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New England Patriots trade up, take Michigan's 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.

The Patriots traded up to take Josh Uche at No. 60 overall in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft on Friday. The Patriots sent the No. 71 and No. 98 picks to the Baltimore Ravens and received the No. 129 pick in the trade.

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