As a multi-year starter, he recorded eight interceptions in 23 games as a junior and senior. Logan Hall, DL - Houston: Hall is an ideal defensive front fit for the Patriots, at 6-6, 283, he is a big, aggressive and strong player who could play in multiple spots, with plenty of experience two-gapping. He's currently projected as a late Day 2 or early Day 3 pick. And not in a good way. Dylan Parham, OG Memphis: Versatile to play either guard spot with four years of starting experience, Parham has played a lot of college football. This year there are plenty of needs and intriguing fits, starting with the 21st overall selection where the Patriots have seen plenty of cornerbacks, linebackers and receivers ascribed to them in various expert mock drafts. With Donta Hightower and JaWhaun Bentley both pending free agents, linebacker is towards the top of the list of Patriots needs this offseason. He's a load once he gets going downhill and would be a nice complementary piece in the backfield. His makeup, size and length are excellent, and while he had his struggles at defensive end, there's reason to believe he could develop as a versatile second level defender. Cambridge native and Everett High School gradIsaiah Likely(American) was a force to be reckoned with this year at Coastal Carolina. He won more with athleticism than form in 2021, which led to him being credited with 17 missed tackle attempts; Andersen still needs to learn how to properly wrap up. Odds & lines subject to change. named to the National Football Foundation National All-Scholar Team, one of 13 honorees and the only player chosen from the FCS. The Patriots could target a top outside cornerback to add to an already productive defense. Hes a big play waiting to happen, and averaged 15.4 yards per catch in his college career. He's got a lot of qualities that make for a Patriots second-round pick. Patriots draft profile: Slade Bolden is the Alabama wide receiver most likely to end up in New England, Patriots 2022 NFL Draft profiles: Scouting reports, analysis, best fits, and more, Patriots draft profile: Jordan Davis would have a transformative effect on New Englands defense, Patriots draft profile: Troy Andersen is one of the best athletes in the entire draft. LB TROY ANDERSEN, MONTANA STATE BOBCATS. Andersen would be a lock to make the roster in 2022 if drafted in his expected range, but he would compete against the Patriots other off-the-ball personnel for playing time. After transferring from FCS Houston Baptist to Western Kentucky last year, Zappe set the Division-I single season records for passing yards (5,967) and touchdowns (62). Troy Anderson. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images). Rajendralal Mitra, first Indian to work with Indologists. Nope. He hit 75.9 percent of his field goal attempts in college, and was 13-of-15 as a senior. But the Patriots need to replace J.C. Jackson, and Stingley has exactly the kind of skill set to thrive in Bill Belichick's defense. 32. Falcons Digital Managing Editor. His ceiling is that of a three-down linebacker, even though he might be better suited to play a clearly-defined role as a rookie while he is still learning the ins and outs of the position. At 6-foot-1, 225 pounds, hes bigger than typical receiving backs but still has the ability to create after the catch. He has a lot of fans among the Patriots Unfiltered crew. He netted 41.5 yards per punt in 2021. If you spell Troy Andersen in Scrabble . Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports. . Metchie tore his ACL in 2021 and may not contribute right away. Paschal is a Day Two version of my favorite player in the draft, Georgia's Travon Walker. Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year as inside linebacker, his fourth position in four seasons at MSU. Montana State, 6034 243 4.41. 27. A true four-down player, Paschal had a career year in 2021 with 15 tackles for a loss, five sacks, and a blocked field goal. . chosen for the Senior Bowl. I failed to have the same shocking panache as Bill Belichick. He was 2017 Big Sky Freshman of the Year. Whether it's on a deep passing pattern or with the ball in his hands, he fits the prototype of a big play threat. He's currently projected to be a Day 3 pick. Fantasy football rankings, cheatsheets, advice, and news from Draft Sharks to help you dominate your league The Patriots have a major need at offensive tackle with several players set to hit free agency at the position. Hall is also the total package off the field, where his military family background is a nice fit for the kinds of players the Patriots look for. As someone who came to football late the questions are about his instincts, but he has the size and athleticism to be a long-term anchor at left tackle. On defense, he posted 71 tackles with three interceptions and recovered two fumbles - he . And the Patriots also nab a second-round pick to target that sweet spot in the draft. Luke Goedeke, G Central Michigan: A former tight end, Goedeke has the feet to play tackle in the NFL but his lack of ideal size and length could force him to slide inside to guard. He comes from a small school, which 1) puts a chip on his shoulder and 2) makes you wonder whether improved coaching . He was named a FCS All-American and the Big Sky Conference defensive player of the year in 2021. Andersen's NFL future is hard to predict. 1.Nakobe Dean, LB Georgia: Get past the questions about Dean's height and you'll find an excellent all-around player who could give the Patriots defense the kind of boost in playmaking that they need. 11.Kenyon Green, G Texas A&M: Green is a big bully at guard, as his physicality jumps out especially in the run game. "Troy Andersen is a Day 1 starter in the league." - @McShay13 #NFLCombine . He's a hard worker who will embrace the challenge. He's an ascending player who should hit a new level in the pros. Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels offered his thoughts on the Patriots hiring of Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator. Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. . But hes an interesting prospect for the sixth round. Hes dealt with injuries throughout his college career. Anil Kumar Gain, fellow of the Royal Society. New England always does something a little head-scratching in their early rounds. What makes that even more impressive is that it was his first full season at the position after playing . Class: rs-Senior. He was the first true freshman to start his first game at running back since the 90's. He finished with 515 yards rushing for the Bobcats. New England gets the player it was targeting: Elam. The Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots will make their debuts in Germany as designated teams, following the inaugural international game in Munich in 2022. Jake Camarda(American) of Georgia is the games top punter. 43. Andersen's rookie year wasn't perfect but an indication of what could be in the future. In his five years at Montana State, Andersen switched positions from linebacker to running back, then to quarterback, then back to linebacker. Andersen, 23, was a four-year starter at Montana State and earned unanimous All-American and first-team All-Big Sky honors in 2021, named first-team All-American and first-team All-Big Sky in 2019, and third-team All-American and first-team All-Big Sky. Hes a college tackle who started his college career at center and is likely to have the versatility to play every offensive line spot likely as a backup. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He has to be one of the most popular fits in this year's class for a variety of reasons. Andersen recorded 12 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 28-14 win over the 49ers. Troy Andersen on Madden 23. New SGAnon File 33: France Under WH Control | Mil Alliance Protecting Leaders | Benedict Death: 2/3 Matrix Now Reclaimed. 3.Kaiir Elam, CB Florida: Elam has all the size and physical ability you look for in a starting cornerback, and while there are some questions about his ability to play pure man coverage, he has the feet to stick with most receivers. Standing 6'3" and weighing 242 pounds, the Montana State . Get him in the Patriots system, and he could become a top tackle in the league. Andersen is the best non-FBS defensive prospect in the 2022 NFL Draft class. He won't be a first rounder, but there is a lot of potential to make an impact in many ways. Dec 5, 2020; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Isaiah Thomas (95) reacts during the game against the Baylor Bears at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. In the past, the Patriots havent been adverse to drafting similar players from the same school in back-to-back years (see: Chase Winovich and Josh Uche). And if not, maybe his speed will make it so that it doesnt matter as much. Will he continue to get large chunks of . Hes got a lot of qualities that make for a Patriots second-round pick. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports. Contract value is $6,103,574 with $3,306,399 fully guaranteed including a $1,618,964 signing bonus. He seems a bit more stiff than his Georgia counterpart, but Lloyd has size and versatility that intrigues, as he has potential to move out to the edge and bring more value that way. Likely Day 2 picks Quay Walker(American) of Georgia andChad Muma(National) of Wyoming are more logical targets. If tight end Dalton Keene stinks and at this point in his career, theres a very good chance that he does then the Patriots might go back to the well to find a player who brings a similar skill set. In the later rounds, its hard to find a more fun prospect than Troy Andersen(National). Surely, thats something that Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick appreciate: a cheap but productive punter. 16.Troy Andersen, LB Montana State: Andersen is a small school player but anyone that can go from quarterback to linebacker and still perform at a high level tickles my Pats sense. Heres a quick scouting report on each player. Troy Andersen LB Montana State 6-3 243 SR #15. Dr. Yes, I know Jakob Johnson said the Patriots are done with fullbacks. Tyler's Scouting Report. Andersen would give the Patriots a player who would fit the mold of a modern player at the position, while also being able to help out in other ways on special teams and maybe even offense. The New England Patriots are focusing their attention on filling out their roster with young talent through the NFL draft, if owner Robert Krafts recent comments are any indication. The Bozeman native was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2010 and played five seasons in the NFL between the Patriots and . AlabamasBrian Robinson(American)earned 1,343 yards on the ground this year, but was also the Tides fourth-leading receiver in terms of total catches with 35. . At 6-foot-5, 345 pounds, he likely wont get pushed around much at the NFL level either. No offense to Jake Bailey, but Araiza has to be on here. He's a Day Three flier kind of OL. 18 linebackers at the 2022 NFL Combine ran faster than a 4.7, 20 linebackers had a broad jump over 10 feet, and 14 had a vertical jump over 36 inches, with four coming in at or over the 40-inch mark. 39. There are some questions with him coming an ACL tear, but that's probably why the Patriots will have a shot at him during Day Two. Its not just his size and athleticism that stands out though Woolen was a wide receiver his first two years in college before moving to cornerback. Check in with Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar as they discuss prospect media availabilities and what they saw from the defensive linemen and linebacker groups at the second day of the 2023 NFL Combine. Position: Linebacker School: Montana State Current Year: Redshirt Senior; Height: 6'3 1/4 Weight: 242 pounds Wingspan: 77 5/8 Length: 32 1/8 Hand: 9 3/8 Troy Andersen Scouting Report. Travon Walker, defensive end from Georgia, is my best overall fit in this class, but he, like quite a few others, should be long gone before the Patriots make their first selection. He is the undisputed G.O.A.T. Hes one of the best deep safeties in the draft, and is the kind of player that could fill McCourtys role. Its possible they stay in that slot, but with this years draft presenting tremendous value in the second and third rounds, I think they might try to trade back and acquire more picks. Round 6, Pick 200: Chigoziem Okonkwo, TE, Maryland. So thats exactly what I did in this mock draft, spinning a deal with the Buffalo Bills to move back in the first round while picking up another second-round draft choice. Over his last two seasons, he was 14-of-20 from beyond 40 yards. [11], Andersen was drafted 58th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft. He's aggressive almost to the point of being reckless, and that play style, if harnessed, is very appealing. The Patriots defense ranked 25th in the NFL last year averaging 4.5 yards per carry. Montana State legends discuss Troy Andersen's career and pro prospects. Hes experienced for a player at this point, as a four-year contributor at Rutgers. Coby Bryant, CB Cincinnati: Bryant was part of a stacked Cinci defense that features plenty of prospects in this year's draft. Round 3, Pick 85: Max Mitchell, OT, Louisiana. Relatively new to the position he has been a full-time linebacker since 2019 with some time as a sub . 58 overall pick on him in the 2022 NFL Draft. Full Report. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Troy Andersen Pictured Top Row (left to right): Georgia LB Nakobe Dean (17) and Florida CB Kaiir Elam (5); Bottom Row (left to right): Arkansas WR Treylon Burks (16) and Boston College G Zion Johnson (77). He graduated with more kids than you'd expect 80! He received his medical doctorate from Loma Linda University in 1994 and completed his neurology . pic.twitter.com/cngESV7t4D. And like Andersen, Metchie profiles as a classic high-risk, high-reward second-round pick for the Patriots. March 13, 2022 2:41 pm PT. There are also mid-round and late-round receivers to know when it comes to the Patriots. The 2022 NFL draft kicks off on April 28, which is over two weeks away, and the mocks are starting to fly in. Cook can line up both in the backfield and split out in the formation, something the Patriots have had White do in the past. Like Doubs, Watson has all the physical traits teams look for in a wide receiver. 58 overall 2022 NFL Draft pick", "San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons - October 16th, 2022", "Montana State star Troy Andersen has roots in Murray County", "Bobcat star Troy Andersen has high hopes for 2018 season", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Troy_Andersen&oldid=1140484437, This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 07:50. Obinna Eze, OT TCU: Eze's 36.5-inch arms to go with 6-6.5 height stand out as he's got ideal length to be blocking along the edges of the offense. With the conclusion of their 2022 season, the Patriots 2023 slate of opponents has been set. Tue Feb 28 - 02:00 PM | Thu Mar 02 - 11:55 AM. Iowa StatesCharlie Kolar(National) is a textbook red zone threat. Here . Dec 31, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Quay Walker (7) tackles Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the third quarter in the Orange Bowl college football CFP national semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium. Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. He's a throwback to what the Patriots have looked for in the past, but he has surprising agility (6.91 three-cone) for a man of his size. Andersen possesses a prototypical blend of size and athleticism for a modern NFL . That should not come as a surprise: he only started playing the linebacker position in 2019 and has a mere 25 games worth of experience. The annual disclaimer is that this list starts with players I expect to be available at 21. 36. 35. Decisive with good ball security, Badie could excel if given third-down back duties to focus on. The Chiefs became AFC title game mainstays behind an offense whose top two targets were a . He excels with strength and can be moved around to a variety of spots up front where he can use his unique quickness and power. Zyon McCollum, CB Sam Houston State: McCollum dominated at the small school level like you'd hope with ideal measurables and intangibles. New England might even give him some run at fullback or tight end. When was Troy Andersen born? The first-year linebacker was somewhat of an unknown to most fans after his career at Montana State, but he has dominated every step of the way. While the trio has potential, it might benefit from the addition of another player ready to contribute Day 1. A big, physical receiver that can run, Doubs measured 6-foot-2, 204 pounds at the Senior Bowl and has impressed scouts with his ability to run. Projected as a slot receiver, he makes up for his lack of size with both straight line speed and short area quickness. PFF Big Board Rank: 56. Four-year starter, Dillon, MT. I loved meeting with the Patriots, Doubs remarked, per Jim McBride of The Boston Globe. If the Patriots do still want a bigger linebacker, CincinnatisDarrian Beavers(National) is noticeably mobile at 6-foot-4, 255 pounds. The team also signed versatile safety/linebacker hybrid Jabrill Peppers in free agency last month. Troy Andersen should give fans a reason to get excited about the future prospects of the Falcons' defense. 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