The New England Patriots selected a few good players in the 2020 NFL Draft, but one of them stood above the rest as a key contributor this past season.
That player is Michael Onwenu, who the Patriots took in the sixth round with the 182nd overall pick in the draft.
The University of Michigan product quickly became a valuable and reliable offensive lineman for the Patriots. Onwenu played and started all 16 games, while showing impressive versatility by playing snaps at guard and tackle positions.
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The Professional Football Writers of America released its 2020 All-Rookie team Tuesday, and Onwenu was the only Patriots player to make the list.
Here's the full PFWA All-Rookie team:
Offense
QB – Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
RB – James Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars; Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts
WR – Chase Claypool, Pittsburgh Steelers; Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings
TE – Harrison Bryant, Cleveland Browns
C – Lloyd Cushenberry III, Denver Broncos
G – Damien Lewis, Seattle Seahawks; Mike Onwenu, New England Patriots
T – Jedrick Wills Jr., Cleveland Browns; Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Defense
DL – Derrick Brown, Carolina Panthers; Raekwon Davis, Miami Dolphins; Javon Kinlaw, San Francisco 49ers; Chase Young, Washington Football Team
LB – Kenneth Murray Jr., Los Angeles Chargers; Patrick Queen, Baltimore Ravens; Isaiah Simmons, Arizona Cardinals
CB – Cameron Dantzler, Minnesota Vikings; L’Jarius Sneed, Kansas City Chiefs
The Patriots offensive line could look a lot different next season. Starting center David Andrews and starting left guard Joe Thuney are both free agents. Right tackle Marcus Cannon was one of the team's eight COVID-19 opt outs, and he has not yet officially returned to the team.
Onwenu could be one of the strengths of the offensive line for a long time. He's talented, versatile and durable -- three of the most important qualities for any football player.