Mike Onwenu has earned himself a bit of recognition prior to the start of training camp.

ESPN released rankings for different positions across the league, surveying "league executives, coaches, scouts, and players," along with looking at interviews and reviewing film. And while he didn't earn a spot in the Top 10, Onwenu was given an honorable mention among the top interior offensive linemen in the league. 

"He's really underrated," an AFC scout said. "Physical. And doesn't make many mistakes. He's just not on everyone's radar."

Onwenu was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round, 182nd overall in the 2020 NFL Draft. He was able to earn a spot during his rookie season due to injures on the offensive line. Onwenu made his first career start in the Patriots 23-60 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 27, 2020. 

Including his rookie year, Onwenu has played 2,517 offensive snaps for the Patriots, allowing 12 sacks since being drafted. He also has a 92.2% pass block and 71.6% run block win rate. 

Here are the full rankings of the NFL's top 10 interior offensive linemen: 

1. Zach Martin, Dallas Cowboys

2. Joe Thuney, Kansas City Chiefs 

3. Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts 

4. Elgton Jenkins, Green Bay Packers 

5. Joel Bitonio, Cleveland Browns 

6. Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles

7. Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta Falcons 

8. Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs 

9. Brandon Scherff, Jacksonville Jaguars 

10. Frank Ragnow, Detriot Lions 

Honorable Mentions: Erik McCoy, New Orleans, Saints | Trey Smith, Kansas City Chiefs | Landon Dickerson, Philadelphia Eagles | Corey Linsley, Los Angeles Chargers | Wyatt Teller, Cleveland Browns | Mike Onwenu, New England Patriots

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