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New England Patriots take Michigan pass rusher Josh Uche in Round 2 of 2020 NFL draft

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

Michigan football's most prolific pass-rusher over the past two seasons is heading to the New England Patriots.

Josh Uche was taken No. 60 overall by the Patriots in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft on Friday.

Uche saw his stock rise throughout the pre-draft process and was projected to be a second- or third-round selection.

A two-time All-Big Ten honoree and the team's defensive player of the year in 2019, Uche was one of the most fascinating players on Michigan's roster.