His athleticism allows him to control deep zones with ease, and hes regularly near the football in the running game. He was voted a team captain at Montana State twice. Why the Patriots? Is it insane to say hell be a top linebacker in the NFL? This draft is full of the big, physical kind of tackles that fit the Patriots mold. Standing 6'3" and weighing 242 pounds, the Montana State . We're on to Year 12 of the Top 50 Patriots draft fits, something I began in 2011 as a way to highlight players that in my opinion best fit the needs and wants of the Pats while establishing some level of accountability. Anil Kumar Gain, fellow of the Royal Society. Metchie tore his ACL in 2021 and may not contribute right away. 2.Devin Lloyd, LB Utah: Lloyd isn't too far behind Dean as far as linebacker fit in my view. Verdict: Andersen has an intriguing set of tools and could very well develop into an NFL-caliber linebacker. UtahsDevin Lloyd(National) is the consensus top linebacker in the class, but hell likely be off the board before the Patriots pick. At Dillon HIgh, he also passed for 1,403 yards, rushed for 877, and accounted for 30 total touchdowns. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants. One player that every draft fan should know is Troy Andersen from Montana State. And not in a good way. With work on his technique, he could flourish. His strength in the run game is how rangy he is. It's time for the Patriots to hit on one, and Andersen just may be that guy. So, it was awesome., It was good. Time waits for no man. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports. Maybe they can get him more comfortable catching the football. Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen is a three-time All-Big Sky player - with one of those three coming as a quarterback.Andersen has changed positions a number of times, starting as a two-way running back/linebacker before moving to quarterback, then back to linebacker. On Madden NFL 23, Troy Andersen has an Overall Rating of 67 with Field General Archetype and has a Long Stride Default Running Style. Comments? Posted: 4/04/2022 12:33 pm PDT. He's an ascending player who should hit a new level in the pros. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports. He was named first-team all-conference after finishing the season with 54 tackles, 11.5 for loss, and 6.5 sacks with one interception and five passes broken up. He was named a FCS All-American and the Big Sky Conference defensive player of the year in 2021. Oluokun and Jones manned the starting spots last season, but Walker and Andersen already look primed to rejuvenate the engine room of the Falcons' defense in 2022. The 2022 NFL draft kicks off on April 28, which is over two weeks away, and the mocks are starting to fly in. Those skills make him dangerous with the ball in his hands not only as a pass catcher, but in the return game as well. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports. This website is the only official website of the New England Patriots and is Copyright New England Patriots (the "Club"). Two of the top players on the board will be at the Senior Bowl. Troy Andersen should give fans a reason to get excited about the future prospects of the Falcons' defense. In 2023, Andersen will earn a base salary of $982,435, while carrying a cap hit of $1,387,175 and a dead cap value of $2,196,655. 47. Nov 27, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) gives a thumbs up before a play during the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. 38. 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. . 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. The Patriots have started to adapt a bit, recently adding athletically impressive players such as Mack Wilson, Raekwon McMillan and Cameron McGrone to the equation at the position. 41. Troy Andersen is a man straight from a ranch in Montana. 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. Explore all Atlanta Falcons NFL player stats - including passing, rushing, receiving, tackles, and more! 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. Draft: Atlanta Falcons in the 2nd round (58th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. Troy Andersen is a legit nfl linebacking prospect. Troy Anderson. 25. 28. If its the latter, theres a number of players in Mobile this week that could be fits. How old is Troy Andersen? Tyler's Scouting Report. Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen is an intriguing prospect with high upside at the next level. Los Angeles Chargers: Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba. [11], Andersen was drafted 58th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft. SOURCE: Not available. 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). Tom may develop into a starter. Gronk is really the only time a pick like this paid off for the Patriots. First thing I look for in a player who converts positions is how comfortable they look.Andersen looks the part. In a recent article by Kambui Bomani of Pro Football Focus, he identified Andersen as one of the draft's best small-school players. In fact, his relative athletic score is a maximum 10 out of 10 and among the highest the linebacker position has seen since 1987. Does he have positional versatility? 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. Trent Brown is set to be a free agent, Isaiah Wynn is entering the last year of his deal, and it seems like the team views Michael Onwenu as a guard. Why? He brings all the unteachable traits to the table, it will be on whatever team drafts him to coach him up. 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). Cook can line up both in the backfield and split out in the formation, something the Patriots have had White do in the past. On defense, he posted 71 tackles with three interceptions and recovered two fumbles - he . Consider him a Day Two version of Nakobe Dean. Nebraska cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (5). Troy Andersen was born on April 23, 1999. 31. Montana State, 6034 243 4.41. Its one of many reasons why he never made it in the NFL. Brandon Bolden, who ended up absorbing Whites role for the remainder of the season, just turned 32 and is also a pending free agent. 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. 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. Check in with Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar as they discuss the first day of the 2023 NFL Combine. And like Andersen, Metchie profiles as a classic high-risk, high-reward second-round pick for the Patriots. Report: Patriots to work out free agent wide receiver Slade Bolden. Zack Patraw of SI.com has Andersen going in the first round to the Patriots. Montana State legends discuss Troy Andersen's career and pro prospects. [13] The Falcons previously obtained the pick in the trade that sent Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans. Find detailed Troy Andersen Stats on FOXSports.com. He received his medical doctorate from Loma Linda University in 1994 and completed his neurology . Andersen earned all-Big Sky and all-American honors again, accumulating 54 tackles and 6.5 sacks at linebacker while also scoring a team-high seven offensive touchdowns. Two of those prospects, wide receivers Romeo Doubs (Nevada) and Christian Watson (North Dakota State),told reporters theyve spoken with the Patriots. More than 300 of the top prospects will be put through on-field drills, medical testing, exams and interviews with team personnel and the media in advance of the 2023 NFL Draft. With the success of Christian Barmore last season, would the Patriots look to draft another athletic, three-down defensive tackle? 17.Drake Jackson, DE USC: Jackson is still a bit raw, but he has all the tools the Patriots look for to play along the edge of their defense. LB TROY ANDERSEN, MONTANA STATE BOBCATS. At the same time, both weigh in at just over 240 pounds, which means theyre big enough to play the downhill style the Patriots want. 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. Jason Poe, OL Mercer: A small-school prospect that didn't go to the Combine, Poe stood out at Georgia's Pro Day, with a 4.9 40-yard-dash and 34 reps of 225. . 13.Dax Hill, DB Michigan: The Pats are stacked at safety but I can't leave Hill of this year's Top-50, he's that intriguing as a fit. BTW: I just read a few things from the media guide about Troy Andersen. Who is his competition? One of the Day 3 prospects the Patriots met with is also one of the more unique prospects in the entire draft. [14], Andersen is a cousin of Major League Baseball pitcher Codi Heuer. his 10.0 total . Mitchell is a tough player. Dr. Anderson started Phoenix Neurology and Sleep Medicine in 2006. Has plenty of room to add some strength as well. 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. Maryland found creative ways to get Okonkwo the ball, and while he wouldnt likely be an instant success in the Patriots offense, he has the athleticism and playmaking ability to potentially contribute if he developed. Given the Patriots history of focusing in on Pro Bowl players, Dotson being the only wide receiver from the top group taking part in the game could put him in the spotlight move him up the teams draft board. Nick Folk is 37-years old and a pending free agent, while Quinn Nordin remains an unknown. A calendar of important upcoming dates for the NFL and the New England Patriots in 2023. What makes that even more impressive is that it was his first full season at the position after playing running back and quarterback. While NE has a lot of strong safety types, Hill is more of a coverage player, but that extends beyond just a back-end free safety. Boom! So its interesting to bring our focus on how the roster might change in the 2022 NFL draft, with the Patriots set to pick first at No. Deen Worley. He finished with 54 tackles, 11.5 for loss, 6.5 sacks, and an interception. Andersen combines an NFL-ready frame he measured at 6-foot-3, 243 pounds at the Scouting Combine with the agility and burst you would expect from a former running back (he was still playing the position as of 2019). Troy Andersen (born April 23, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). to M S t U ber. Thoughts? What would be his role? 45. Matt Groh said it himself, the linebacker position in the college game and by extension the NFL is changing. Safety Devin McCourty details the state of the New England Patriots and why quarterback Mac Jones is still considered "The Guy". Woolen is listed at 6-foot-4, 207 pounds, and reportedly ran a 4.34 40-yard dash over the summer. In the later rounds, its hard to find a more fun prospect than Troy Andersen(National). Andersen's NFL future is hard to predict. He earned an 86.3 PFF grade for Montana State in 2021 and led the FCS in defensive stops (67). Maybe he doesn't fit the old mold exactly, but Dean is simply a football player who gets to the ball while checking all the intangible boxes. New England likes to see players moving on an upward trajectory at the highest level of competition. John Ridgeway, DL - Arkansas: There's a lot of Lawrence Guy in Ridgeway's game as he's a big space eater inside at 6-5, 321 pounds. As a sophomore, Andersen was the Bobcats quarterback and earned first-team All-Big Sky and third-team All-American honors. Cincinnati linebacker Darrian Beavers (0). Each summer, he'd wake up in the AM to cut hay, bale hay 'n rake hay with his older sister and two parents. So Melton, with the hands issues, would be an interesting player at this point in the draft as a flier. The Miami Dolphins forfeited their first-round pick in 2023 and third-round pick in 2024 due to Stephen Ross tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton. #Falcons fans, it won't be long before your new LB Troy Andersen develops into a three-down defender. Meanwhile, Jake Bailey is entering the final year of his rookie contract. As we await the 2022 NFL Draft, we examine Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen as a potential fit for the Denver Broncos. 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. 37. He comes from a small school, which 1) puts a chip on his shoulder and 2) makes you wonder whether improved coaching . Roger McCreary (American) of Auburn is a projected late first round pick, and plays the cornerback position exactly the way the Patriots like. Walker and Muma are similar players. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. If theyre going to do it again this season, OklahomasIsaiah Thomas(National) would be a logical candidate to follow Ronnie Perkins. So maybe a year or two as a backup with the Patriots could do him some good. The Patriots took a similar player last year in Joshuah Bledsoe, but are always looking to add to their special teams units. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hes only been playing football since his junior year of high school so hes still learning the game, but he has just about every unteachable box checked off. 27. He's athletic and fast enough to play corner and could be unique enough to attract the Pats despite their current roster needs. [4] He moved to quarterback before his sophomore season after two-year starter Chris Murray was ruled academically ineligible to play. In the Senior Bowl, theres a trio of SEC backs the Patriots could look at who could be assets in the passing game. His inability to catch with his hands and hands alone gives me flashbacks of watching Aaron Dobson do the same thing at Patriots practices. He's faced some of the best pass catchers in college and shown up well. 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. Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Boston College offensive lineman Alec Lindstrom (72). (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images). When was Troy Andersen born? 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. The upcoming draft, after all, gives the team additional opportunities to add athleticism to its linebacker depth chart. 26. Tue Feb 28 - 02:00 PM | Thu Mar 02 - 11:55 AM. pic.twitter.com/vTZxSY0BfB. Without further ado, here are this year's 50! No offense to Jake Bailey, but Araiza has to be on here. Then theres the biggest player taking part in the game this week. His shortcomings could be relatively hidden by using him as part of a rotation. He played QB/LB/RB for the Bearcats. The Patriots select their left tackle of the future and address their three biggest needs in this seven-round mock draft. Troy Andersen might be the most versatile prospect in the 2022 NFL draft. 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. Jeremiah Moon, DE/OLB Florida: Moon is an interesting prospect, excelling after a move from the edge to off-the-ball. Troy Andersen weighs 235 lbs (106 kg). Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 30, 2022 . Round 5, PIck 170: Bo Melton, WR, Rutgers. And the Patriots also nab a second-round pick to target that sweet spot in the draft. [5] Andersen completed 115 of 208 passes for 1,195 yards with three touchdowns and seven interceptions and also rushed for 1,412 yards and a school-record 21 touchdowns and was named first-team All-Big Sky. 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. The traits he has you can't teach, and the ones that he doesn't, like in pass protection, can be addressed by NFL coaching. Commercial reproduction, distribution or transmission of any part or parts of this website or any information contained therein by any means whatsoever without the prior written permission of the Club is not permitted. They will likely always be open to using versatile players in all positions where theyre valuable. 33. . 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. Because the value was that good. New England loves adding players like that. Thats just what the Patriots need. A quarterback, turned running back, turned fullback, turned linebacker, the Dillon, Montana native checks . Heres where this mock draft is almost too clean. Our staff has compiled what the top 'experts' are predicting the New England Patriots will do in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Watch Now . Relatively new to the position he has been a full-time linebacker since 2019 with some time as a sub . Unless that man is Troy Andersen. In later rounds in recent years, the Patriots have targeted players with the ability to play both guard and tackle. He has really good instincts for a guy whos been doing it for 10 minutes and handles the physical part of the position well. He ran the fastest 40 (4.42) among all LB's at the combine. The most versatile player in college football grew up with 800 head of cattle. The Patriots met with a pair of wide receiver prospects on the final day of Senior Bowl practices. His inconsistency during his final season is the only thing that is knocking him down the draft board toward the late first round. He comes from a small school, which 1) puts a chip on his shoulder and 2) makes you wonder whether improved coaching couldnt get more out of him. With Devin McCourty reportedly returning next season, safety isnt a major need for the Patriots this offseason. Tight ends probably wont be an area of focus for the Patriots after last years spending spree, but heres a couple of names anyway. He played quarterback and moved to linebacker, so hes 1) smart and 2) underdeveloped at a position where he was instantly impressive. Andersens athleticism would allow the Patriots to use him all over their front seven, but his role most likely would be that of an off-the-ball Mike linebacker. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, creator of Standard Bengali prose (sadhu bhasha) Bhudev Mukhopadhyay, earliest educationist. Alabama defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48). He has a nose for the ball but is facing a big jump in competition. At 6-foot-5, 207 pounds with an official 4.44 40 on the books, he checks all the physical boxes of a downfield threat. Projected as a slot receiver, he makes up for his lack of size with both straight line speed and short area quickness. . He's a Day Three flier kind of OL. Here . How many . Round 2, Pick 54: Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State. If the Patriots do still want a bigger linebacker, CincinnatisDarrian Beavers(National) is noticeably mobile at 6-foot-4, 255 pounds. Phillips catches everything thrown his way as well and that might be his most intriguing trait. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. He's got a lot of qualities that make for a Patriots second-round pick. 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). A year to develop and adjust to the pro game would help get him settled. If the Patriots are looking for a perfect complement to Christian Barmore, Jones could be it. Round 2, Pick 54: Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State. He offers true sideline-to-sideline range and is also quick to attack downhill as a pass rusher or versus the run. Good news for Patriots fans hoping the team takes a wide receiver in this springs NFL Draft the teams first two reported meetings during the pre-draft process were both with players from the position. In 2018, Andersen was a first team All-Big Sky quarterback. As with most small school prospects, this is a big week for him to show what he can do regularly working against elite opponents. Round 3, Pick 85: Max Mitchell, OT, Louisiana. Last year there were two prospects in the Top 50 who were selected by the Patriots Mac Jones and Rhamondre Stevenson -- bringing the results to a grand total of 27 players identified in 11 seasons as fits that were actually taken. unanimous 1st Team All-America and 1st Team All-Big Sky. 58 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and he will have a shot at starting at linebacker. 42. 10. That means he would go up against the likes of the aforementioned Mack Wilson, Raekwon McMillan and Cameron McGrone, as well as JaWhaun Bentley, Anfernee Jennings, Jahlani Tavai, Harvey Langi and Terez Hall. We have selected ILB Troy Andersen with the 58th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. So it goes. 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 . With Brian Hoyer a pending free agent and Jarrett Stidham entering the last year of his rookie year though, the Patriots may be in the market for a long-term backup quarterback this offseason. He also has far from reached his ceiling and will see plenty of opportunities to work on his current weaknesses. Coby Bryant, CB Cincinnati: Bryant was part of a stacked Cinci defense that features plenty of prospects in this year's draft. Smoke Monday, S Auburn: A passionate player who likes to hit, Monday fits a strong safety profile. I failed to have the same shocking panache as Bill Belichick. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Troy Andersen player profile featuring advanced stats, metrics & analytics: 40 time, burst, agility, SPARQ, hand size and comparable players In a new episode of Tom E. Curran's Patriots Talk Podcast, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald names three players he loves in the 2022 NFL Draft class. Cam Taylor-Britt, CB Nebraska: A three-year starter and captain, Taylor-Britt has some concerns when it comes to tackling but part of that could be remedied by finding a permanent position in the NFL. Gambling problem? But unlike his former teammate Jameson Williams, Metchie has more medical complications than his knee. of Bobcat Football. White, who turns 30 next week, is a pending free agent as he works his way back from that injury. But hes an interesting prospect for the sixth round. With long term questions at the position for the Pats, Penning could serve as a swing back up for a season as he gets acclimated but would be ready to jump in if injuries strike. Tyler Badie, RB Missouri: Badie might be short in stature but he's a thickly wound athlete who handled significant snaps as a do-it-all back. Go behind the scenes with the Patriots coaching staff when they coached the East West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas earlier this month. Class: rs-Senior. If you spell Troy Andersen in Scrabble . 21.Kyren Williams, RB Notre Dame: A highly competitive leader, Williams projects to a third-down back role, a spot where he's already ahead of most rookies. Haraprasad Shastri, historian of Bengali language and culture. Nov 13, 2021; Carson, California, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack wide receiver Romeo Doubs (7) catches a pass for a touchdown against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park. But he's a former captain who should put in the work to stick around. With starter Mykal Walker having been ruled out for Sunday's game . He played at Houston and Miami and across parts of six seasons he threw for 8,378 yards and 76 touchdowns . "I talked to this guy for around 10-15 minutes at the combine, and he's only played linebacker for two or three . Round 6, Pick 200: Chigoziem Okonkwo, TE, Maryland. 35. Oct 7, 2021; Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA; Coastal Carolina Chanticleers tight end Isaiah Likely (4) runs with the ball after a catch for a touchdown during the second half against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Centennial Bank Stadium. Kenny Pickett remains the only QB off the board. How much does Troy Andersen weigh? 31.9k. A former high school wide receiver, he could give the Patriots defense some of that lateral movement it lacked last year. chosen for the Senior Bowl. Paschal is a Day Two version of my favorite player in the draft, Georgia's Travon Walker. All that is to say that, at the very least, the Patriots could use some depth in the pass-catching back role, potentially with an eye towards the future as well. As expected at his size, hes also a strong run blocker. A note on all 68 players who played a snap for the Patriots this season. Getty Head Coach Arthur Smith of the Atlanta Falcons. Like Perkins, Thomas is a pure pass rusher.

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