Round 2, Pick 54: Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State. The 2022 NFL draft kicks off on April 28, which is over two weeks away, and the mocks are starting to fly in. Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Nope. Matt Araiza, P SD State: A left footed punter that is so good he's described as a weapon. If they want to address that opening in the draft,Bailey Zappe(American) could be a target. BTW: I just read a few things from the media guide about Troy Andersen. His performance against Alabama shows he can compete against the best of the best. [6], Andersen moved back to linebacker and also played fullback as a junior. 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. Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen has the chance to be an impact defender for the New England Patriots. The Falcons used the No. Two of the top players on the board will be at the Senior Bowl. Cordarrelle Patterson isn't on it, currently on . Weaknesses: For all his impressive athleticism and sky-high potential, Andersen is a very raw player at this point in his development. 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. One of the Day 3 prospects the Patriots met with is also one of the more unique prospects in the entire draft. Bolden played college football at Alabama first alongside Mac Jones, later under Bill OBrien. 2.Devin Lloyd, LB Utah: Lloyd isn't too far behind Dean as far as linebacker fit in my view. In his five years at Montana State, Andersen switched positions from linebacker to running back, then to quarterback, then back to linebacker. Troy Andersen on Madden 23. Granted, he will focus on one thing at the NFL, but a team might explore his abilities in a linebacker/fullback-type role reminiscent of former Patriots defender Elandon Roberts. "Troy Andersen is a Day 1 starter in the league." - @McShay13 #NFLCombine . As expected at his size, hes also a strong run blocker. Hes an excellent athlete who showed even at his size, he can move with smaller, quicker defenders at the line of scrimmage. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Many top-rated players, though excellent fits, are not included because they are likely to have already been selected. He can burn defenses in multiple ways, by winning 50/50 balls down the field or taking it himself off a screen. Played running back and linebacker in 2019 and earned . He's currently projected to be a Day 3 pick. A calendar of important upcoming dates for the NFL and the New England Patriots in 2023. Troy Andersen Position: LB 6-4, 235lb (193cm, 106kg) College: Montana St. So lets get Mac Jones favorite college receiver: Metchie. 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. [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. it's hard to find a more fun prospect than Troy Andersen . 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. 31.9k. 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. [11], Andersen was drafted 58th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft. Alec Lindstrom, C Boston College: The Dudley, MA and Boston College prospect must be on the Patriots radar, as he shares a lot of qualities with David Andrews like toughness, experience and smarts. 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. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports. Tyler's Scouting Report. Maybe he doesnt make the team. Heres a quick scouting report on each player. Fifth-round pick Tyler Allgeier ran for 1,035 yards during the 2022 season, breaking Atlanta's 43-year-old rookie rushing record. He played quarterback and moved to linebacker, so hes 1) smart and 2) underdeveloped at a position where he was instantly impressive. 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. So Melton, with the hands issues, would be an interesting player at this point in the draft as a flier. PFF Big Board Rank: 56. 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. Did Trump Just Hint At Something? Basically, tackle could be high on the Patriots list of needs this offseason. So, it was awesome., It was good. Darien Butler, ST/LB Arizona State: A three-time captain, he's only 5-10, but is aggressive and quick. Find detailed Troy Andersen Stats on FOXSports.com. Switched to quarterback the next year and was all-conference. Andersen is slightly smaller than the other two linebackers at 6-foot-4, 235 pounds, but makes up for that lack of size with an incredibly explosive play style. Standing 6'3" and weighing 242 pounds, the Montana State . Alex Barth is a writer and digital producer for 985TheSportsHub.com. He received his medical doctorate from Loma Linda University in 1994 and completed his neurology . Heres where this mock draft is almost too clean. Tue Feb 28 - 02:00 PM | Thu Mar 02 - 11:55 AM. #Falcons fans, it won't be long before your new LB Troy Andersen develops into a three-down defender. A year to develop and adjust to the pro game would help get him settled. 2022 NFL Draft Scouting Report - Troy Andersen. Troy Andersen is 6-4 (193 cm) tall. Christian Watson (National) of FCS powerhouse North Dakota has picked up a lot of buzz in recent weeks. Smoke Monday, S Auburn: A passionate player who likes to hit, Monday fits a strong safety profile. Oct 16, 2022 at 6:14 pm ET 1 min read. 25. Likely Day 2 picks Quay Walker(American) of Georgia andChad Muma(National) of Wyoming are more logical targets. Hes a leader. Top. He's an ascending player who should hit a new level in the pros. At 6-foot-5, 345 pounds, he likely wont get pushed around much at the NFL level either. How old is Troy Andersen? . The Patriots met with a pair of wide receiver prospects on the final day of Senior Bowl practices. 37. 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. He's an interior space eater with long arms who weighs 325 pounds that is an ideal schematic fit. MSU01 Golden Bobcat Posts: 6189 And hes not a bad athlete either. 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. 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. Will he continue to get large chunks of . As a sophomore, Andersen was the Bobcats quarterback and earned first-team All-Big Sky and third-team All-American honors. Round 5, PIck 170: Bo Melton, WR, Rutgers. UtahsDevin Lloyd(National) is the consensus top linebacker in the class, but hell likely be off the board before the Patriots pick. In fact, his relative athletic score is a maximum 10 out of 10 and among the highest the linebacker position has seen since 1987. 14.Christian Watson, WR North Dakota State: Despite coming from a small school, Watson has big talent, with size and speed to match that make him an ideal outside receiver. His third-down value might be limited but he could be an early-down stud in New England's system. chosen for the Senior Bowl. Andersen made his season debut in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams. 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. He's undersized at 6-1, but that didn't stop the Patriots with Shaq Mason and Poe has similar athleticism. Round 2, Pick 54: Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State. Elam had some rough moments against the top programs (Alabama and Georgia), but showed progress throughout his college career as a starter. The Falcons selected Troy Andersen with the No. 47. 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. Oct 30, 2021; Waco, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns place kicker Cameron Dicker (17) connects for a field goal against Baylor Bears in the second half of an NCAA football game at McLane Stadium. Matt Groh said it himself, the linebacker position in the college game and by extension the NFL is changing. Troy Andersen is 23 years old. Coby Bryant, CB Cincinnati: Bryant was part of a stacked Cinci defense that features plenty of prospects in this year's draft. Connor Heyward, TE/FB Michigan State: The son of Craig "Ironhead" Heyward, Connor is a bit of a fullback/tight end tweener and in need of a fluid offense that will know how to employ him. Hes still learning the position, but as a projected early Day 3 pick, his upside is tremendous. 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All rights reserved. named to the National Football Foundation National All-Scholar Team, one of 13 honorees and the only player chosen from the FCS. Yeah, that looks better. With starter Mykal Walker having been ruled out for Sunday's game . 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. 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. Is it insane to say hell be a top linebacker in the NFL? Nope. The team also signed versatile safety/linebacker hybrid Jabrill Peppers in free agency last month. Some of the things that stood out are listed below: Troy Andersen doesn't read books. That being said, lets start with interior defensive lineman? 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. 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. His athleticism allows him to control deep zones with ease, and hes regularly near the football in the running game. New Englands work at the position may not be done yet, though. As luck would have it, none of those players are participating in the Senior Bowl this year. In the later rounds, its hard to find a more fun prospect than Troy Andersen(National). 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. He may also be the most versatile player in the 2022 draft class. He's got a lot of qualities that make for a Patriots second-round pick. He checks a lot of boxes as a player who could be moved around the defensive line and play a variety of roles. If he's limited to an ILB role it will knock his draft value down a bit, but there's hope he could be an effective blitzer as well, and while drawing comparisons to Dont'a Hightower might not be totally apt, the two share some intriguing traits. 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 . He also has an ability to earn hard-fought yards between the tackles, running bigger than his size. 12.Leo Chenal, LB Wisconsin: Chenal is absolute beast that I really enjoyed watching. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Get the latest player news, stats, injury history and updates for Linebacker Troy Anderson of the Atlanta Falcons on NBC Sports Edge. Patriots In Control! 24. 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. He has a nose for the ball but is facing a big jump in competition. He has a big fan in Willie McGinest who has known him since he was little. Rajendralal Mitra, first Indian to work with Indologists. A talent with All-America honors on both sides of the football, he's a one-of-one in this year's draft class. At 6-foot-1, 225 pounds, hes bigger than typical receiving backs but still has the ability to create after the catch. He's a hard worker who will embrace the challenge. Speaking about multiple issues in relation to team speed, Groh mentioned that the linebacker position of 2022 would not be the same it was 20, 30, 40 years ago.. Brian Robinson, RB Alabama: You can't ignore an Alabama running back either, especially as Damien Harris enters the final year of his rookie deal. TennesseesCade Mays(American), TulsasChris Paul(American) and GeorgiasJamaree Salyer(American) all fit the bill here. For more names to keep an eye on in Mobile, check below for a position-by-position preview, Sep 11, 2021; West Point, New York, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) throws a pass against the Army Black Knights during the second half at Michie Stadium. Yup, Bill Belichick did it (in this fictional draft). Wide receiver certainly projects as a potential first-round need for the Patriots. . 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. The Patriots passed on every linebacker last night to trade down from No. Troy Andersen is a 23-year old American professional football player who plays at the Middle Lineback (MLB) position for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL.. But theres plenty to like about a 6-foot-2, 240-pound athlete who can run a 4.52-second 40-yard dash and jump 35.5 inches vertical. [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. 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 . He finished with 54 tackles, 11.5 for loss, 6.5 sacks, and an interception. 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. Maybe he plays tight end, fullback or H-back for New England. Dr. Anderson started Phoenix Neurology and Sleep Medicine in 2006. Playing opposite potential top-15 pick Sauce Gardner for the Bearcats, Bryant was tested often in 2021 and held his own. He's a tough player who can play man or zone with elite athleticism to match up. He has a rare set of physical tools at 6-foot-2, 193 pounds and a 4.39-second 40-yard dash. 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 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. This website is the only official website of the New England Patriots and is Copyright New England Patriots (the "Club"). Minnesotas Daniel Faalele (National) is listed at 6-foot-9, 380 pounds. He ran the fastest 40 (4.42) among all LB's at the combine. He has to be one of the most popular fits in this year's class for a variety of reasons. His strength in the run game is how rangy he is. But hes an interesting prospect for the sixth round. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, creator of Standard Bengali prose (sadhu bhasha) Bhudev Mukhopadhyay, earliest educationist. Zack Patraw of SI.com has Andersen going in the first round to the Patriots. He played at the Senior Bowl. With the success of Christian Barmore last season, would the Patriots look to draft another athletic, three-down defensive tackle? While Andersen is a versatile, well-rounded athlete, many were surprised to see the team once again opt against taking a quarterback. Hell get right up into a receivers face in press coverage, and is one of the best man corners in the draft. 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. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Like the wide receiver position, many of the top safeties in this years class will not be taking part in the Senior Bowl. 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