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Michael Onwenu credits Michigan football for getting him 'pro-ready'

Michigan football opens the 2020 season Sept. 5 on the road against Washington, and finishes Nov. 28 on the road against Ohio State. Wochit

Tom Brady may not be a New England Patriot anymore.

But Bill Belichick still has a fondness for Michigan football players.

On Friday night, the Patriots traded up to take Wolverine pass-rusher Josh Uche in the second round of the NFL draft.

One day later, the Patriots added someone who has spent the past few years blocking Uche in practice — offensive lineman Michael Onwenu.

New England took Onwenu in the sixth round with the No.