Patriots versatile interior lineman who has started at every interior position since 2020.
Mike Onwenu was a sixth-round pick in 2020 who has since started 80+ games at guard, tackle and center for New England. The 2025 season produced his first Pro Bowl as the Patriots' top interior lineman protecting Drake Maye through the Super Bowl LX run.
Path to the league
Michigan product taken 182nd overall by New England in 2020. Made the All-Rookie team. Has played meaningful snaps at three OL positions across his career.
Career highlights
2025 Pro Bowl. 2020 All-Rookie team. AFC Champion (2025). Three-year, $57M extension signed February 2024. Most positional flex among active Patriots OL.
2025 season recap
Started 16 games at right guard. Allowed 1 sack. Patriots offense protected Drake Maye well enough to power the team's run to Super Bowl LX. Onwenu remains the foundation of New England's offensive line through 2028 on his existing deal.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Mike Onwenu
- Pro Football Reference: Mike Onwenu
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Guard
- Group
- offense
- College
- Michigan
- Hometown
- Detroit, MI, USA
- Age
- 28
- Status
- active
