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Michigan LB Josh Uche entering 2020 NFL draft, plans to play in bowl

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan linebacker Josh Uche is entering the 2020 NFL draft.

The redshirt junior shared his plans Wednesday night on his social media accounts, adding he will play for the 17th-ranked Wolverines in their bowl game.

Uche is ranked No. 9 among the top outside linebacker prospects for next year's NFL draft, according to ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.

Uche had a team-high 8 1/2 sacks this season and had three more tackles for losses. He had 34 tackles, forced two fumbles, recovering one, and defended two passes.