Round 2, Pick 54: Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State. He was named a FCS All-American and the Big Sky Conference defensive player of the year in 2021. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. 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. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports. Phidarian Mathis, DT Alabama: Another member of the Crimson Tide, Mathis is a prototypical Patriot given his leadership, size and versatility to handle any assignment along the defensive line. 23.John Metchie, WR Alabama: Metchie is a natural fit given his experience with Mac Jones and the quickness that he possesses, as well as his experience running a diverse route tree. 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. Let him know on Twitter@RealAlexBarthor via email atabarth@985TheSportsHub.com. Posted July 1, 2022. 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. [16] Andersen graduated from Montana State with a degree in agricultural business in May 2021. Here . Kenny Pickett remains the only QB off the board. Metchie and Georgias George Pickens are my two favorite receivers for the Patriots in this years draft. [15] His father played college basketball at Eastern Oregon University, while his sister ran track at Montana State. 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. Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen has the chance to be an impact defender for the New England Patriots. Find out what the top 'experts' are predicting the Patriots will do in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. On second thought, though, that does not do him justice: Andersen is an ATHLETE. He has the short-area quickness to follow running backs and tight ends in coverage, and to spot-drop into underneath zones, but he has to stay more disciplined; Andersen easily gets manipulated by opposing quarterbacks. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick loves versatility and King certainly offers that. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Draft Profile: Bio. 58 overall pick on him in the 2022 NFL Draft. Dylan Parham, OG Memphis: Versatile to play either guard spot with four years of starting experience, Parham has played a lot of college football. Posted: 4/04/2022 12:33 pm PDT. His inconsistency during his final season is the only thing that is knocking him down the draft board toward the late first round. Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State "He's a smart, smart guy," Callahan said. Dr. ATHENS, GA NOVEMBER 9: Tyler Badie #1 of the Missouri Tigers rushes with the ball during the first half of a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on November 9, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. Potential Day 3 pick Bo Melton (National) is on the smaller side at 5-foot-11, 195 pounds. He's an interior space eater with long arms who weighs 325 pounds that is an ideal schematic fit. The most versatile player in college football grew up with 800 head of cattle. Yusuf Corker(American) of Kentucky also was a multi-year starter, but at box safety. Tyler's Scouting Report. Maybe they can get him more comfortable catching the football. Named the 2021 FCS ADA Defensive Player of the Year and was a unanimous first-team All-American. . Nebraska cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (5). 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). Like the wide receiver position, many of the top safeties in this years class will not be taking part in the Senior Bowl. 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. 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. Jake Camarda(American) of Georgia is the games top punter. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images). New England gets the player it was targeting: Elam. Woolen is listed at 6-foot-4, 207 pounds, and reportedly ran a 4.34 40-yard dash over the summer. 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. The Patriots defense ranked 25th in the NFL last year averaging 4.5 yards per carry. 58 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and he will have a shot at starting at linebacker. Where 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. . He's an instant starter at left guard but could also move out to tackle in a pinch. Hes not the strongest off-ball linebacker in the world but he moves so well. 25. He is probably still a Day 3 prospect, particularly when watching his film and seeing how often he liked to trap the football against his chest when he made catches. Phillips catches everything thrown his way as well and that might be his most intriguing trait. The Patriots check off three major needs, headlined by a dynamic weapon in Mike Dussault's first mock draft of the 2023 offseason. 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. His tackling ability allows him to limit yards after the catch when he does give up a completion, and also allows him to contribute in the running game. 58 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and he will have a shot at starting at linebacker. Updated Aug 26, 2022 at 4:59pm. The question is whether or not the Patriots will be willing to give him the time needed to reach is potential, or if they are instead looking for a ready-made player capable of taking over a sizable role as a rookie. In Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers, Andersen made his first professional start, where had a season-high 13 tackles in the 2814 win. Jeremiah Moon, DE/OLB Florida: Moon is an interesting prospect, excelling after a move from the edge to off-the-ball. Entering 2021, James White had placed first or second on the Patriots in receptions in four of the previous five seasons. 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. Get the latest player news, stats, injury history and updates for Linebacker Troy Anderson of the Atlanta Falcons on NBC Sports Edge. In fact, his relative . Check in with Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar as they discuss the first day of the 2023 NFL Combine. Nope. 31.9k. Round 6, Pick 2010: Matt Araiza, Punter, San Diego State. 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. He shows good recognition and comes downhill hard. But if he doesnt, the Patriots would be happy to keep him around to serve as their sixth offensive lineman. Round 2, Pick 54: Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State. The Patriots don't have much need for depth at the position, but he certainly plays the kind of way that attracts the Patriots. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers AFC South. He's exactly the kind of quick-open player that the Patriots could use as a fourth receiver. He's a turnover machine with 15 forced turnovers in his career (10 interceptions, five forced fumbles) and he is active against the run. 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. Cordarrelle Patterson isn't on it, currently on . [6], Andersen moved back to linebacker and also played fullback as a junior. The Big Sky Conference defensive MVP is among three finalists for the Buck Buchanan Award, given to the top defensive player in FCS football. After Dean and Lloyd, he's a good Day Two option. Will he continue to get large chunks of . BaylorsJT Woods(National) showed all the makings of a modern deep safety over the last two years. He earned an 86.3 PFF grade for Montana State in 2021 and led the FCS in defensive stops (67). He also has an ability to earn hard-fought yards between the tackles, running bigger than his size. Andersen grew up in Montana, playing football, basketball, and running track. He played at the Senior Bowl. TRADE! Find detailed Troy Andersen Stats on FOXSports.com. While a number of the top players at the position will be in Mobile this year, its unlikely theyll be on the Patriots radar. Troy Andersen (born April 23, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). This year, the Patriots are sending four members of their coaching staff (aside from Bill Belichick, who attends as the team's general manager). Falcons Digital Managing Editor. named to the National Football Foundation National All-Scholar Team, one of 13 honorees and the only player chosen from the FCS. The 2022 NFL draft kicks off on April 28, which is over two weeks away, and the mocks are starting to fly in. Round 1, Pick 25: Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida. Kyle Phillips, WR UCLA: Turn on Phillips' film and it screams Patriots, like he's a bigger version of Wes Welker who gives any coverage player absolute fits with his ability to get open quickly. 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. If the Patriots are looking for a perfect complement to Christian Barmore, Jones could be it. Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen is an intriguing prospect with high upside at the next level. He's a good athlete still growing into his body and that's why he's a bit of a projection. But there are no questions about his football passion and ability to play the game, even if he might be relegated to a special teams role in the NFL. 39. His strength in the run game is how rangy he is. Watson specifically mentioned the Patriots quarterback situation, noting I followed Mac Jones in college. As a result, he has considerable room for growth in all aspects of playing the position from rushing the passer, to playing the run, to dropping back into coverage. 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. No punter has played for the Patriots under two consecutive contracts since Rich Camarillo in the mid-80s. Bolden played college football at Alabama first alongside Mac Jones, later under Bill OBrien. "Troy Andersen is a Day 1 starter in the league." - @McShay13 #NFLCombine . If the Patriots want to replace Trent Brown, theres no more logical fit. As a senior, Andersen was named first-team All-State at quarterback and safety, as well as the Montana Defensive Player of the Year, after he passed for 1,403 yards, rushed for 877 yards, and scored 30 total touchdowns on offense and had 71 tackles with three interceptions and two fumbles recovered on defense while Beaverhead won the Class A state championship. The two-time All-Conference linebacker began his career as an All . According to Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald, wide receivers coach Troy Brown and cornerbacks coach Mike Pellegrino are in Indianapolis, along with special teams coordinator Cam Achord and . And not in a good way. In 2019, he moved to linebacker full-time. Go behind the scenes with the Patriots coaching staff when they coached the East West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas earlier this month. 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