Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Go behind the scenes with the Patriots coaching staff when they coached the East West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas earlier this month. Troy Andersen is 6-4 (193 cm) tall. Report: Patriots to work out free agent wide receiver Slade Bolden. But he's a former captain who should put in the work to stick around. 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. 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. 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. 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. Darien Butler, ST/LB Arizona State: A three-time captain, he's only 5-10, but is aggressive and quick. Mitchell is a tough player. Weight: 243 lbs. 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. He played college football at Montana State where previously played quarterback, running back and fullback for them before moving to linebacker. 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. The Patriots select their left tackle of the future and address their three biggest needs in this seven-round mock draft. his 10.0 total . Anil Kumar Gain, fellow of the Royal Society. With that in mind, lets dive into this mock draft. A year to develop and adjust to the pro game would help get him settled. Andersens off-the-field work has also earned him some praise, both in college and at the high school level. A former college quarterback, Andersen made the switch to linebacker and became the best defensive player in the conference. It's the adjective that swamps his evaluation when asked about Montana State do-it-all prospect Troy Andersen. He is the undisputed G.O.A.T. [3], Andersen started games at both running back and linebacker as a true freshman and was named the Big Sky Conference Freshman of the Year after rushing for 515 yards and five touchdowns with seven receptions for 45 yards and one touchdown on offense on offense and recording nine tackles with one sack on defense. 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. Brandon Bolden, who ended up absorbing Whites role for the remainder of the season, just turned 32 and is also a pending free agent. Los Angeles Chargers: Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen is perhaps the most unique prospect in the 2022 NFL draft. 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. Woolen is listed at 6-foot-4, 207 pounds, and reportedly ran a 4.34 40-yard dash over the summer. Troy Andersen signed a 4 year rookie contract with the Atlanta Falcons on May 25, 2022. Latest on Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Round 4, PIck 127: Zach Tom, OL, Wake Forest. His third-down value might be limited but he could be an early-down stud in New England's system. Hes not the strongest off-ball linebacker in the world but he moves so well. March 13, 2022 2:41 pm PT. 50. Download the app to LISTEN LIVE wherever you are and connect with us like never before! Darian Kinnard (American) bullied defensive linemen as a right tackle in Kentuckys run and RPO-heavy offense in 2021. At 6-foot-1, 225 pounds, hes bigger than typical receiving backs but still has the ability to create after the catch. He has a lot of fans among the Patriots Unfiltered crew. But if he doesnt, the Patriots would be happy to keep him around to serve as their sixth offensive lineman. 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. Obviously, hes a prime-time quarterback., Watson and Doubs actually have relatively similar skillsets, meaning these meetings could be an indication of the kind of receiver the Patriots are looking to add this spring. LB, Montana State. And if not, maybe his speed will make it so that it doesnt matter as much. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 46. Andersen's rookie year wasn't perfect but an indication of what could be in the future. Its possible they stay in that slot, but with this years draft presenting tremendous value in the second and third rounds, I think they might try to trade back and acquire more picks. The Patriots passed on every linebacker last night to trade down from No. [16] Andersen graduated from Montana State with a degree in agricultural business in May 2021. Cincinnati linebacker Darrian Beavers (0). Dr. Anderson started Phoenix Neurology and Sleep Medicine in 2006. His shortcomings could be relatively hidden by using him as part of a rotation. 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. One of the Day 3 prospects the Patriots met with is also one of the more unique prospects in the entire draft. While Andersen is a versatile, well-rounded athlete, many were surprised to see the team once again opt against taking a quarterback. Elam had some rough moments against the top programs (Alabama and Georgia), but showed progress throughout his college career as a starter. Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels and Cardinals General Manager Monti Ossenfort address the media during the NFL Combine on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023. Andersen would give the Patriots a player who would fit the mold of a modern player at the position, while also being able to help out in other ways on special teams and maybe even offense. The Patriots defense ranked 25th in the NFL last year averaging 4.5 yards per carry. His athleticism allows him to control deep zones with ease, and hes regularly near the football in the running game. PFF Big Board Rank: 56. His absence was felt after suffering a season-ending hip injury back in September. 104. Many top-rated players, though excellent fits, are not included because they are likely to have already been selected. Comments? Get the latest player stats and game information below. As a sophomore, Andersen was the Bobcats quarterback and earned first-team All-Big Sky and third-team All-American honors. Andersen made his season debut in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams. Gronk is really the only time a pick like this paid off for the Patriots. He came to Montana State as an athlete. Vederian Lowe, OT Illinois: Lowe has all the measurables, including 35 3/8" arms, and intangibles but just needs some NFL refining to attain his full potential. This website is the only official website of the New England Patriots and is Copyright New England Patriots (the "Club"). [1][2] He attended Beaverhead County High School, where he played quarterback and safety for their football team, as well as on their basketball and track teams. Its not just his size and athleticism that stands out though Woolen was a wide receiver his first two years in college before moving to cornerback. Consider him a Day Two version of Nakobe Dean. 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. And hes not a bad athlete either. His lack of versatility could hurt his draft chances, but that didn't stop Andrews either. With so much talent on the board at the position, theres been a number of names thrown around such as Chris Olave, Treylon Burks, Drake London, David Bell, John Metchie, etc. 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. Meanwhile, Jake Bailey is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Malcolm Rodriguez, LB Oklahoma St.: Rodriguez is your classic highly productive but undersized linebacker that are difficult to project to the NFL. pic.twitter.com/cngESV7t4D. 24. 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. Hes still learning the position, but as a projected early Day 3 pick, his upside is tremendous. Time waits for no man. He also has an ability to earn hard-fought yards between the tackles, running bigger than his size. Like Doubs, Watson has all the physical traits teams look for in a wide receiver. 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). Zack Patraw of SI.com has Andersen going in the first round to the Patriots. 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. So, it was awesome., It was good. The Falcons used the No. He had a poor childhood growing up as a chicken and turkey farmer in Lancaster, California. Ranking the best fits to pair with quarterback Mac Jones as a number one receiver for the Patriots in the 2023 NFL Draft. Troy Andersen is a man straight from a ranch in Montana. 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. He received his medical doctorate from Loma Linda University in 1994 and completed his neurology . 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. 31.9k. 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. 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