Sixth-round draft picks are usually not guaranteed a spot on a team’s roster. And even if they make it through final cuts, they are not expected to become anything more than depth players during their rookie season. The 182nd overall selection of last year’s draft, however, took a different path in his first year as a pro.
Michael Onwenu established himself as a likely building block for the New England Patriots’ offensive line for years to come.
Onwenu began his pro career as a rotational backup at right tackle but eventually earned the starting gig at the position despite never having played it in college.