Josh Uche has a lot of the same traits as Zack Baun but less buzz. Hybrid player at his best rushing the passer but can also play off the line.

Game-clinching sack with a speed rush. Explosive, swipes down to keep himself clean, check out the bend around the arc. #Patriots
Uche either goes with the dip with speed or can also bull-rush his way into the QB. Speed to power is nice.
Also love that you can stand Uche up over the guard and have him rush from the interior. Overpowers the guard and bullies his way into the backfield.
Uche is surprisingly good in man coverage as well. Showed up in one-on-ones at the Senior Bowl too. Has no problems running the seam here with the tight end.
Check this out. Uche spot dropping in zone off the ball runs up the middle of the field with KJ Hamler. 245-pound linebacker running to catch up with one of the fastest players in the draft.
Uche needs to improve as a processor to be an effective off-ball linebacker agains the run. But he's clearly got the juice as an edge rusher and interior blitzer. Plus, those coverage skills are nice. He's a lot closer to Baun than people think.
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