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. This year, the Patriots are sending four members of their coaching staff (aside from Bill Belichick, who attends as the team's general manager). Hes a big play waiting to happen, and averaged 15.4 yards per catch in his college career. 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. After Dean and Lloyd, he's a good Day Two option. Full Report. It's their first known meetings of the 2022 draft process . 21 overall. Some of the things that stood out are listed below: Troy Andersen doesn't read books. Looking for a podcast guest? It's time for the Patriots to hit on one, and Andersen just may be that guy. . First thing I look for in a player who converts positions is how comfortable they look.Andersen looks the part. Named the 2021 FCS ADA Defensive Player of the Year and was a unanimous first-team All-American. Where was Troy Andersen born? 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. Metchie tore his ACL in 2021 and may not contribute right away. Decisive with good ball security, Badie could excel if given third-down back duties to focus on. Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels and Cardinals General Manager Monti Ossenfort address the media during the NFL Combine on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. He has to be one of the most popular fits in this year's class for a variety of reasons. Hes got a lot of qualities that make for a Patriots second-round pick. Walker and Muma are similar players. 32. He won more with athleticism than form in 2021, which led to him being credited with 17 missed tackle attempts; Andersen still needs to learn how to properly wrap up. Updated Aug 26, 2022 at 4:59pm. The annual disclaimer is that this list starts with players I expect to be available at 21. The 23-year-old is in fact one of the top athletes in the entire draft, and as impressive a player from that perspective as any that has entered the league in recent memory. 10. 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. While he is still raw in that regard, his athletic skills allow him to quickly recover and make up for any mistakes; he is strong in pursuit and runs on a very hot motor. TennesseesCade Mays(American), TulsasChris Paul(American) and GeorgiasJamaree Salyer(American) all fit the bill here. 9.Bernhard Raimann, OT Central Michigan: It's hard not to think of the Patriots when scouting Raimann, who spoke at the Combine about how much international players like Jakob Johnson and Sebastian Vollmer have meant to his development. 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. Phelan M. Ebenhack/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. 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. 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). 16. New England likes to see players moving on an upward trajectory at the highest level of competition. One player that every draft fan should know is Troy Andersen from Montana State. Hes a strong tackler who shows up regularly in the running game, and also has special teams ability. 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. Don't miss on pre-sales, member-only contests and member only events. Plus ball skills help his cause, but he'll likely need some developmental time though he has all the athleticism to be an NFL cornerback. While Andersen is a versatile, well-rounded athlete, many were surprised to see the team once again opt against taking a quarterback. 6. While a number of the top players at the position will be in Mobile this year, its unlikely theyll be on the Patriots radar. The Chiefs became AFC title game mainstays behind an offense whose top two targets were a . 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. The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects that could be selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 2022 NFL Draft. Class: rs-Senior. Nov 27, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers cornerback Roger McCreary (23) breaks up a pass intended for Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III (8) during the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Andersen grew up in Montana, playing football, basketball, and running track. Coby Bryant, CB Cincinnati: Bryant was part of a stacked Cinci defense that features plenty of prospects in this year's draft. He's an elite athlete who had an impact as a quarterback and running back as well as at . 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. The upcoming draft, after all, gives the team additional opportunities to add athleticism to its linebacker depth chart. The Falcons used the No. With Donta Hightower and JaWhaun Bentley both pending free agents, linebacker is towards the top of the list of Patriots needs this offseason. Troy Andersen was born in Dillon, MT. Add in the fact that hes a two-time captain, and hes squarely in the such a Belichick player category. 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. The jump in competition could require some time to develop, but Watson is big, smooth and versatile, while earning praise for his high character. 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.. [4] He moved to quarterback before his sophomore season after two-year starter Chris Murray was ruled academically ineligible to play. And like Andersen, Metchie profiles as a classic high-risk, high-reward second-round pick for the Patriots. New England gets the player it was targeting: Elam. Myron Cunningham, OT Arkansas: Another raw tackle prospect with ideal NFL size and length, Cunningham is on the bubble because of his athleticism. [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. Thoughts? Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports. Phillips catches everything thrown his way as well and that might be his most intriguing trait. So maybe a year or two as a backup with the Patriots could do him some good. Why not the Patriots? New SGAnon File 33: France Under WH Control | Mil Alliance Protecting Leaders | Benedict Death: 2/3 Matrix Now Reclaimed. LB, Montana State. He has excellent size but isn't Derrick Henry and that's okay, he can still be very effective. Georgias Devonte Wyatt (American)and Alabamas Phidarian Mathis (American) both have similar play styles and are expected to go in the middle rounds. LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY SEPTEMBER 18: Darian Kinnard #70 of the Kentucky Wildcats against Chattanooga Mocs at Kroger Field on September 18, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. Explore all Atlanta Falcons NFL player stats - including passing, rushing, receiving, tackles, and more! Northern IowasTrevor Penning(National) is another massive blocker at 6-foot-7, and is listed anywhere from 320-340 pounds (well get an official measurement from the Senior Bowl). 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. This year there are plenty of needs and intriguing fits, starting with the 21st overall selection where the Patriots have seen plenty of cornerbacks, linebackers and receivers ascribed to them in various expert mock drafts. He has a big fan in Willie McGinest who has known him since he was little. 39. 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. Here's everything we'll be monitoring from a Patriots perspective in Indianapolis this week. Nope. 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. Get the latest player news, stats, injury history and updates for Linebacker Troy Anderson of the Atlanta Falcons on NBC Sports Edge. He was the 2017 Freshman of the Year as a running back and outside linebacker. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Here . Hes dealt with injuries throughout his college career. Consider him a Day Two version of Nakobe Dean. If tight end Dalton Keene stinks and at this point in his career, theres a very good chance that he does then the Patriots might go back to the well to find a player who brings a similar skill set. Potential Day 3 pick Bo Melton (National) is on the smaller side at 5-foot-11, 195 pounds. The Dorchester native and Brighton High School product is eyeing a leap to the NFL as he checks in from the Scouting Combine. Anil Kumar Gain, fellow of the Royal Society. 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. Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen has the chance to be an impact defender for the New England Patriots. March 13, 2022 2:41 pm PT. Patriots.com writers Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar share their first mock draft picks of the 2023 offseason as New England prepares for the NFL Draft. 33. 48. 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). Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports. Get familiar with Andersen's extremely rare skill set via my @TheDraftNetwork profile on @troy_andersen. Zack Patraw of SI.com has Andersen going in the first round to the Patriots. Andersen would likely not be that player, unless used in a predefined role and as part of situational packages. Round 2, Pick 54: Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State. Those skills make him dangerous with the ball in his hands not only as a pass catcher, but in the return game as well. 58 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and he will have a shot at starting at linebacker. 31. Troy Andersen NFL Draft Profile. And hes not a bad athlete either. TRADE! Heres where this mock draft is almost too clean. Malcolm Rodriguez, LB Oklahoma St.: Rodriguez is your classic highly productive but undersized linebacker that are difficult to project to the NFL. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Report: Patriots to work out free agent wide receiver Slade Bolden. 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. Troy Andersen signed a 4 year, $6,103,570 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including a $1,618,960 signing bonus, $2,601,395 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,525,893. Dotson is a versatile receiver who can line up at multiple spots in the formation, and has big-play explosive ability. 35. He might not have the elite athleticism of some of the higher ranked prospects, but he could be a long-time solid pro following a similar path to Ted Karras. But I doubt thats completely true. Playing at the heart of the defense would allow him to use his elite range as a second-level defender both versus the run and the pass. 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. The above line graph shows his Madden 23 Rating Weekly Movement while below are . Houston Texans . (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images). TexasCameron Dicker(American) is the top kicker in this years game. In fact, his relative athletic score is a maximum 10 out of 10 and among the highest the linebacker position has seen since 1987. He's currently projected to be a Day 3 pick. He's a turnover machine with 15 forced turnovers in his career (10 interceptions, five forced fumbles) and he is active against the run. 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. Get the latest player stats and game information below. The Patriots passed on every linebacker last night to trade down from No. Andersen's NFL future is hard to predict. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. A childhood fan of the Bobcats, he committed to Montana State in 2017. 45. The Patriots defense ranked 25th in the NFL last year averaging 4.5 yards per carry. He can burn defenses in multiple ways, by winning 50/50 balls down the field or taking it himself off a screen. Andersen possesses a prototypical blend of size and athleticism for a modern NFL . Yes, I know Jakob Johnson said the Patriots are done with fullbacks. Check in with Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar as they discuss the first day of the 2023 NFL Combine. Andersen made his season debut in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams. 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. 58 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and he will have a shot at starting at linebacker. He's athletic and fast enough to play corner and could be unique enough to attract the Pats despite their current roster needs. Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen is perhaps the most unique prospect in the 2022 NFL draft. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group, or any subsidiaries. Played running back and linebacker in 2019 and earned . 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. And not in a good way. He won't be a first rounder, but there is a lot of potential to make an impact in many ways. He may also be the most versatile player in the 2022 draft class. 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. Let him know on Twitter@RealAlexBarthor via email atabarth@985TheSportsHub.com. 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. Verdict: Andersen has an intriguing set of tools and could very well develop into an NFL-caliber linebacker. Go behind the scenes with the Patriots coaching staff when they coached the East West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas earlier this month. 8.Zion Johnson, G Boston College: Johnson has it all as an offensive line prospect durability, versatility, and smarts. Jake Camarda(American) of Georgia is the games top punter. He excels with strength and can be moved around to a variety of spots up front where he can use his unique quickness and power. Gronk is really the only time a pick like this paid off for the Patriots. He also has far from reached his ceiling and will see plenty of opportunities to work on his current weaknesses. Andersen is slightly smaller than the other two linebackers at 6-foot-4, 235 pounds, but makes up for that lack of size . Why the Patriots? Strengths: Andersen is an athlete. 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