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

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

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

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Was a four-year letterman at Michigan and a two-time All-Big Ten third team selection (2018-19).
• Appeared in 46 career games, playing along the offensive line in 41 contests.
• Started 35 games at guard, also contributing on PAT/field goal protection unit throughout his career.

SEASONAL REVIEWS

Senior Year (2019):

• Earned fourth varsity letter as a senior in 2019.
• Was an All-Big Ten third team (coaches) and All-Big Ten honorable mention (media) selection.
• Started all 13 games at right guard.
• Made 30th career start against Notre Dame (10/26) and started his 35th in final career game against Alabama in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl (1/1).

Junior Year (2018):

• Earned third varsity letter as a junior in 2018.
• Was an All-Big Ten third team (coaches) and All-Big Ten honorable mention (media) selection.
• Started all 13 games at right guard, including against Florida in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl (12/29), his second career starting assignment in a bowl game.

Sophomore Year (2017):

• Earned second varsity letter as a sophomore in 2017.
• Started nine games and played in 11 contests.
• Made starts in the first eight games at right guard and the Outback Bowl against South Carolina (1/1) at left guard.
• Started his first career game at right guard against Florida in the Advocare Classic (9/2).
• Missed the Minnesota (11/4) and Maryland (11/11) games due to injury.

Freshman Year (2016):

• Earned first varsity letter as a freshman in 2016.
• Played in nine games, also seeing action on field-goal protection unit.
• Made collegiate debut against Hawaii (9/3), playing both offensive and defensive line.
• Saw action at defensive tackle against Penn State (9/24).
• Played both ways at Rutgers (10/8), logging snaps at right guard and nose tackle as well as on field goal protection unit.

PERSONAL:

• Born Dec. 10, 1997.
• Enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, majoring in general studies.