Joshua Ikechukwu Uche is an American football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs as of the 2024 NFL season. He was selected by the New England Patriots with the 60th overall pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Uche played for the Patriots from 2020 to 2024 before signing a one-year, $3 million contract with the Chiefs in 2024. As of Week 12 of the 2024 season, he has recorded 78 total tackles, 20.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery, according to Pro Football Reference.
Before entering the NFL, Uche played college football at the University of Michigan. According to Sports Reference, he recorded a total of 56 tackles, 16.5 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles. In 2019, he was named the team's Defensive Player of the Year and earned Second-Team All-Big Ten honors. Growing up, he attended Christopher Columbus High School and was rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.com, Scout.com, and ESPN.
What is Joshua Uche’s 40 time?
According to ESPN, Uche completed the 40-yard dash in 4.59 seconds at the Prep Recruiting Combine. He also participated in several other drills, recording a vertical leap of 32.5 inches and finished the 20-yard shuttle in 4.42 seconds.
Additionally, he completed 18 reps of the 225-pound bench press at the 2020 NFL Combine.
| Test Type | Test Result |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | 4.42 seconds |
| Vertical Jump | 32.5 inches |
| Power Throw | 27.0 feet |
| SPARQ Rating | 78.72 |
Josh Uche Physical Attributes
| Age | 26 years (as of November 2024) |
| Weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Josh Uche’s Height
Uche stands 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall.
Josh Uche’s Weight
Uche weighs around 240 pounds or 109 kg as of November 2024.
Josh Uche’s Age
Uche was born on September 18, 1998, in Miami, Florida, and is 26 years old as of November 2024.
FAQs on Josh Uche
A. Josh Uche’s attended the University of Michigan.
A. Josh Uche attended Christopher Columbus High School.
A. Josh Uche wears jersey number 55, representing the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL.
A. Josh Uche plays as the football linebacker.
