Michael Onwenu

Michael Onwenu (born December 10, 1997) is an American football guard for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan.

Michael Onwenu
New England Patriots
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1997-12-10) December 10, 1997
Detroit, Michigan
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:350 lb (159 kg)
Career information
High school:Cass Technical
(Detroit, Michigan)
College:Michigan
NFL Draft:2020 / Round: 6 / Pick: 182
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

Playing at Cass Technical High School, Onwenu was the top-ranked recruit in the state of Michigan for his class and committed to Michigan over Alabama, Ohio State and others.[1] He played on both the offensive line and defensive line his freshman year before spending the final three years of his career at right guard, starting the final two and earning third-team all-Big Ten Conference honors his junior and senior seasons.[1]

Professional career

Onwenu was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (182nd overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft.[2]

Personal life

Onwenu is of Nigerian descent; his parents were born in Nigeria but later moved to the United States.[1]

References
  1. Brugler, Dane (April 7, 2020). The Athletic's 2020 NFL Draft Guide (PDF). The Athletic. p. 110. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  2. "Patriots select Michael Onwenu with 182nd pick in 2020 NFL Draft". boston.com. April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2020.


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