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Scouts, media rave about former Michigan defender at Reese’s Senior Bowl

The former Wolverines linebacker is making a big impression in his time down in Mobile, Alabama.

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Down in Mobile, Alabama, practices are well underway for the Reese’s Senior Bowl, which takes place on Saturday.

While much discussion has surrounded quarterback Shea Patterson and how much he can improve his draft stock with a solid performance, another former Wolverine has really stood out in the eyes of both the media and scouts in attendance.

Naturally, Michigan fans are well-versed at former SAM linebacker Josh Uche’s ability, but now that he has more of a national audience, he seems to be taking things to yet another level, with the eyes of the NFL firmly upon him.

He’s made such an impression, that sister site Chargers Wire‘s managing editor, Gavino Borquez, claims that Uche had the best day among anyone on the North team in Wednesday’s Reese’s Senior Bowl practice.

What’s more, scouting website Cover1.net had some glowing reviews from what they saw from Uche this week.

Joshua Uche, LB, Michigan

From the defensive line group, Uche might have gained the most buzz today. He was incredibly consistent on just about every rep. He explosive and showed off his athletic ability and lower body movement. He checked into the Senior Bowl at 6-1 and 241 pounds, so he’ll be undersized to have a consistent role off the edge but he moves well in space and could see playing time at outside linebacker. Whatever is decided, he’s built off a strong day with his disruptiveness and versatility.

He wasn’t alone in capturing that site’s eye, with Ben Bredeson also getting some recognition right up top.

Ben Bredeson, OG, Michigan 

Every time you turned and watched the offensive line, Bredeson from Michigan was impressing me with something. He’s not flashy but he’s consistent and knows how to work within his limited frame at 6-4 and 316 pounds with 31.5-inch arms. Some of his footwork could be refined and it should be with NFL coaching but he looks like he’s ready for the NFL and it wouldn’t surprise me if teams like the Detroit Lions or New England Patriots fall in love with him.

But Uche certainly seemed to be the star of the show, showcasing his versatility and ability in a big way.

Uche told MLive.com after practice that he likens himself to a famous painter, noting that his skill is something of ‘an art form.’

“I feel like Picasso,” Uche said, making what is perhaps the first ever comp to the Spanish painter in NFL draft history. “Some guys think of (pass rushing) more as a robotic action. They’re like, ‘OK, on this step I got to do this. I got to work this, then that,’ and (it’s) very stiff and it doesn’t look fluid. It’s not a fluid art form. But some guys, it’s in their head and it comes naturally.”

Should he continue to show out as many have noted, it’ll be difficult to keep Uche from getting selected relatively high in April’s NFL Draft in Las Vegas.

Check out multiple videos of Uche’s Wednesday performance below.

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