a grade similar to Chase Young, the former No. NFL defensive coordinators who plan to rattle the best quarterbacks can do so with a top-tier playmaker. 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. 3). The New England Patriots moved up to select former Michigan linebacker Josh Uche in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. Tackling issues and struggles in coverage have contributed to a PFF grade of 63. Ro after listening to your podcast I got to thinking about the DTs in this draft class. two days after the Senior Bowl concluded, PFF tweeted out that Uche was the highest. Round 5. Strange posted a solid pass-blocking grade of 67. Jacksonville Jaguars. And much of their efforts had been focused on edge-rushers, with talks going pretty deep on players like New England’s Josh Uche…”. 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. — Josh Uche has quarterbacks spooked. Buffalo Bills. On the other side of things, Josh Uche. Although Uche is a situational pass-rusher, locking up a 25-year-old rusher is paramount, as EDGE is one of the hardest positions to draft and develop in the NFL. (Combination of @PFF 's Pass Rush Win Rate and Run Stops, weighted so pass rush is more important. New England Patriots EDGE Josh Uche barely played in 2021, but when he did, he made a big impact. John Franklin, NYJ: May see more work inside. 2% pass-rush win rate ranking sixth among edge defenders and his. But one of his most notable plays came 50 yards downfield. 1) Height 6' 3". 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. 5 in 2022. 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. . Both numbers are concerns for the expected first-rounder. Because Uche is only 240. Josh Uche has a higher ceiling and a much better matchup. Transactions . In 2023, Uche will earn a base salary of $1,344,909, while carrying a cap hit of $1,714,788 and a dead cap value of $369,879. 9% in a part. 33) LB: Josh Uche (4. Upcoming Opponent: New England Patriots. New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche had a productive rookie season in 2020, and there are reasons to be optimistic about an even better sophomore campaign. Speed 4. In a thin pass rushing class, Uche is the one player in the middle rounds who could end up making a big impact. It’s time for another 2020 NFL Draft profile. He crushed guards as an interior blitzer this past. ] Offense Jan 13, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws against the Clemson Tigers in the College Football Playoff national championship game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. 100 pass-rush snaps) in pass-rush win rate (19. Josh Uche is coming off his rookie year that was filled with injuries and little playing time. 1%). The New England Patriots and edge rusher Josh Uche have had no contract discussions, per FOX Sports’ Henry McKenna. 5 sacks are tied for 14th most in a single. A lot of players in this one, but the important ones at the top have hit. School: Michigan. Christian Barmore, Carl Davis, Daniel Ekuale, Davon Godchaux, Lawrence Guy, Deatrich Wise (6) The Patriots brought the band back with this group. PFF's exclusive metrics provide Linebacker (LB) position rankings, grades, and snap counts. A full offense and IDP draft strategy walkthrough: Find out w here to take the first IDPs and which ones to target first. 1, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. New England tied for third in the NFL with 54 sacks. 8 in 2022, via PFF, but underwhelmed as a run blocker (48. Expect New England to us Uche in a myriad of ways, maybe even giving him the chance to play man or zone coverage in the middle of the. LB Josh Uche. 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. 7 and 88. Free Agent profile for ED Josh UcheJosh Uche's tape is loaded with him handling Patriots-style responsibilities. Joshua Uche (born September 18, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National. Josh Uche’s time with the Patriots could be nearing an end. 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. 4 percent — saw him attack the pocket as a pass rusher. 5 sacks, his pressure and win percentage ranked near the top of all edge defenders in football. • Dominate your fantasy league in 2023: For up-to-date fantasy draft rankings and projections, check out PFF’s fantasy rankings tool! Estimated Reading Time: 13 minutes With bye weeks and injuries beginning to test the depth of fantasy football rosters, checking in on weekly rankings to find all the players to target and avoid each week. 6 PFF grade ranked second only to Chase Young among rookie edge players. Josh Uche flying under the radar despite already being one of the NFL's most efficient pass-rushers: Uche's 19. The performance earned him praise and some strong words from All-Pro defensive end Cameron Jordan. 2% of the defensive snaps. 5%) and Chase Young (24. Football Power Index. Uche excels as a pass-rusher, which is why he earned a 91. However, it's his ability off the ball that makes him versatile and a perfect. Patriots' Josh Uche: Downgraded to out. But for IDP managers who spent significant draft capital on him this year, he could show some signs of improvement in Week 3. As things stand at the 2020 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills will first select at the No. He also played in a deep group of linebackers, and Uche contributed largely as a pass-rusher. Win Rates. 4 percent — saw him attack the pocket as a pass rusher. 3) 2. Includes scoring, rushing, defensive and receiving stats. Uche had been playing a rotational role for the New England defense and had only missed one game this year. 2 pass-rush grade, 15 quarterback pressures, and five sacks through Week 6. 1%), per PFF, albeit Uche isn’t much of a contributor on early downs. Even without key playmakers, such as linebacker Josh Uche and defensive end Keion White, the team still generated. By Brad Spielberger. 739K subscribers in the Patriots community. “Josh Uche: 17. He was, most importantly, not a liability. Of those, edge rusher Josh Uche. With Anthony Brown scheduled to enter free agency coming off a torn Achilles, in addition to rookie DaRon Bland proving to be an effective slot cornerback, the Cowboys would be wise to invest serious resources to find a more-than-capable outside cornerback during the 2023 offseason. View the profile of New England Patriots Linebacker Josh Uche on ESPN. Josh Uche beat him around the edge for speed once and Anfernee Jennings gave him some real problems on multiple occasions. Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn State 9. 5%). 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. Edge: Josh Uche, New England Patriots Edge: Mario Addison, Houston Texans LB: Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens LB:. The Patriots listened, but are hanging on to young contract-year guys Josh Uche, Kyle Dugger and Mike Onwenu. 2023 regular season stats. com 247Sports MaxPreps SportsLine ShopThat means the likes of edge rusher Josh Uche, safety Kyle Dugger and offensive lineman Michael Onwenu in particular could be the subject of trade negotiations in the coming days. Winning the division is great, but if this team. Josh Uche, New England Patriots (83. Hybrid player at his best rushing the passer but can also play off the line. 6 mark this season to rank fourth at his position. He’s totaled just two sacks so far this season after amassing 11. PFF had never graded him under 69. The Patriots placed Josh Uche on injured reserve and activated Chase Winovich off injured reserve, according to the NFL transaction wire. Josh Uche and Chase. (SEA), Marcus Davenport (MIN) Other than quarterback, there’s not a more pressing need than a dominant edge defender for the Falcons. 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. The Bills quarterback capped off an impressive regular season with his highest PFF grade of the 2022 campaign. Trevor Sikkema (PFF) Every team’s top three players entering the 2023 season. PFF ranked him as their highest-rated prospect at the Senior Bowl. Thus, there will be less time, forcing Sam Howell to make quicker decisions as to where he is going with the. Uche is set to be a free agent in 2024. 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 credits a lot of his success to his counterpart. Josh Uche of the Patriots gives a kiss to the sky during training camp in Foxboro. DOB 1999-07-28 ( 24. 5 sacks and 10. Strange posted a solid pass-blocking grade of 67. Alongside Pro Bowler Matthew Judon, Uche helped provide the Pats with one of the more formidable pass-rushing tandems in the NFL last season. 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. 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. With situational pass rushing expected to play a. However, he is not a three down player and seems to be a massive liability. 3 pass-blocking grade — the second. 0) and Judon (14. 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. 99/mo. That ranked. After Chase Young, there is a lot of guessing with the pass rushers. The outside speed addition of 2022 second-rounder Alec Pierce and 2023 third-round pick Josh Downs, a shifty slot weapon,. 8. 2% pass-rush win rate in 2022 ranked seventh among. Nick Bosa, SF: Holdout continues. Jan 13, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. more. Micah Parsons - Cowboys: 91. Uche credits "some open, transparent dialogue with Bill" for helping him work through hearing his name. Zack Moss, Utah. Uche's 26. PFF Elite subscribers can also download the 1,100-page 2020 NFL Draft Guide. Terrell Lewis, Alabama 10. Trending on NESN. 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. and New England used the return to land safety Kyle Dugger and edge defender 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,. 5 sacks in 2022 and has two. 2% pass-rush win rate ranking sixth among edge defenders and his 20. School: Michigan. Saving the best for last, if it weren't for his part-time role, Uche would likely already be regarded as a top pass-rusher in the NFL, as he is fresh off a season when he ranked seventh among NFL edge defenders (min. 5 million would be a fair contract for a. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) 5 / 10• 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. 3). All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Josh Uche. 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. EDGE Josh Uche, New England Patriots. The duo of Uche (10. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade) Uche had 13. Also, I'm told they never got any calls on QB Mac Jones or RB Zeke Elliott. He has earned a 70. But Judon doesn't believe he's even the best pass rusher on his own team. 5%) and Chase Young (24. 5 sacks on just 373 defensive snaps, which had many. 4) 5. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. It was the Joe Mixon show in Downtown Cincinnati in Week 9. Josh Uche Meet "Mr. Josh Uche, New England Patriots; Denico Autry, Tennessee Titans; Randy Gregory,. 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. 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. Josh Uche generated 56 quarterback pressures and notched 12 sacks on just 285 pass-rush reps in 2022, with his 19. 3, was one of the best guards in football in the 2022 season. Lawrence Guy, however, is balking. 5 million would be a fair contract for a. 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. Neither Matt Judon or Josh Uche did enough to earn AFC Defensive Player of the Week. J.