Patriots make Josh Uche the highest draft pick yet to officially sign his deal
By Matt Dolloff, 985TheSportsHub.com
The Patriots aggressively targeted Josh Uche in the draft, and they’ve done the same with his rookie contract.
Agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN’s Patriots signed second-round draft pick, Josh Uche, to a four-year deal, per @RosenhausSports. Uche is highest draft pick to sign to date.
The Patriots traded up from pick No. 71 to No. 60 in the 2020 NFL Draft to select Uche out of Michigan. Behind-the-scenes footage revealed Patriots owner Robert Kraft speaking to Uche for the first time after the Pats drafted him.
Uche described himself as a “hard-ass worker” in his introductory call with reporters. He didn’t start at Michigan until his senior year but was a three-year letterman and thrived in his final season. Uche logged 8.5 sacks, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 35 total tackles in 13 games (nine starts) as a senior.
The Patriots still have plenty of time to ink their first pick, safety Kyle Dugger out of Lenoir-Rhyne. The Patriots have 10 total draft picks to sign and also worked out deals with 15 undrafted free agents.
In Uche’s case, it certainly appears his Patriots career is off to a nice smooth start.
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