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Michigan football's Josh Uche on NFL draft decision: 'I felt like it was time'

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Although Josh Uche enjoyed a breakout season for Michigan football in 2018, the success didn't change his approach.

As he led the Wolverines last season with seven sacks as a situational pass rusher, Uche found himself wanting to prove more. The desire was linked with his position as a strongside (SAM) linebacker, which asked Uche to do everything — stop the run, play as a traditional linebacker, drop back in pass coverage and of course, rush the passer.

In 2018, though, he was used almost exclusively as a pass rusher.