If you had to pick the most unlikely starter on the New England Patriots’ roster, you might start with rookie offensive lineman Michael Onwenu.
The Michigan product was a sixth-round pick who’s switching positions in the NFL without the aid of rookie minicamp, organized team activities, minicamp and preseason games. Against all odds, Onwenu is pushing starting right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor for a starting job in Week 3.
Onwenu played 29 total offensive snaps Sunday night, including the Patriots’ final 17 plays. The rookie played right tackle on 15 of those final 17 plays, and he slid over to tight end in the Patriots’ double jumbo formation twice while Eluemunor re-entered the game at right tackle.