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{{short description|American football defensive end}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}}
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{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2020}}
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|4|19}}
| birth_place = [[Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania]]
| birth_place = [[Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania]], U.S.
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| college = [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]]
| college = [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]] (2014–2018)
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* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2019}}–present)
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})
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* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
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*[[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2023}})
* 2× First-team All-[[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] ([[2017 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2017]], [[2018 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2018]])
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*Second-team [[Walter Camp Football Foundation|WCFF]], [[American Football Coaches Association|AFCA]] & [[College Football News|CFN]] [[College Football All-American|All-American]] ([[2018 College Football All-America Team|2018]])
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* Second-team [[College Football All-American|All-American]] ([[2018 College Football All-America Team|2018]])
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* 2× First-team [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten]] ([[2017 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2017]], [[2018 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2018]])
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'''Chase Winovich''' (born April 19, 1995) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] for the [[New England Patriots]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). As a junior, he was a 2017 first team (media) and second team (coaches) All-Big Ten selection. As a senior, he was first team All-Big Ten (both coaches and media) and receive several second team All-American recognition. He played [[linebacker]] and [[tight end]] at Michigan before switching to [[defensive end]] as a junior. He was drafted by the Patriots in the third round of the [[2019 NFL Draft]].
'''Chase Camden Winovich''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|w|ɪ|n|oʊ|v|ɪ|tʃ}})<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pronunciation Guide - Patriots|url=https://patriots.1rmg.com/pronunciation-guide/|access-date=2020-07-07|website=patriots.1rmg.com}}</ref> (born April 19, 1995) is a former [[American football]] [[defensive end]] who played in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for five seasons. He played [[college football]] at the [[Michigan Wolverines football|University of Michigan]]. He was a two-time All-[[Big Ten Conference]] selection, and received [[College Football All-American|All-American]] honors in 2018. He was drafted by the [[New England Patriots]] in the third round of the [[2019 NFL Draft]]. Winovich spent his first three seasons with the Patriots, also playing for the [[Cleveland Browns]], [[Houston Texans]] and [[Miami Dolphins]].


==Early years==
==Early years==
He played linebacker and quarterback at [[Thomas Jefferson High School (Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania)|Thomas Jefferson High School]] in Pennsylvania, where he committed to Michigan over offers from [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]], [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas]], [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]], [[Michigan State Spartans football|Michigan State]], [[Missouri Tigers football|Missouri]], [[Northwestern Wildcats football|Northwestern]], [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]], [[Pittsburgh Panthers football|Pitt]], [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]], [[Virginia Tech Hokies football|Virginia Tech]], and [[West Virginia Mountaineers football|West Virginia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://michigan.rivals.com/news/recruiting-recap-chase-winovich|title=Recruiting Recap: Chase Winovich|accessdate=November 29, 2017|date=January 22, 2014|publisher=[[Rivals.com]]|author=Reid, Andy}}</ref> At times he also played [[safety (football position)|safety]] and [[return specialist]].<ref name=ECWmfMtpifs/> Despite being a lifelong Ohio State fan and having an offer from Ohio State, he committed to Michigan due to his connection to Michigan head coach [[Brady Hoke]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/01/once_a_huge_ohio_state_fan_cha.html|title=Once a huge Ohio State fan, Chase Winovich swayed to Michigan by Brady Hoke's 'real' personality|accessdate=November 29, 2017|date=January 27, 2014|website=[[MLive.com]]|author=Baumgardner, Nick}}</ref> Winovich's brother-in-law was also a huge Michigan fan.<ref name=ECWmfMtpifs>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2016/09/michigans_chase_winovich_gets.html|title=Emotional Chase Winovich makes family, Michigan teammates proud in first start|accessdate=November 30, 2017|date=September 11, 2016|website=[[MLive.com]]|author=Wenzel, Matt}}</ref> On [[National Signing Day]], February 5, 2014, Winovich was the first to submit his [[National Letter of Intent]] paperwork, which was officially processed at 7:03&nbsp;a.m., to Michigan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/02/chase_winovich_becomes_michiga.html|title=Chase Winovich becomes Michigan's first signee of the day, personality reminds staff of Jake Ryan|accessdate=November 30, 2017|date=February 5, 2014|website=[[MLive.com]]|author=Baumgardner, Nick}}</ref>
Winovich played [[linebacker]] and [[quarterback]] at [[Thomas Jefferson High School (Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania)|Thomas Jefferson High School]] in Pennsylvania, where he committed to Michigan over offers from [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]], [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas]], [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]], [[Michigan State Spartans football|Michigan State]], [[Missouri Tigers football|Missouri]], [[Northwestern Wildcats football|Northwestern]], [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]], [[Pittsburgh Panthers football|Pitt]], [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]], [[Virginia Tech Hokies football|Virginia Tech]], and [[West Virginia Mountaineers football|West Virginia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://michigan.rivals.com/news/recruiting-recap-chase-winovich|title=Recruiting Recap: Chase Winovich|access-date=November 29, 2017|date=January 22, 2014|publisher=[[Rivals.com]]|author=Reid, Andy}}</ref> At times he also played [[safety (football position)|safety]] and [[return specialist]].<ref name=ECWmfMtpifs/> Despite being a lifelong Ohio State fan and having an offer from Ohio State, he committed to Michigan due to his connection to Michigan head coach [[Brady Hoke]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/01/once_a_huge_ohio_state_fan_cha.html|title=Once a huge Ohio State fan, Chase Winovich swayed to Michigan by Brady Hoke's 'real' personality|access-date=November 29, 2017|date=January 27, 2014|website=[[MLive.com]]|author=Baumgardner, Nick}}</ref> Winovich's brother-in-law was also a huge Michigan fan.<ref name=ECWmfMtpifs>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2016/09/michigans_chase_winovich_gets.html|title=Emotional Chase Winovich makes family, Michigan teammates proud in first start|access-date=November 30, 2017|date=September 11, 2016|website=[[MLive.com]]|author=Wenzel, Matt}}</ref> On [[National Signing Day]], February 5, 2014, Winovich was the first to submit his [[National Letter of Intent]] paperwork, which was officially processed at 7:03&nbsp;a.m., to Michigan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/02/chase_winovich_becomes_michiga.html|title=Chase Winovich becomes Michigan's first signee of the day, personality reminds staff of Jake Ryan|access-date=November 30, 2017|date=February 5, 2014|website=[[MLive.com]]|author=Baumgardner, Nick}}</ref>


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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Chase Winovich
| recruit = Chase Winovich
| position = [[Linebacker|LB]]
| position = [[Linebacker|LB]]
| hometown = Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania
| hometown = Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania
| highschool = [[Thomas Jefferson High School (Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania)|Thomas Jefferson H.S.]]
| highschool = [[Thomas Jefferson High School (Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania)|Thomas Jefferson H.S.]]
| feet = 6
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| inches = 3.5
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| weight = 217
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| commitdate = June 1, 2013
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===2014–2016 seasons===
===2014–2016 seasons===
Winovich began his Michigan career as a freshman linebacker, switched to tight end as a sophomore (for new coach [[Jim Harbaugh]]) before settling at defensive line in 2016.<ref name=ECWmfMtpifs/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/university-michigan/wolverines/2017/10/04/michigan-michigan-state-chase-winovich-crazy/730349001/|title=Michigan football's Chase Winovich: 'Just that right amount of crazy'|accessdate=November 30, 2017|date=October 4, 2017|work=[[Detroit Free Press]]|author=Sipple, George}}</ref> He wore number 59 as a linebacker and 44 as a tight end (who also practiced at [[fullback (gridiron football)|fullback]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/03/chase_winovich_now_officially.html|title=Chase Winovich now officially listed as a tight end on Michigan's roster|accessdate=November 30, 2017|date=March 23, 2015|website=[[MLive.com]]|author=Baumgardner, Nick}}</ref> He did not appear in any games for the [[2014 Michigan Wolverines football team|2014 Michigan Wolverines]], appeared in 6 for the [[2015 Michigan Wolverines football team|2015 Wolverines]] and appeared in 13, starting 2 at [[defensive end]] for the [[2016 Michigan Wolverines football team|2016 Wolverines]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=16356|title=15 Chase Winovich|accessdate=November 29, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]}}</ref>
Winovich began his Michigan career as a freshman [[linebacker]], switched to [[tight end]] as a sophomore (for new coach [[Jim Harbaugh]]) before settling at defensive end in 2016.<ref name=ECWmfMtpifs/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/university-michigan/wolverines/2017/10/04/michigan-michigan-state-chase-winovich-crazy/730349001/|title=Michigan football's Chase Winovich: 'Just that right amount of crazy'|access-date=November 30, 2017|date=October 4, 2017|work=[[Detroit Free Press]]|author=Sipple, George}}</ref> He wore number 59 as a linebacker and 44 as a tight end (he also practiced at [[fullback (gridiron football)|fullback]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/03/chase_winovich_now_officially.html|title=Chase Winovich now officially listed as a tight end on Michigan's roster|access-date=November 30, 2017|date=March 23, 2015|website=[[MLive.com]]|author=Baumgardner, Nick}}</ref> He did not appear in any games for the [[2014 Michigan Wolverines football team|2014 Michigan Wolverines]], appeared in 6 for the [[2015 Michigan Wolverines football team|2015 Wolverines]] and appeared in 13, starting 2 at [[defensive end]] for the [[2016 Michigan Wolverines football team|2016 Wolverines]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=16356|title=15 Chase Winovich|access-date=November 29, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]}}</ref>


===2017 season===
===2017 season===
[[File:Chase Winovich PAB FBC atWisconsin2017 76 (37825870994) (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Winovich in 2017]]In the spring and summer of 2017, Winovich took [[ballet]] lessons in order to improve his ability to shift his weight and control his body.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.michigandaily.com/section/football/chase-winovich-crazy-different-screws-loose-michigan-football|title=The madness that made Chase Winovich|accessdate=November 30, 2017|date=November 21, 2017|work=[[Michigan Daily]]|author=Santo, Kevin}}</ref> He also studied [[Ju-jitsu]] in the summer to improve his agility.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2017/10/michigans_chase_winovich_balle.html|title=Michigan's Chase Winovich: Ballet, Conor McGregor and scrapping for crumbs|accessdate=November 30, 2017|date=October 6, 2017|website=[[MLive.com]]|author=McMann, Aaron}}</ref> On September 23, 2017, Winovich had 4 [[tackle (football move)|tackle]]s for a loss, including 3 [[quarterback sack]]s against [[2017 Purdue Boilermakers football team]], earning Co-Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092517aab.html|title=Big Ten Football Players of the Week: Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Penn State students earn this week's honors|accessdate=November 29, 2017|date=September 25, 2017|website=BigTen.org|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925230750/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092517aab.html|archive-date=September 25, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The performance also earned him recognition as the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week (Michigan's 7th such honoree since 2014 and 3rd on defense).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://waltercamp.org/tcu-rb-darius-anderson-and-michigan-de-chase-winovich-named-walter-camp-fbs-players-of-the-week-presented-by-generation-ucan/|title=TCU RB Darius Anderson and Michigan DE Chase Winovich Named Walter Camp FBS Players of the Week, presented by Generation UCAN|accessdate=November 29, 2017|date=September 24, 2017|website=WalterCamp.org}}</ref> During the 2017 season, Winovich set a career high in tackles with 74. Winovich's 17.0 tackles for loss leads Michigan and the Big Ten and ranks tied for 11th in a single season in program history, while his 8.0 sacks are tied for most in the league. Following his redshirt junior season, Winovich earned [[2017 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2017 All-Big Ten team]] recognition from the media (first team) and coaches (second team).<ref name=TWNAToDST>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/news/2017/11/28/football-thirteen-wolverines-named-all-big-ten-on-defense-special-teams.aspx?path=football|title=Thirteen Wolverines Named All-Big Ten on Defense, Special Teams|accessdate=November 28, 2017|date=November 28, 2017|website=BigTen.org|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112817aac.html|title=Big Ten Announces Football All-Conference Teams for Defense and Special Teams: The Big Ten Conference announced the 2017 All-Big Ten football honorees on defense and special teams on Tuesday. A total of 63 students were selected to either of the All-Big Ten teams selected by the coaches and media, while another 63 students were awarded honorable mention status|accessdate=November 28, 2017|date=November 28, 2017|website=BigTen.org|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171130220121/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112817aac.html#|archive-date=2017-11-30|url-status=dead}}</ref> On January 3 it was announced that Winovich would return for a fifth year at Michigan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2018/01/chase_winovich_says_hes_return_1.html|title=Chase Winovich says he's returning to Michigan for his final season|accessdate=January 4, 2018|date=January 3, 2018|website=[[MLive.com]]|author=McMann, Aaron}}</ref>
[[File:Chase Winovich PAB FBC atWisconsin2017 76 (37825870994) (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Winovich in 2017]]In the spring and summer of 2017, Winovich took [[ballet]] lessons in order to improve his ability to shift his weight and control his body.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.michigandaily.com/section/football/chase-winovich-crazy-different-screws-loose-michigan-football|title=The madness that made Chase Winovich|access-date=November 30, 2017|date=November 21, 2017|work=[[Michigan Daily]]|author=Santo, Kevin}}</ref> He also studied [[Ju-jitsu]] in the summer to improve his agility.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2017/10/michigans_chase_winovich_balle.html|title=Michigan's Chase Winovich: Ballet, Conor McGregor and scrapping for crumbs|access-date=November 30, 2017|date=October 6, 2017|website=[[MLive.com]]|author=McMann, Aaron}}</ref> On September 23, 2017, Winovich had 4 [[tackle (football move)|tackle]]s for a loss, including 3 [[quarterback sack]]s against the [[2017 Purdue Boilermakers football team]], earning Co-[[Big Ten Conference]] Defensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092517aab.html|title=Big Ten Football Players of the Week: Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Penn State students earn this week's honors|access-date=November 29, 2017|date=September 25, 2017|website=BigTen.org|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925230750/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092517aab.html|archive-date=September 25, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The performance also earned him recognition as the [[Walter Camp Football Foundation]] (WCFF) National Defensive Player of the Week (Michigan's 7th such honoree since 2014 and 3rd on defense).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://waltercamp.org/tcu-rb-darius-anderson-and-michigan-de-chase-winovich-named-walter-camp-fbs-players-of-the-week-presented-by-generation-ucan/|title=TCU RB Darius Anderson and Michigan DE Chase Winovich Named Walter Camp FBS Players of the Week|access-date=November 29, 2017|date=September 24, 2017|website=WalterCamp.org}}</ref> During the 2017 season, Winovich set a career high in tackles with 74. Winovich's 17.0 tackles for loss leads Michigan and the Big Ten and ranks tied for 11th in a single season in program history, while his 8.0 sacks are tied for most in the league. Following his [[redshirted|redshirt]] junior season, Winovich earned [[2017 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2017 All-Big Ten team]] recognition from the media (first-team) and coaches (second-team).<ref name=TWNAToDST>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/news/2017/11/28/football-thirteen-wolverines-named-all-big-ten-on-defense-special-teams.aspx?path=football|title=Thirteen Wolverines Named All-Big Ten on Defense, Special Teams|access-date=November 28, 2017|date=November 28, 2017|website=BigTen.org|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112817aac.html|title=Big Ten Announces Football All-Conference Teams for Defense and Special Teams|access-date=November 28, 2017|date=November 28, 2017|website=BigTen.org|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171130220121/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112817aac.html|archive-date=November 30, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> On January 3, 2018 it was announced that Winovich would return for a fifth year at Michigan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2018/01/chase_winovich_says_hes_return_1.html|title=Chase Winovich says he's returning to Michigan for his final season|access-date=January 4, 2018|date=January 3, 2018|website=[[MLive.com]]|author=McMann, Aaron}}</ref>


===2018 season===
===2018 season===
On October 1, Winovich earned his second Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week recognition after recording 8 solo tackles and a sack to help Michigan overcome a 17-point deficit against [[2018 Northwestern Wildcats football team|Northwestern]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2018/10/1/big-ten-football-players-of-the-week.aspx|title=Big Ten Football Players of the Week|accessdate=November 23, 2018|date=October 1, 2018|website=BigTen.org|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=401012892|title=No. 14 Michigan rallies to beat Northwestern 20-17|accessdate=November 23, 2018|date=October 1, 2018|agency=[[Associated Press]]|publisher=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> During the 2018 season, Winovich recorded 62 tackles to rank third among Wolverines and first among defensive linemen, and 14.5 tackles for loss to lead the team. Following the season, he was named to the [[2018 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2018 All-Big Ten]] defensive first-team by both the coaches and media.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fourteen Wolverines Earn All-Big Ten Honors on Defense, Special Teams|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=MGoBlue.com|accessdate=November 27, 2018|date=November 27, 2017|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/11/27/football-fourteen-wolverines-earn-all-big-ten-honors-on-defense-special-teams.aspx}}</ref> Winovich earned [[2018 College Football All-America Team]] second team recognition by the [[Walter Camp Football Foundation]], [[American Football Coaches Association]] and ''[[College Football News]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://waltercamp.org/walter-camp-football-foundation-announces-2018-all-america-first-and-second-teams/|title=Walter Camp Football Foundation Announces 2018 All-America First and Second Teams|accessdate=December 7, 2018|date=December 6, 2018|publisher=[[Walter Camp Football Foundation]]|author=Carbone, Al}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://collegefootballnews.com/2018/12/2018-collegefootballnews-com-all-america-team-defense|title=2018 CollegeFootballNews.com All-America Team: Defense|accessdate=December 11, 2018|date=December 9, 2018|publisher=[[College Football News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=All-America Announcements Kick Off with U-M Duo on Walter Camp Team|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=MGoBlue.com|accessdate=December 6, 2018|date=December 6, 2018|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/12/6/2018-michigan-football-all-america-honors.aspx}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.afca.com/alabamas-tua-tagovalioa-clemsons-christian-wilkins-headline-2018-fbs-coaches-all-america-teams/|title=Alabama's Tua Tagovalioa & Clemson's Christian Wilkins Headline 2018 FBS Coaches' All-America Teams|accessdate=December 12, 2018|date=December 12, 2018|publisher=[[American Football Coaches Association]]}}</ref> He earned third team recognition from the [[Associated Press]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/fae9919b680940b9894dd530493690bb|title=AP All-America team: Tide leads with 4 of 10 CFP players|accessdate=December 11, 2018|date=December 10, 2018|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|author=Russo, Ralph D.}}</ref>
On October 1, 2018, Winovich earned his second Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week recognition after recording 8 solo tackles and a sack to help Michigan overcome a 17-point deficit against [[2018 Northwestern Wildcats football team|Northwestern]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2018/10/1/big-ten-football-players-of-the-week.aspx|title=Big Ten Football Players of the Week|access-date=November 23, 2018|date=October 1, 2018|website=BigTen.org|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=401012892|title=No. 14 Michigan rallies to beat Northwestern 20-17|access-date=November 23, 2018|date=October 1, 2018|agency=[[Associated Press]]|publisher=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> Winovich referred to the Wolverines' 62-39 loss to [[2018 Ohio State Buckeyes football team|Ohio State]] as "a mirage."<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Crawford|first1=Kirkland|title=Chase Winovich called Ohio State loss a mirage. Buckeyes respond|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2018/12/11/michigan-football-chase-winovich-mirage-ohio-state/2278378002/|website=Detroit Free Press|access-date=February 13, 2020}}</ref> During the 2018 season, Winovich recorded 62 tackles to rank third among Wolverines and first among defensive linemen, and 14.5 tackles for loss to lead the team. Following the season, he was named to the [[2018 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2018 All-Big Ten]] defensive first-team by both the coaches and media.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fourteen Wolverines Earn All-Big Ten Honors on Defense, Special Teams|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=MGoBlue.com|access-date=November 27, 2018|date=November 27, 2017|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/11/27/football-fourteen-wolverines-earn-all-big-ten-honors-on-defense-special-teams.aspx}}</ref> Winovich earned [[2018 College Football All-America Team]] second-team recognition by the WCFF, [[American Football Coaches Association]] and ''[[College Football News]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://waltercamp.org/walter-camp-football-foundation-announces-2018-all-america-first-and-second-teams/|title=Walter Camp Football Foundation Announces 2018 All-America First and Second Teams|access-date=December 7, 2018|date=December 6, 2018|publisher=[[Walter Camp Football Foundation]]|author=Carbone, Al}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://collegefootballnews.com/2018/12/2018-collegefootballnews-com-all-america-team-defense|title=2018 CollegeFootballNews.com All-America Team: Defense|access-date=December 11, 2018|date=December 9, 2018|publisher=[[College Football News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=All-America Announcements Kick Off with U-M Duo on Walter Camp Team|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=MGoBlue.com|access-date=December 6, 2018|date=December 6, 2018|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/12/6/2018-michigan-football-all-america-honors.aspx}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.afca.com/alabamas-tua-tagovalioa-clemsons-christian-wilkins-headline-2018-fbs-coaches-all-america-teams/|title=Alabama's Tua Tagovalioa & Clemson's Christian Wilkins Headline 2018 FBS Coaches' All-America Teams|access-date=December 12, 2018|date=December 12, 2018|publisher=[[American Football Coaches Association]]}}</ref> He earned third-team recognition from the [[Associated Press]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/fae9919b680940b9894dd530493690bb|title=AP All-America team: Tide leads with 4 of 10 CFP players|access-date=December 11, 2018|date=December 10, 2018|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|author=Russo, Ralph D.}}</ref>

===College Statistics===
===College statistics===
{| class="wikitable sortable"style="text-align:center;
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! rowspan="2" |Year
! rowspan="2" |School
! rowspan="2" |G
! colspan="5" |Tackles
! colspan="5" |Def Int
! colspan="4" |Fumbles
|-
|-
! rowspan="2"| Season
!Solo
! rowspan="2"| Team
!Ast
! rowspan="2"| GP
!Tot
! colspan="5"| Tackles
!Loss
! colspan="5"| Interceptions
!Sk
! colspan="4"| Fumbles
!Int
!Yds
!Avg
!TD
!PD
!FR
!Yds
!TD
!FF
|-
|-
! Solo !! Ast !! Cmb !! TfL !! Sck !! Int !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
!2015
!Michigan
|2
|2
|0
|2
|0.0
|0.0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|-
|-
! [[2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2015]] !! [[2015 Michigan Wolverines football team|Michigan]]
!2016
| 2 || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0.0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
!Michigan
|13
|15
|17
|32
|8.5
|5.0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|1
|-
|-
! [[2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2016]] !! [[2016 Michigan Wolverines football team|Michigan]]
!2017
| 13 || 15 || 17 || 32 || 8.5 || 5.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0
!Michigan
|13
|36
|37
|73
|19.0
|8.5
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|2
|0
|0
|2
|-
|-
! [[2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2017]] !! [[2017 Michigan Wolverines football team|Michigan]]
!2018
| 13 || 36 || 37 || 73 || 19.0 || 8.5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0
!Michigan
|13
|-
! [[2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2018]] !! [[2018 Michigan Wolverines football team|Michigan]]
|33
| 13 || 33 || 26 || 59 || 15.5 || 5.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0
|26
|59
|15.5
|5.0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|1
|1
|0
|0
|0
|-
|-
! colspan="2"| Career !! 41 !! 86 !! 80 !! 166 !! 43.0 !! 18.5 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 1 !! 3 !! 3 !! 0 !! 0
! colspan="2" |Career
!41
!86
!80
!166
!43.0
!18.5
!0
!0
!0
!0
!1
!3
!0
!0
!3
|}
|}


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
{{NFL predraft
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| ten split = 1.57
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| shuttle = 4.11
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| hand span = 10
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| note = All values from [[2019 NFL Draft | NFL Draft]]<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.nfl.com/prospects/chase-winovich?id=32195749-4e47-5149-25c9-b78e6eda4b7f| title = NFL Draft Prospect Profile – Chase Winovich | work = nfl.com | date = March 1, 2019 | access-date = April 26, 2019}}</ref>
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.nfl.com/prospects/chase-winovich?id=32195749-4e47-5149-25c9-b78e6eda4b7f| title = NFL Draft Prospect Profile – Chase Winovich | work = nfl.com | date = March 1, 2019 | access-date = April 26, 2019}}</ref>
}}
}}
===New England Patriots===
Winovich was selected by the [[New England Patriots]] in the third round (77th overall) of the [[2019 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2019/04/26/patriots-select-michigan-defensive-end-chase-winovich-third-round/3595937002/ |title=Patriots select Michigan defensive end Chase Winovich in third round |newspaper=The Detroit News |first=Angelique S. |last=Chengelis |date=April 26, 2019|accessdate=April 26, 2019}}</ref> In June 2019 he signed a four-year deal worth $3.83 million, with a signing bonus of $997,312.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nesn.com/2019/06/nfl-rumors-patriots-sign-draft-pick-chase-winovich-to-four-year-contract/|title=NFL Rumors: Patriots Sign Draft Pick Chase Winovich To Four-Year Contract|last=Cox|first=Zack|date=2019-06-03|website=NESN.com|language=en|access-date=2019-09-03}}</ref>


====2019====
In Week 2 against the [[2019 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]], Winovich recorded 1.5 sacks as the Patriots won 43-0. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127862 |title=Newcomer Brown scores as Patriots beat Dolphins 43-0 |date=15 September 2019 |website=www.espn.com |access-date=15 September 2019}}</ref> For his efforts in that game, he was named [[Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL.com - Pepsi Rookie of the WEEK |url=http://www.nfl.com/voting/rookies/2019/reg/2 |website=NFL.com |publisher=NFL |accessdate=October 1, 2019}}</ref>
Winovich was selected by the [[New England Patriots]] in the third round (77th overall) of the [[2019 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Chengelis |first1=Angelique S. |title=Patriots select Michigan defensive end Chase Winovich in third round |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2019/04/26/patriots-select-michigan-defensive-end-chase-winovich-third-round/3595937002/ |newspaper=The Detroit News |date=April 26, 2019|access-date=April 26, 2019}}</ref> On June 4, 2019, he signed a four-year deal worth $3.83 million, with a signing bonus of $997,312.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Cox|first1=Zack|title=NFL Rumors: Patriots Sign Draft Pick Chase Winovich To Four-Year Contract|url=https://nesn.com/2019/06/nfl-rumors-patriots-sign-draft-pick-chase-winovich-to-four-year-contract/|date=June 3, 2019|website=NESN.com|access-date=September 3, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Patriots Sign Third-Round Pick DL Chase Winovich |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-third-round-pick-dl-chase-winovich |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=www.patriots.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
In Week 5 against the [[2019 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]], Winovich sacked [[Colt McCoy]] once in the 33-7 win. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127864 |title=Brady carries unbeaten Patriots past winless Redskins 33-7 |date=6 October 2019 |website=www.espn.com |access-date=6 October 2019}}</ref> The following week against the [[2019 New York Giants season|New York Giants]], he recovered and returned a blocked punt for a touchdown, the first of his career.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thomas |first1=Chris |title=Ex-Michigan star Chase Winovich scores his first NFL touchdown. Now he'll pay a fine |url=https://www.theringer.com/fantasy/2019/10/11/20909361/patriots-dst-fantasy-football-new-york-giants |website=FreeP.com |publisher=Detroit Free Press |accessdate=October 11, 2019|date=October 11, 2019}}</ref>


[[File:Chase Winovich 2019.png|thumb|Winovich in 2019]]
===NFL statistics===
In Week 2 against the [[Miami Dolphins]], Winovich recorded 1.5 sacks as the Patriots won 43–0.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127862 |title=Newcomer Brown scores as Patriots beat Dolphins 43-0 |date=15 September 2019 |website=www.espn.com |access-date=15 September 2019}}</ref> For his efforts in that game, he was named [[Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL.com - Pepsi Rookie of the WEEK |url=http://www.nfl.com/voting/rookies/2019/reg/2 |website=NFL.com |publisher=NFL |access-date=October 1, 2019}}</ref> In Week 5 against the [[Washington Redskins]], Winovich sacked [[Colt McCoy]] once in the 33–7 win.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127864 |title=Brady carries unbeaten Patriots past winless Redskins 33-7 |date=6 October 2019 |website=www.espn.com |access-date=6 October 2019}}</ref> The following week, against the [[New York Giants]], he recovered and returned a blocked punt for a touchdown, the first of his NFL career.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thomas |first1=Chris |title=Ex-Michigan star Chase Winovich scores his first NFL touchdown. Now he'll pay a fine |url=https://www.theringer.com/fantasy/2019/10/11/20909361/patriots-dst-fantasy-football-new-york-giants |website=FreeP.com |publisher=Detroit Free Press |access-date=October 11, 2019|date=October 11, 2019}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"style="text-align:center;

! rowspan="2" |Year
====2020====
! rowspan="2" |Team
In Week 3 against the [[Las Vegas Raiders]], Winovich recorded his first full sack of the season, a strip sack on [[Derek Carr]] which was recovered by the Patriots, during the 36–20 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots - September 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009270nwe.htm |access-date=September 28, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On October 5, 2020, against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], he recorded another sack resulting in a fumble from quarterback [[Patrick Mahomes]], despite a controversial blown call from the referees that negated the turnover.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Officials butcher call in Chiefs-Patriots game, negating clear Kansas City turnover|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/officials-call-chiefs-patriots-turnover-kansas-city/1mwtclirgrgml1xrbm2hoimmca|access-date=2020-10-09|website=www.sportingnews.com|date=October 6, 2020 |language=en}}</ref> Winovich recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by quarterback [[Justin Herbert]] in a Week 13 matchup against the [[Los Angeles Chargers]] in the Patriots’ 45–0 shutout.<ref>{{Cite web |title= New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers - December 6th, 2020 |url= https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012060sdg.htm |access-date=2020-12-08 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 17 against the [[New York Jets]], he recorded a team-high two sacks on quarterback [[Sam Darnold]] in a 28–14 win for the Patriots.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at New England Patriots - January 3rd, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101030nwe.htm |access-date=2021-01-08 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
! rowspan="2" |G

! rowspan="2" |GS
====2021====
On October 19, 2021, Winovich was placed on [[injured reserve]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign DB Myles Bryant to the 53-Man Roster; Place DL Chase Winovich on Injured Reserve; Sign K Riley Patterson to the Practice Squad|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-db-myles-bryant-to-the-53-man-roster-place-dl-chase-winovich-on-in|website=Patriots.com|date=October 19, 2021}}</ref> He was activated on November 17.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots activate DL Chase Winovich to the 53-man roster; Place LB Josh Uche on Injured Reserve; Release WR Malcolm Perry from Injured Reserve|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/dl-chase-winovich-activated-to-the-53-man-roster-lb-josh-uche-placed-on-injured-|website=Patriots.com|date=November 17, 2021}}</ref>

===Cleveland Browns===
[[File:Chase Winovich by Gage Skidmore.jpg|right|thumb|Winovich in February 2023.]]
On March 16, 2022, Winovich was traded to the [[Cleveland Browns]] in exchange for [[Mack Wilson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-acquire-de-chase-winovich-in-trade-with-patriots|title= Browns acquire DE Chase Winovich in trade with Patriots |work=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=March 16, 2022|first=Anthony|last=Polsal}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on September 20.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 20, 2022 |title=Browns place TE Jesse James and DE Chase Winovich on injured reserve |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-te-jesse-james-and-de-chase-winovich-on-injured-reserve |access-date=September 20, 2022 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> Winovich was activated on November 19.<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns activate DE Chase Winovich, place G Michael Dunn on IR and make other roster moves|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-activate-de-chase-winovich-place-g-michael-dunn-on-ir-and-make-other-rost|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=November 19, 2022}}</ref>

===Houston Texans===
On March 17, 2023, Winovich signed a one-year contract with the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-17-2023|title=Houston Texans Transactions (3-17-2023)|date=March 17, 2023|website=HoustonTexans.com|publisher=Houston Texans Public Relations|access-date=March 17, 2023}}</ref> He was released on August 29.<ref>{{cite web|title=Texans announce initial 53-man roster|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-announce-initial-53-man-roster|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=August 29, 2023}}</ref>

===Miami Dolphins===
On August 31, 2023, Winovich was signed to the Dolphins [[practice squad]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins Sign Eight to Practice Squad|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-sign-eight-to-practice-squad-8-31-23|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=August 31, 2023}}</ref> On October 7, Winovich was elevated to the active roster to play in a third game that season, filling in for injured teammates such as [[Jaelan Phillips]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins Elevate Winovich |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-elevate-winovich |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=www.miamidolphins.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He was released on October 17.<ref>{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins Make Practice Squad Moves|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-make-practice-squad-moves-10-17-23|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=October 17, 2023}}</ref>

On October 24, 2023, Winovich announced his retirement.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Comeaux |first=Jonathan |date=2023-10-24 |title=Veteran DE Chase Winovich Announces Retirement |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/veteran-de-chase-winovich-announces-retirement/ |access-date=2023-10-25 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
!Solo Tkl
! rowspan="2"| Team
!Ast
! colspan="2"| Games
!Tot
! colspan="4"| Tackles
!Sk
! colspan="5"| Interceptions
!Int
! colspan="3"| Fumbles
!FF
!FR
!TD
|-
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! Int !! Yds !! Lng !! TD !! PD !! FF !! FR !! TD
!2019
|-
![[2019 New England Patriots season|New England]]
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| 16 || 0 || 26 || 17 || 9 || 5.5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1
|-
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| 16 || 9 || 48 || 33 || 15 || 5.5 || 1 || 9 || 9 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2021 NFL season|2021]] !! [[2021 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| 13 || 0 || 11 || 6 || 5 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
![[2022 NFL season|2022]]
![[2022 Cleveland Browns season|CLE]]
|8
|2
|20
|14
|6
|6
|1.0
|0
|0
|0
|5
|3
|8
|4.0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|1
|1
|1
|0
|0
|0
|-
! [[2023 NFL season|2023]] !! [[2023 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| 3 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2" | Career !! 56 !! 11 !! 107 !! 71 !! 36 !! 12.0 !! 1 !! 9 !! 9 !! 0 !! 3 !! 1 !! 1 !! 1
|}
|}
<ref>https://www.footballdb.com/players/chase-winovich-winovch01</ref>


== Personal life ==
==Philanthropic work==

Winovich works with Tammi Carr and The ChadTough Foundation to raise awareness of and money for research on [[diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma]] (DIPG), an inoperable malignant tumor of the [[brainstem]]. (Carr's son, Chad, the grandson of former Michigan head football coach [[Lloyd Carr]], died of DIPG in November 2015 at age 5.)
Winovich's [[Grandparent|grandparents]] moved from [[Serbia]] to the [[United States]] and changed their [[Surname|last name]], Vujinovic (“[[wolf]]-like” [<nowiki/>[[Serbian Cyrillic alphabet|Serbian Cyrillic]]: ''Вујиновић'']) to Winovich.<ref>{{Cite web|title=What a Michigan football writer learned about Chase Winovich and Tom Brady {{!}} Boston.com|url=https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2019/09/26/john-u-bacon-book-chase-winovich|access-date=2020-09-22|website=www.boston.com|language=en-US}}</ref> Winovich spends his offseasons in [[Portsmouth, New Hampshire]].

=== Philanthropic work ===
Winovich works with Tammi Carr and The ChadTough Foundation to raise awareness of and money for research on [[diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma]] (DIPG), an inoperable malignant tumor of the [[brainstem]]. (Carr's son, Chad, the grandson of former Michigan head football coach [[Lloyd Carr]], died of DIPG in November 2015 at age 5.)


Since teaming up with The ChadTough Foundation prior to the 2017 Michigan football season, Winovich has worked to increase awareness about DIPG. In December 2017, Winovich and several of his teammates and coaches dyed their hair orange for the [[2018 Outback Bowl]] in order to raise over $200,000 for the ChadTough Foundation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.landof10.com/michigan/michigan-football-chase-winovich-chadtough-foundation-tammi-carr|title=Michigan DE Chase Winovich’s philanthropy astounds, inspires Tammi Carr|date=2018-03-12|work=Land of 10|access-date=2018-05-21|language=en-US}}</ref> He has also participated in Dancing with the Michigan Stars, which raised over $143,000.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2018/03/dancing_with_the_michigan_star.html|title=Dancing with the Michigan Stars raises $143K for ChadTough Foundation|work=MLive.com|access-date=2018-05-21|language=en-US}}</ref>
Since teaming up with The ChadTough Foundation prior to the 2017 Michigan football season, Winovich has worked to increase awareness about DIPG. In December 2017, Winovich and several of his teammates and coaches dyed their hair orange for the [[2018 Outback Bowl]] in order to raise over $200,000 for the ChadTough Foundation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.landof10.com/michigan/michigan-football-chase-winovich-chadtough-foundation-tammi-carr|title=Michigan DE Chase Winovich's philanthropy astounds, inspires Tammi Carr|date=March 12, 2018|work=Land of 10|access-date=May 21, 2018|archive-date=June 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613062550/https://www.landof10.com/michigan/michigan-football-chase-winovich-chadtough-foundation-tammi-carr|url-status=dead}}</ref> He has also participated in Dancing with the Michigan Stars, which raised over $143,000.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Slagter |first=Martin |date=March 9, 2018 |title=Dancing with the Michigan Stars raises $143K for ChadTough Foundation |work=MLive.com |url=http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2018/03/dancing_with_the_michigan_star.html |access-date=May 21, 2018}}</ref>


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Chase Winovich
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Winovich with the Patriots in 2019
No. 50, 69
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1995-04-19) April 19, 1995 (age 29)
Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Thomas Jefferson (Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania)
College:Michigan (2014–2018)
NFL draft:2019 / round: 3 / pick: 77
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:107
Sacks:12.0
Pass deflections:3
Interceptions:1
Forced fumbles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Chase Camden Winovich (/ˈwɪnoʊvɪtʃ/)[1] (born April 19, 1995) is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons. He played college football at the University of Michigan. He was a two-time All-Big Ten Conference selection, and received All-American honors in 2018. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Winovich spent his first three seasons with the Patriots, also playing for the Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins.

Early years

Winovich played linebacker and quarterback at Thomas Jefferson High School in Pennsylvania, where he committed to Michigan over offers from Arizona, Arkansas, Florida State, Michigan State, Missouri, Northwestern, Ohio State, Pitt, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia.[2] At times he also played safety and return specialist.[3] Despite being a lifelong Ohio State fan and having an offer from Ohio State, he committed to Michigan due to his connection to Michigan head coach Brady Hoke.[4] Winovich's brother-in-law was also a huge Michigan fan.[3] On National Signing Day, February 5, 2014, Winovich was the first to submit his National Letter of Intent paperwork, which was officially processed at 7:03 a.m., to Michigan.[5]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Chase Winovich
LB 		Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania Thomas Jefferson H.S. 6 ft 3.5 in (1.92 m) 217 lb (98 kg) — Jun 1, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Michigan Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  • "2014 Michigan Football Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  • "2014 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved November 28, 2017.

College career

2014–2016 seasons

Winovich began his Michigan career as a freshman linebacker, switched to tight end as a sophomore (for new coach Jim Harbaugh) before settling at defensive end in 2016.[3][6] He wore number 59 as a linebacker and 44 as a tight end (he also practiced at fullback).[7] He did not appear in any games for the 2014 Michigan Wolverines, appeared in 6 for the 2015 Wolverines and appeared in 13, starting 2 at defensive end for the 2016 Wolverines.[8]

2017 season

Winovich in 2017

In the spring and summer of 2017, Winovich took ballet lessons in order to improve his ability to shift his weight and control his body.[9] He also studied Ju-jitsu in the summer to improve his agility.[10] On September 23, 2017, Winovich had 4 tackles for a loss, including 3 quarterback sacks against the 2017 Purdue Boilermakers football team, earning Co-Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week.[11] The performance also earned him recognition as the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WCFF) National Defensive Player of the Week (Michigan's 7th such honoree since 2014 and 3rd on defense).[12] During the 2017 season, Winovich set a career high in tackles with 74. Winovich's 17.0 tackles for loss leads Michigan and the Big Ten and ranks tied for 11th in a single season in program history, while his 8.0 sacks are tied for most in the league. Following his redshirt junior season, Winovich earned 2017 All-Big Ten team recognition from the media (first-team) and coaches (second-team).[13][14] On January 3, 2018 it was announced that Winovich would return for a fifth year at Michigan.[15]

2018 season

On October 1, 2018, Winovich earned his second Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week recognition after recording 8 solo tackles and a sack to help Michigan overcome a 17-point deficit against Northwestern.[16][17] Winovich referred to the Wolverines' 62-39 loss to Ohio State as "a mirage."[18] During the 2018 season, Winovich recorded 62 tackles to rank third among Wolverines and first among defensive linemen, and 14.5 tackles for loss to lead the team. Following the season, he was named to the 2018 All-Big Ten defensive first-team by both the coaches and media.[19] Winovich earned 2018 College Football All-America Team second-team recognition by the WCFF, American Football Coaches Association and College Football News.[20][21][22][23] He earned third-team recognition from the Associated Press.[24]

College statistics

Season Team GP Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Solo Ast Cmb TfL Sck Int Yds Avg TD PD FF FR Yds TD
2015 Michigan 2 2 0 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016 Michigan 13 15 17 32 8.5 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2017 Michigan 13 36 37 73 19.0 8.5 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0
2018 Michigan 13 33 26 59 15.5 5.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
Career 41 86 80 166 43.0 18.5 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 0 0

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press Wonderlic
6 ft 2+3⁄4 in
(1.90 m) 		256 lb
(116 kg) 		32+3⁄4 in
(0.83 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 4.59 s 1.57 s 4.11 s 6.94 s 30.5 in
(0.77 m)		 9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		 18 reps 31
All values from NFL Combine[25]

New England Patriots

2019

Winovich was selected by the New England Patriots in the third round (77th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[26] On June 4, 2019, he signed a four-year deal worth $3.83 million, with a signing bonus of $997,312.[27][28]

Winovich in 2019

In Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins, Winovich recorded 1.5 sacks as the Patriots won 43–0.[29] For his efforts in that game, he was named Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week.[30] In Week 5 against the Washington Redskins, Winovich sacked Colt McCoy once in the 33–7 win.[31] The following week, against the New York Giants, he recovered and returned a blocked punt for a touchdown, the first of his NFL career.[32]

2020

In Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Winovich recorded his first full sack of the season, a strip sack on Derek Carr which was recovered by the Patriots, during the 36–20 win.[33] On October 5, 2020, against the Kansas City Chiefs, he recorded another sack resulting in a fumble from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, despite a controversial blown call from the referees that negated the turnover.[34] Winovich recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by quarterback Justin Herbert in a Week 13 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers in the Patriots’ 45–0 shutout.[35] In Week 17 against the New York Jets, he recorded a team-high two sacks on quarterback Sam Darnold in a 28–14 win for the Patriots.[36]

2021

On October 19, 2021, Winovich was placed on injured reserve.[37] He was activated on November 17.[38]

Cleveland Browns

Winovich in February 2023.

On March 16, 2022, Winovich was traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for Mack Wilson.[39] He was placed on injured reserve on September 20.[40] Winovich was activated on November 19.[41]

Houston Texans

On March 17, 2023, Winovich signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans.[42] He was released on August 29.[43]

Miami Dolphins

On August 31, 2023, Winovich was signed to the Dolphins practice squad.[44] On October 7, Winovich was elevated to the active roster to play in a third game that season, filling in for injured teammates such as Jaelan Phillips.[45] He was released on October 17.[46]

On October 24, 2023, Winovich announced his retirement.[47]

NFL career statistics

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck Int Yds Lng TD PD FF FR TD
2019 NE 16 0 26 17 9 5.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
2020 NE 16 9 48 33 15 5.5 1 9 9 0 2 1 0 0
2021 NE 13 0 11 6 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 CLE 8 2 20 14 6 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2023 MIA 3 0 2 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 56 11 107 71 36 12.0 1 9 9 0 3 1 1 1

Personal life

Winovich's grandparents moved from Serbia to the United States and changed their last name, Vujinovic (“wolf-like” [Serbian Cyrillic: Вујиновић]) to Winovich.[48] Winovich spends his offseasons in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Philanthropic work

Winovich works with Tammi Carr and The ChadTough Foundation to raise awareness of and money for research on diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), an inoperable malignant tumor of the brainstem. (Carr's son, Chad, the grandson of former Michigan head football coach Lloyd Carr, died of DIPG in November 2015 at age 5.)

Since teaming up with The ChadTough Foundation prior to the 2017 Michigan football season, Winovich has worked to increase awareness about DIPG. In December 2017, Winovich and several of his teammates and coaches dyed their hair orange for the 2018 Outback Bowl in order to raise over $200,000 for the ChadTough Foundation.[49] He has also participated in Dancing with the Michigan Stars, which raised over $143,000.[50]

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