History of Joshua Uche in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2026

Joshua Uche is an American professional football linebacker currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft after playing college football for the Michigan Wolverines. He signed with the Eagles in 2024.

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September 18, 1998: Joshua Uche's Birth

On September 18, 1998, Joshua Ikechukwu Uche was born. He is an American professional football linebacker.

1998: Uche's Birth and Early Life

In 1998, Joshua Uche was born to Nigerian immigrants and grew up in Miami, Florida.

2016: Freshman Year Challenges

In 2016, during his freshman year at the University of Michigan, Joshua Uche tore his meniscus, caught a "bad virus," and appeared in only four games.

2017: Limited Action Due to Injury

In 2017, as a sophomore, Uche sustained a stress fracture and saw limited action in 10 games.

November 2018: Recognition as a Surprising Player

In November 2018, Joshua Uche was recognized by the Detroit Free Press as "the most surprising player on the nation's top-ranked defense."

2018: Seeking More Playing Time

In 2018, after a frustrating 2017 season with a lack of playing time, Uche met with defensive coordinator Don Brown to express his desire for more opportunities.

2019: Career-High Tackles and Sacks

During the 2019 season, Joshua Uche recorded a career-high 34 tackles and led the team with 8.5 sacks, earning him a spot on the 2019 All-Big Ten defensive second-team.

September 26, 2020: Placed on Injured Reserve

On September 26, 2020, Joshua Uche was placed on injured reserve due to a foot injury.

2020: Drafted by New England Patriots

In 2020, Joshua Uche was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the NFL draft.

2020: Senior Bowl and NFL Draft Declaration

In 2020, Uche played in the Senior Bowl and declared for the NFL draft, foregoing his final year of eligibility.

December 31, 2020: Placed on Injured Reserve

On December 31, 2020, Joshua Uche was placed on injured reserve.

November 17, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve

On November 17, 2021, Joshua Uche was placed on injured reserve.

2022: Breakout Year

In 2022, Joshua Uche had a breakout year, finishing with 11.5 sacks and earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Starting off slow, Uche got his first sack of the season in Week 8, then followed it up with a three-sack performance against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9. In Week 14, had five tackles, three sacks, and three tackles for loss in a 27–13 win over the Arizona Cardinals, earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week.