He logged 54 receptions for the Tigers last season, and lined up at receiver as well as in the backfield. Nebraska cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (5). Flashing big-play ability, the next step for Doubs will be to prove he can make an impact in the short and intermediate passing game as well. Check in with Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar as they discuss the first day of the 2023 NFL Combine. The question is, will they stick with the bigger, downhill linebacker prototype theyve favored historically, or trade some size for athleticism? Relatively new to the position he has been a full-time linebacker since 2019 with some time as a sub . He did improve in this area but remains a work in progress, which makes for an uncertain projection at the next level: he might be better suited to play edge than as a traditional off-the-ball linebacker. He came to Montana State as an athlete. Where was Troy Andersen born? Put that versatility and high character into 4.32 kind of speed and you have a dynamic option that is a great Patriots fit. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports. He played college football at Montana State where previously played quarterback, running back and fullback for them before moving to linebacker. He was the 2017 Freshman of the Year as a running back and outside linebacker. Add in the fact that hes a two-time captain, and hes squarely in the such a Belichick player category. 45. If its a true nose tackle the Patriots are after,Travis Jones(National) out of UConn may be the guy. Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year as inside linebacker, his fourth position in four seasons at MSU. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick loves versatility and King certainly offers that. Bills end Patriots season, clinch No. 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. The meeting was great. Dylan Parham, OG Memphis: Versatile to play either guard spot with four years of starting experience, Parham has played a lot of college football. Andersen struggled with consistency despite going up against FCS competition, and his tackling is proof of that. Those are the kinds of players the Patriots target in Round 2 and linebacker is a position where they might want to take a big swing. On second thought, though, that does not do him justice: Andersen is an ATHLETE. While CincinnatisCoby Bryant(National) isnt the highest ranked receiver from his own school, hes still projected to be a top-100 pick. Andersen is the best non-FBS defensive prospect in the 2022 NFL Draft class. If the Patriots do still want a bigger linebacker, CincinnatisDarrian Beavers(National) is noticeably mobile at 6-foot-4, 255 pounds. Rajendralal Mitra, first Indian to work with Indologists. Darien Butler, ST/LB Arizona State: A three-time captain, he's only 5-10, but is aggressive and quick. 26. First thing I look for in a player who converts positions is how comfortable they look.Andersen looks the part. Meanwhile, Jake Bailey is entering the final year of his rookie contract. As with most small school prospects, this is a big week for him to show what he can do regularly working against elite opponents. Hes an instinctive ballhawk, who might someday develop into a standout CB1. New England loves adding players like that. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group, or any subsidiaries. Hes a leader. All rights reserved. . Decisive with good ball security, Badie could excel if given third-down back duties to focus on. Matt Groh said it himself, the linebacker position in the college game and by extension the NFL is changing. 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. 21. 20.Darrian Beavers, LB Cincinnati: Beavers certainly has some intriguing Patriots traits as a big, physical linebacker who is a bit of a tweener, with experience originally coming at defensive end at UConn before he transferred to Cincinnati. 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. pic.twitter.com/vTZxSY0BfB. Whether it's on a deep passing pattern or with the ball in his hands, he fits the prototype of a big play threat. However, the most interesting cornerback and perhaps the most interesting player in Mobile this week isTariq Woolen(American) out of UTSA. James Snook-USA TODAY Sports. His strength in the run game is how rangy he is. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Does he have positional versatility? 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. Andrew Booth, CB Clemson: Booth has a little size on McDuffie with similar athletic traits and edgy play but has a few more questions about how versatile he is. Strengths: Andersen is an athlete. [7] Andersen redshirted his senior season while recovering from injuries. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Round 6, Pick 200: Chigoziem Okonkwo, TE, Maryland. New England might even give him some run at fullback or tight end. The Falcons selected Troy Andersen with the No. All-star games draw some of the top NFL Draft prospects each cycle. While it's easy to see him as a core special teamer, Anderson's size and athleticism, reinforced by his excellent Combine and Pro Day performances, provide a . Southern California linebacker Drake Jackson (99). There are also mid-round and late-round receivers to know when it comes to the Patriots. If the Patriots are looking for a perfect complement to Christian Barmore, Jones could be it. New England Patriots wide receivers coach Troy Brown discusses coaching the West team to a Shrine Bowl victory in the 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl. Metchie and Georgias George Pickens are my two favorite receivers for the Patriots in this years draft. MSU - 15 team National Champions (most recent 2021); 56 individual National Champions (most recent 2021). Troy Andersen was born in Dillon, MT. 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. His shortcomings could be relatively hidden by using him as part of a rotation. He's an ascending player who should hit a new level in the pros. unanimous 1st Team All-America and 1st Team All-Big Sky. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. That's just what the Patriots need. Maybe he plays tight end, fullback or H-back for New England. 21 overall. . Iowa StatesCharlie Kolar(National) is a textbook red zone threat. I was able to show off my personality and who I am to them both as a young man and a football player. No punter has played for the Patriots under two consecutive contracts since Rich Camarillo in the mid-80s. Tue Feb 28 - 02:00 PM | Thu Mar 02 - 11:55 AM. Contract value is $6,103,574 with $3,306,399 fully guaranteed including a $1,618,964 signing bonus. With the conclusion of their 2022 season, the Patriots 2023 slate of opponents has been set. 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. For the Patriots he'd likely project toward a slot corner role and could really blossom with experience. Round 3, Pick 85: Max Mitchell, OT, Louisiana. Beyond Dean and Lloyd there are other options, Leo Chenal, Troy Andersen and Christian Harris are some good fits, but the all-around abilities and instant impact potential do drop off further down. 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. But hes an interesting prospect for the sixth round. What makes that even more impressive is that it was his first full season at the position after playing running back and quarterback. He would certainly fill a need for the offense. Round 2, Pick 54: Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State. He's got some Dion Lewis to him. Watch Now . He ran the fastest 40 (4.42) among all LB's at the combine. [11], Andersen was drafted 58th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. 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. 30. Troy Andersen (born April 23, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). His inconsistency during his final season is the only thing that is knocking him down the draft board toward the late first round. At 6-foot-4, 240 pounds, he uses his size to his advantage in both in the passing game and as a run blocker. ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, Ukraine's Foreign Minister speaks on five Russian defeats and advises them to "choke on missiles", Scooter Braun Buys Original Broad Foundation Building for $25.9 Million, Philadelphia officials warn of measles case tied to event in Kentucky. He has a rare set of physical tools at 6-foot-2, 193 pounds and a 4.39-second 40-yard dash. Get the latest player news, stats, injury history and updates for Linebacker Troy Anderson of the Atlanta Falcons on NBC Sports Edge. Andersen is the most unique playmaker in the 2022 #NFLDraft. Deen Worley. The most versatile player in college football grew up with 800 head of cattle. On defense, he posted 71 tackles with three interceptions and recovered two fumbles - he . This week is the Senior Bowl, where some of the top prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft class are competing in front of NFL scouts. In fact, his relative . 38. Chase Lucas, CB Arizona State: The leader of Arizona State's secondary, Lucas is a boundary cornerback but lacks the size to be a number one shutdown corner. Basically, tackle could be high on the Patriots list of needs this offseason. 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. 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 . Questions? Not only did I get the Patriots to trade back and pick up a second-round pick, but I added potential starters at CB, WR, LB and now OT. He was voted a team captain at Montana State twice. And the Patriots also nab a second-round pick to target that sweet spot in the draft. Boston College offensive lineman Alec Lindstrom (72). A tlanta Falcons' 2022 second-round draft pick, Troy Andersen, made his NFL debut in the team's 24-16 loss . While Andersen is a versatile, well-rounded athlete, many were surprised to see the team once again opt against taking a quarterback. 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. The 2022 NFL draft kicks off on April 28, which is over two weeks away, and the mocks are starting to fly in. At 6-foot-1, 225 pounds, hes bigger than typical receiving backs but still has the ability to create after the catch. He can burn defenses in multiple ways, by winning 50/50 balls down the field or taking it himself off a screen. LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY SEPTEMBER 18: Darian Kinnard #70 of the Kentucky Wildcats against Chattanooga Mocs at Kroger Field on September 18, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Anderson started Phoenix Neurology and Sleep Medicine in 2006. With Devin McCourty reportedly returning next season, safety isnt a major need for the Patriots this offseason. Troy Andersen is 6-4 (193 cm) tall. Troy Andersen is the Bobcats' best player, an All-American linebacker with size (6-4, 235), speed (4.56 in 40) and smarts (3.91 grade-point average). Yup, Bill Belichick did it (in this fictional draft). He's currently projected to be a Day 3 pick. [4] He moved to quarterback before his sophomore season after two-year starter Chris Murray was ruled academically ineligible to play. Latest on Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Like Perkins, Thomas is a pure pass rusher. He had a poor childhood growing up as a chicken and turkey farmer in Lancaster, California. 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. 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