Hes also a strong blocker, which is something the Patriots value at the position. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports. 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. At 6-foot-6, 260 pounds hes excellent at getting to the catch point and has soft hands to reel the ball in. Played running back and linebacker in 2019 and earned . Alex Barth is a writer and digital producer for 985TheSportsHub.com. Check in with Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar as they discuss the first day of the 2023 NFL Combine. 38. Good news for Patriots fans hoping the team takes a wide receiver in this springs NFL Draft the teams first two reported meetings during the pre-draft process were both with players from the position. Finally, MissourisTyler Badie(National) has plenty of experience in a pass-catching role. 27. The annual disclaimer is that this list starts with players I expect to be available at 21. 2.Devin Lloyd, LB Utah: Lloyd isn't too far behind Dean as far as linebacker fit in my view. The most versatile player in college football grew up with 800 head of cattle. 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. Over his last two seasons, he was 14-of-20 from beyond 40 yards. 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. 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. 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. Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year as inside linebacker, his fourth position in four seasons at MSU. That all being said, Watson is still a relatively raw prospect, especially in such a deep wide receiver class. named to the National Football Foundation National All-Scholar Team, one of 13 honorees and the only player chosen from the FCS. It's their first known meetings of the 2022 draft process . He would certainly fill a need for the offense. 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. 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. The team used the 58th overall pick of the draft on Troy Andersen, who is listed as a . If the Patriots do still want a bigger linebacker, CincinnatisDarrian Beavers(National) is noticeably mobile at 6-foot-4, 255 pounds. 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. Related: Patriots draft profile: Slade Bolden is the Alabama wide receiver most likely to end up in New England, The New England Patriots are not oblivious to recent developments on the defensive side of the ball, as director of player personnel Matt Groh pointed out last week. He has excellent size but isn't Derrick Henry and that's okay, he can still be very effective. 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. One of the Day 3 prospects the Patriots met with is also one of the more unique prospects in the entire draft. 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. Hes an excellent athlete who showed even at his size, he can move with smaller, quicker defenders at the line of scrimmage. A former high school wide receiver, he could give the Patriots defense some of that lateral movement it lacked last year. 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. 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. In the later rounds, its hard to find a more fun prospect than Troy Andersen(National). A big, physical receiver that can run, Doubs measured 6-foot-2, 204 pounds at the Senior Bowl and has impressed scouts with his ability to run. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Those skills make him dangerous with the ball in his hands not only as a pass catcher, but in the return game as well. Draft Profile: Bio. Jacksonville Jaguars: Troy Andersen, LB - Montana . This draft is full of the big, physical kind of tackles that fit the Patriots mold. 29. Cincinnati linebacker Darrian Beavers (0). Each summer, he'd wake up in the AM to cut hay, bale hay 'n rake hay with his older sister and two parents. 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. Boston College offensive lineman Alec Lindstrom (72). 39. It's the adjective that swamps his evaluation when asked about Montana State do-it-all prospect Troy Andersen. 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. 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. 30. 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. Troy Andersen, LB - Montana State: Andersen is a small school player but anyone that can go from quarterback to linebacker and still perform at a high level tickles my Pats sense. He's currently projected as a late Day 2 or early Day 3 pick. 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. [15] His father played college basketball at Eastern Oregon University, while his sister ran track at Montana State. So, it was awesome., It was good. to M S t U ber. We have selected ILB Troy Andersen with the 58th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. He has a rare set of physical tools at 6-foot-2, 193 pounds and a 4.39-second 40-yard dash. As luck would have it, none of those players are participating in the Senior Bowl this year. [16] Andersen graduated from Montana State with a degree in agricultural business in May 2021. Hes the consensus second-ranked punter in the draft behind San Diego States Matt Araiza. He has a big fan in Willie McGinest who has known him since he was little. The Montana State product did everything but serve the popcorn during his time in Bozeman. Nebraska cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (5). 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 glimpse of a potential three-down linebacker who can play inside or on the edge. Despite his lack of experience at linebacker, Andersen has shown some solid instincts in diagnosing play-action concepts and how to attack rush lanes. 22.James Cook, RB Georgia: Dalvin's brother is another good option for receiving back, with the kind of explosive speed the Patriots could use in their backfield. Is it insane to say hell be a top linebacker in the NFL? He's aggressive almost to the point of being reckless, and that play style, if harnessed, is very appealing. That would be Troy Andersen. 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. Kenny Pickett remains the only QB off the board. Let him know on Twitter@RealAlexBarthor via email [email protected]. TennesseesCade Mays(American), TulsasChris Paul(American) and GeorgiasJamaree Salyer(American) all fit the bill here. The Patriots have started to adapt a bit, recently adding athletically impressive players such as Mack Wilson, Raekwon McMillan and Cameron McGrone to the equation at the position. 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. Like the wide receiver position, many of the top safeties in this years class will not be taking part in the Senior Bowl. Troy Andersen is a man straight from a ranch in Montana. Named the 2021 FCS ADA Defensive Player of the Year and was a unanimous first-team All-American. In a recent article by Kambui Bomani of Pro Football Focus, he identified Andersen as one of the draft's best small-school players. The above line graph shows his Madden 23 Rating Weekly Movement while below are . 21.Kyren Williams, RB Notre Dame: A highly competitive leader, Williams projects to a third-down back role, a spot where he's already ahead of most rookies. A quarterback, turned running back, turned fullback, turned linebacker, the Dillon, Montana native checks . The Falcons used the No. [4] He moved to quarterback before his sophomore season after two-year starter Chris Murray was ruled academically ineligible to play. Decisive with good ball security, Badie could excel if given third-down back duties to focus on. His absence was felt after suffering a season-ending hip injury back in September. The Falcons selected Troy Andersen with the No. A talent with All-America honors on both sides of the football, he's a one-of-one in this year's draft class. LB, Montana State. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Yes, I know Jakob Johnson said the Patriots are done with fullbacks. Fifth-round pick Tyler Allgeier ran for 1,035 yards during the 2022 season, breaking Atlanta's 43-year-old rookie rushing record. 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. 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. Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 30, 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. 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. 15.Christian Harris, LB Alabama: You can't ignore a three-year starting linebacker out of Alabama and while Harris isn't quite the same mold as Dont'a Hightower, especially in the size department, the elements of toughness and plus athleticism would be easy fits in New England. Andersen's NFL future is hard to predict. Andersen would likely not be that player, unless used in a predefined role and as part of situational packages. Position: Linebacker School: Montana State Current Year: Redshirt Senior; Height: 6'3 1/4 Weight: 242 pounds Wingspan: 77 5/8 Length: 32 1/8 Hand: 9 3/8 Troy Andersen Scouting Report. 36. There's a reason he's a popular Pats mock draft selection, Lloyd is big, aggressive and fast and would be a welcome addition. Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State "He's a smart, smart guy," Callahan said. Iowa StatesCharlie Kolar(National) is a textbook red zone threat. He played college football at Montana State where previously played quarterback, running back and fullback for them before moving to linebacker. 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. The jump in competition could require some time to develop, but Watson is big, smooth and versatile, while earning praise for his high character. Strengths: Andersen is an athlete. But if he doesnt, the Patriots would be happy to keep him around to serve as their sixth offensive lineman. 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. The Patriots' flexible system could allow him to thrive. New Englands work at the position may not be done yet, though. The Patriots met with a pair of wide receiver prospects on the final day of Senior Bowl practices. 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. Ranking the best fits to pair with quarterback Mac Jones as a number one receiver for the Patriots in the 2023 NFL Draft. He hit 75.9 percent of his field goal attempts in college, and was 13-of-15 as a senior. 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). 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. Likely destined for special teams, Butler has an NFL makeup in that regard. 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. Walker and Muma are similar players. Potential Day 3 pick Bo Melton (National) is on the smaller side at 5-foot-11, 195 pounds. ', 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. Nope. 16.Troy Andersen, LB Montana State: Andersen is a small school player but anyone that can go from quarterback to linebacker and still perform at a high level tickles my Pats sense. Last year there were two prospects in the Top 50 who were selected by the Patriots Mac Jones and Rhamondre Stevenson -- bringing the results to a grand total of 27 players identified in 11 seasons as fits that were actually taken. The 2022 NFL draft kicks off on April 28, which is over two weeks away, and the mocks are starting to fly in. This past season, Watson flashed with 43 catches for 801 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games. In later rounds in recent years, the Patriots have targeted players with the ability to play both guard and tackle. . He's a good athlete still growing into his body and that's why he's a bit of a projection. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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