Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Michael Onwenu was born December 10, 1997, in Detroit Michigan. He is an outside linebacker in the NFL.

He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (182nd overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft.

During the early portion of his rookie season, Onwenu played across the offensive line after injuries affected the normal lineup; Onwenu took snaps as a sixth offensive lineman/jumbo tight end, at right tackle, and at both guard positions. After starting the first two games as a sixth offensive lineman, Onwenu made his first career start at left guard against the Las Vegas Raiders. He helped the Patriots amass 250 rushing yards in a 36–20 victory. Despite alternating between Guard and tackle, Onwenu finished the year ranked as one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL and started all 16 Patriots games.

The 2022 season was a bounce back season for Onwenu as he moved to right guard as rookie Cole Strange was the starting left guard, Onwenu impressed at the position, being PFF's No. 4 ranked guard.