Round 2, Pick 54: Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State. 2020 season was cancelled due to COVID-19. 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. While CincinnatisCoby Bryant(National) isnt the highest ranked receiver from his own school, hes still projected to be a top-100 pick. He has to be one of the most popular fits in this year's class for a variety of reasons. [8] As a redshirt senior, Andersen was named the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year and was the runner-up for the Buck Buchanan Award. When was Troy Andersen born? This draft is full of the big, physical kind of tackles that fit the Patriots mold. 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. [11], Andersen was drafted 58th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft. Covington interviewed for two defensive coordinator positions this offseason. 2 seed (136) Aaron Rodgers holds all the cards for 2023 (118) . Only 25 of his 40 starts at Montana State actually came at linebacker: 11 came at quarterback, and four more at the running back position. 24. Tight ends probably wont be an area of focus for the Patriots after last years spending spree, but heres a couple of names anyway. It's the adjective that swamps his evaluation when asked about Montana State do-it-all prospect Troy Andersen. Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels offered his thoughts on the Patriots hiring of Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator. Obviously, hes a prime-time quarterback., Watson and Doubs actually have relatively similar skillsets, meaning these meetings could be an indication of the kind of receiver the Patriots are looking to add this spring. Troy Andersen (born April 23, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). March 13, 2022 2:41 pm PT. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA JANUARY 01: JT Woods #22 of the Baylor Bears breaks up a pass intended for Urriah Shephard #35 of the Mississippi Rebels during the first quarter in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome on January 01, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He's an interior space eater with long arms who weighs 325 pounds that is an ideal schematic fit. But I doubt thats completely true. Andersens off-the-field work has also earned him some praise, both in college and at the high school level. Montana State LB Troy Andersen, who recorded a position-best 4.42-second time in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, posted a 3.99-second time in the short shuttle and a 6.72-second time in the 3-cone drill at his pro day Monday, April 4. North Dakota State wide receiver Christian Watson (1). We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports. In fact, his relative athletic score is a maximum 10 out of 10 and among the highest the linebacker position has seen since 1987. And like Andersen, Metchie profiles as a classic high-risk, high-reward second-round pick for the Patriots. He played college football at Montana State where previously played quarterback, running back and fullback for them before moving to linebacker. Jones was originally recruited to UConn as a left tackle after playing on both sides of the ball in high school, and the Patriots have had success in recent years with players who changed positions upon getting to or in college (J.C. Jackson, Jakobi Meyers, Gunner Olszewski). The Patriots don't have much need for depth at the position, but he certainly plays the kind of way that attracts the Patriots. Hes the consensus second-ranked punter in the draft behind San Diego States Matt Araiza. Find out what the top 'experts' are predicting the Patriots will do in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. 21 overall and again passed on Nakobe Dean to snag Cole Strange. The Dorchester native and Brighton High School product is eyeing a leap to the NFL as he checks in from the Scouting Combine. [14], Andersen is a cousin of Major League Baseball pitcher Codi Heuer. Hes experienced for a player at this point, as a four-year contributor at Rutgers. 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. He would certainly fill a need for the offense. 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. . Hes also a strong blocker, which is something the Patriots value at the position. Troy Andersen Position: LB 6-4, 235lb (193cm, 106kg) College: Montana St. With starter Mykal Walker having been ruled out for Sunday's game . Heres where this mock draft is almost too clean. 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. 4.Treylon Burks, WR Arkansas: Burks has gotten lost in the shuffle at receiver a bit since his 4.55 40-yard-dash at the Combine but don't let those testing numbers fool you, he is a versatile beast that could give the Patriots a potential number one receiver to build around. Andersen struggled with consistency despite going up against FCS competition, and his tackling is proof of that. The annual disclaimer is that this list starts with players I expect to be available at 21. The Falcons depth chart looks a little different heading into Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. 2022 Patriots draft profile: Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen is one of the best athletes in the entire draft, Broncos GM shares update on potential Patriots trade target Jerry Jeudy, Report: Patriots to work out free agent wide receiver, former Mac Jones teammate, Slade Bolden, New England Patriots links 03/01/23 - Pats already ahead of 2022; Options abound to build around Mac, Patriots assistant coach DeMarcus Covington receiving heavy praise at NFL Combine. Roger McCreary (American) of Auburn is a projected late first round pick, and plays the cornerback position exactly the way the Patriots like. His hands are impressive and he has plenty of special teams experience. 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). Watson specifically mentioned the Patriots quarterback situation, noting I followed Mac Jones in college. So maybe a year or two as a backup with the Patriots could do him some good. Montana State LB Troy Andersen had formal interviews at the combine with the #Bills, #49ers, #Commanders and #Eagles. He could very well be a Day One starter given the current state of the cornerback depth chart. Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State Rd. 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). He was named a FCS All-American and the Big Sky Conference defensive player of the year in 2021. Like Doubs, Watson has all the physical traits teams look for in a wide receiver. That all being said, Watson is still a relatively raw prospect, especially in such a deep wide receiver class. Hes a strong tackler who shows up regularly in the running game, and also has special teams ability. Hes an excellent athlete who showed even at his size, he can move with smaller, quicker defenders at the line of scrimmage. Andersen was born on April 23, 1999, and grew up on his family's cattle ranch in Dillon, Montana. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group, or any subsidiaries. Four-year starter, Dillon, MT. His athleticism allows him to control deep zones with ease, and hes regularly near the football in the running game. With work on his technique, he could flourish. All rights reserved. A quarterback, turned running back, turned fullback, turned linebacker, the Dillon, Montana native checks . His success as a rookie means the Patriots shouldnt need to focus heavily on the position this time around. Metchie and Georgias George Pickens are my two favorite receivers for the Patriots in this years draft. 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. Troy Andersen (born April 23, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). The most versatile player in college football grew up with 800 head of cattle. 18. 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. Hes dealt with injuries throughout his college career. 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. Standing 6'3" and weighing 242 pounds, the Montana State product ran an unbelievable 4.41 40-yard dash at the combine. He'd be an ideal long-term replacement for James White and could get on the field sooner than later given his rare pass protection skills and desire. Add in the fact that hes a two-time captain, and hes squarely in the such a Belichick player category. Round 2, Pick 57: John Metchie II, WR, Alabama. Many top-rated players, though excellent fits, are not included because they are likely to have already been selected. He was 2017 Big Sky Freshman of the Year. And not in a good way. He's undersized at 6-1, but that didn't stop the Patriots with Shaq Mason and Poe has similar athleticism. 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. The Big Sky Conference defensive MVP is among three finalists for the Buck Buchanan Award, given to the top defensive player in FCS football. Top. Playing opposite potential top-15 pick Sauce Gardner for the Bearcats, Bryant was tested often in 2021 and held his own. But if he doesnt, the Patriots would be happy to keep him around to serve as their sixth offensive lineman. Likely Day 2 picks Quay Walker(American) of Georgia andChad Muma(National) of Wyoming are more logical targets. 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