For the New England Patriots of the National Football League, guard Michael Onwenu plays. He is 159 kg and 1.91 m tall. He graduated from Cass Technical High. He chose Michigan over Alabama, Ohio State, and other schools despite being the #1 recruit in the state of Michigan for his class.
He attended the University of Michigan after graduating from high school, where he played collegiate football for the Michigan Wolverines. His freshman year saw him participate on both the offensive and defensive lines. He spent the next three years of his career at right guard, starting the last two and being named to the third team of the Big Ten Conference his junior and senior years.
In the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, he was selected by the New England Patriots. He played on many offensive lines in the early part of his first season. He played right tackle, both guard positions, and the sixth offensive lineman/jumbo tight end position. He made his first career start at left guard against the Las Vegas Raiders after beginning the first two games as the sixth offensive lineman.
He contributed to the Patriots’ 36-20 triumph as they rushed for 250 yards. He started all 16 of the Patriots’ games despite switching between guard and tackle throughout the year, finishing as one of the league’s top offensive linemen.
What number is Michael onwenu?
Michael Onwenu wears jersey number 71 for the New England Patriots football team in the NFL.