Mike Onwenu ranks ninth among NFL guards as Patriots training camp progresses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Mike Onwenu of the New England Patriots has been ranked ninth among the NFL's top guards by Pro Football Focus as the team continues its training camp. This ranking comes after Onwenu was omitted from ESPN's list of top 10 interior offensive linemen, which was released three weeks earlier. Onwenu's durability and strong performance last season, where he logged the most snaps among offensive linemen, contributed to the higher ranking by PFF. He provided a steady presence on the line and played a key role during the Patriots' recent Super Bowl run. Fellow guard Alijah Vera-Tucker also received recognition, landing 20th in PFF's rankings, suggesting a potentially strong guard pairing for the upcoming season.
- •Onwenu ranked ninth by Pro Football Focus among NFL guards.
- •ESPN previously excluded Onwenu from their top rankings.
- •He led NFL offensive linemen with 1,344 snaps in 2025.
- •Alijah Vera-Tucker ranked 20th in PFF's evaluation.
- •The Patriots are focused on strengthening their offensive line.
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"The New England Patriots watched one of their most unswerving offensive linemen receive the recognition that escaped him earlier this summer.Pro Football Focus ranked Patriots right guard Mike Onwenu ninth among the NFL’s top 32 guards entering the 2026 season.The placement arrived three weeks after an ESPN survey of league executives, coaches and scouts left […] The post Patriots’ $57 Million Veteran Lands Top-10 Ranking During Camp After Snub appeared first on HEAVY.
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