A true four-down player, Paschal had a career year in 2021 with 15 tackles for a loss, five sacks, and a blocked field goal. He was voted a team captain at Montana State twice. 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. We have selected ILB Troy Andersen with the 58th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. . Oregons Verone McKinley was a late addition to the roster, but a name who should be on the Patriots radar. ', 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. Like Doubs, Watson has all the physical traits teams look for in a wide receiver. He played college football at Montana State where previously played quarterback, running back and fullback for them before moving to linebacker. [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. 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. Troy Andersen is a legit nfl linebacking prospect. 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. Jason Poe, OL Mercer: A small-school prospect that didn't go to the Combine, Poe stood out at Georgia's Pro Day, with a 4.9 40-yard-dash and 34 reps of 225. At Dillon HIgh, he also passed for 1,403 yards, rushed for 877, and accounted for 30 total touchdowns. 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. Boom! 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. Given the Patriots history of focusing in on Pro Bowl players, Dotson being the only wide receiver from the top group taking part in the game could put him in the spotlight move him up the teams draft board. 2021 season: 15 games; 147 tackles, 12 tackles for loss; 2 sacks, Size: 6034, 243 lbs, 32 1/8 arm, 77 3/8 wingspan, 9 1/4 hand. 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. Draft Profile: Bio. Andersens off-the-field work has also earned him some praise, both in college and at the high school level. Download the app to LISTEN LIVE wherever you are and connect with us like never before! Standing 6'3" and weighing 242 pounds, the Montana State . He's an interior space eater with long arms who weighs 325 pounds that is an ideal schematic fit. 27. He played at Houston and Miami and across parts of six seasons he threw for 8,378 yards and 76 touchdowns . 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. Only 25 of his 40 starts at Montana State actually came at linebacker: 11 came at quarterback, and four more at the running back position. BaylorsJT Woods(National) showed all the makings of a modern deep safety over the last two years. Weight: 243 lbs. Troy Andersen is 23 years old. 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. So maybe a year or two as a backup with the Patriots could do him some good. He played at the Senior Bowl. 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. . 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. 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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen is an intriguing prospect with high upside at the next level. Read More Football , NFL Fantasy football rankings, cheatsheets, advice, and news from Draft Sharks to help you dominate your league Dylan Parham, OG Memphis: Versatile to play either guard spot with four years of starting experience, Parham has played a lot of college football. Jacksonville Jaguars: Troy Andersen, LB - Montana . Bills end Patriots season, clinch No. 21 overall and again passed on Nakobe Dean to snag Cole Strange. 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. 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. New England gets the player it was targeting: Elam. Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 30, 2022 . He's a turnover machine with 15 forced turnovers in his career (10 interceptions, five forced fumbles) and he is active against the run. Bill Belichick has often said it's about finding good football players and Dean is a three-down stud who would bring an infusion of speed that could make a big difference. Haraprasad Shastri, historian of Bengali language and culture. Montana State legends discuss Troy Andersen's career and pro prospects. Hes experienced for a player at this point, as a four-year contributor at Rutgers. In fact, his relative . 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. When was Troy Andersen born? All-star games draw some of the top NFL Draft prospects each cycle. 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. Draft: Atlanta Falcons in the 2nd round (58th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. He could very well be a Day One starter given the current state of the cornerback depth chart. 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. 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. Khalil Shakir, WR Boise State: Shakir can do just about anything when it comes to getting the ball into his hands, he's a returner, running back and has even taken direct snaps. With starter Mykal Walker having been ruled out for Sunday's game . This website is the only official website of the New England Patriots and is Copyright New England Patriots (the "Club"). 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. [11], Andersen was drafted 58th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft. Why the Patriots? Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports, Report: Patriots meet with two receivers on final day of Senior Bowl practices, 98.5 The Sports Hub Boston's Home For Sports Newsletter. 8.Zion Johnson, G Boston College: Johnson has it all as an offensive line prospect durability, versatility, and smarts. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 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. 42. 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. Phelan M. Ebenhack/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Thats just what the Patriots need. But, man, did that one pay off? Projected as a slot receiver, he makes up for his lack of size with both straight line speed and short area quickness. He started games at running back and linebacker. Still, looking further down the board there are a few names that stand out. But I doubt thats completely true. The annual disclaimer is that this list starts with players I expect to be available at 21. 21 overall. Looking for a podcast guest? The upcoming draft, after all, gives the team additional opportunities to add athleticism to its linebacker depth chart. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, creator of Standard Bengali prose (sadhu bhasha) Bhudev Mukhopadhyay, earliest educationist. Smoke Monday, S Auburn: A passionate player who likes to hit, Monday fits a strong safety profile. Hes the consensus second-ranked punter in the draft behind San Diego States Matt Araiza. named to the National Football Foundation National All-Scholar Team, one of 13 honorees and the only player chosen from the FCS. 30. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports. Round 1, Pick 25: Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida. 10. Theres only one consensus top-50 receiver in the game Penn StatesJahan Dotson(National). But hes an interesting prospect for the sixth round. He received his medical doctorate from Loma Linda University in 1994 and completed his neurology . TRADE! Commercial reproduction, distribution or transmission of any part or parts of this website or any information contained therein by any means whatsoever without the prior written permission of the Club is not permitted. Roger McCreary (American) of Auburn is a projected late first round pick, and plays the cornerback position exactly the way the Patriots like. Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen has the chance to be an impact defender for the New England Patriots. 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. 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. 23.John Metchie, WR Alabama: Metchie is a natural fit given his experience with Mac Jones and the quickness that he possesses, as well as his experience running a diverse route tree. Watson specifically mentioned the Patriots quarterback situation, noting I followed Mac Jones in college. 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. With that in mind, lets dive into this mock draft. 18. [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. As we await the 2022 NFL Draft, we examine Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen as a potential fit for the Denver Broncos. 2, Pick 58: Atlanta Falcons. Like the wide receiver position, many of the top safeties in this years class will not be taking part in the Senior Bowl. With Devin McCourty reportedly returning next season, safety isnt a major need for the Patriots this offseason. Add in the fact that hes a two-time captain, and hes squarely in the such a Belichick player category. 21. His strength in the run game is how rangy he is. They will likely always be open to using versatile players in all positions where theyre valuable. 48. Tom may develop into a starter. 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. He has excellent size but isn't Derrick Henry and that's okay, he can still be very effective. New England likes to see players moving on an upward trajectory at the highest level of competition. There are also mid-round and late-round receivers to know when it comes to the Patriots. Travis Jones, DT UConn: Maybe not the monster that Jordan Davis is, but Jones could also enter the first-round conversation with his excellent size and strength. The two-time captain has some technique issues to work on but they're correctable and should help Johnson translate his game from BC to the pros. 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. Top. A quarterback, turned running back, turned fullback, turned linebacker, the Dillon, Montana native checks . He comes from a small school, which 1) puts a chip on his shoulder and 2) makes you wonder whether improved coaching . He may also be the most versatile player in the 2022 draft class. He played quarterback and moved to linebacker, so hes 1) smart and 2) underdeveloped at a position where he was instantly impressive. He's undersized at 6-1, but that didn't stop the Patriots with Shaq Mason and Poe has similar athleticism. Is it insane to say hell be a top linebacker in the NFL? Named the 2021 FCS ADA Defensive Player of the Year and was a unanimous first-team All-American. 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. If the Patriots want to replace Trent Brown, theres no more logical fit. 58 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and he will have a shot at starting at linebacker. Christian Watson (National) of FCS powerhouse North Dakota has picked up a lot of buzz in recent weeks. He checks a lot of boxes as a player who could be moved around the defensive line and play a variety of roles. A talent with All-America honors on both sides of the football, he's a one-of-one in this year's draft class. With the success of Christian Barmore last season, would the Patriots look to draft another athletic, three-down defensive tackle? What makes that even more impressive is that it was his first full season at the position after playing running back and quarterback. Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers AFC South. Hes an instinctive ballhawk, who might someday develop into a standout CB1. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports. 19.Josh Paschal, DE Kentucky: Paschal was second-team All-SEC after being the first three-time captain in school history. 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. [4] He moved to quarterback before his sophomore season after two-year starter Chris Murray was ruled academically ineligible to play. He won't be a first rounder, but there is a lot of potential to make an impact in many ways. The two-time All-Conference linebacker began his career as an All . Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports. Gambling problem? Nebraska cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (5). Metchie and Georgias George Pickens are my two favorite receivers for the Patriots in this years draft. 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. Cambridge native and Everett High School gradIsaiah Likely(American) was a force to be reckoned with this year at Coastal Carolina. 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. Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen has the chance to be an impact defender for the New England Patriots. Southern California linebacker Drake Jackson (99). He's aggressive almost to the point of being reckless, and that play style, if harnessed, is very appealing. So lets get Mac Jones favorite college receiver: Metchie. The Patriots are one of the best teams at using multiple backs in a game and, while Strong has operated in a backfield . Hes a big play waiting to happen, and averaged 15.4 yards per catch in his college career. 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. 49. 32. His absence was felt after suffering a season-ending hip injury back in September. Andersen is the best non-FBS defensive prospect in the 2022 NFL Draft class. chosen for the Senior Bowl. A note on all 68 players who played a snap for the Patriots this season. 58 overall pick on him in the 2022 NFL Draft. Andersen grew up in Montana, playing football, basketball, and running track. 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. He's played all over the line and like Johnson, could fill in just about anywhere in a pinch. Falcons Digital Managing Editor. Don't miss on pre-sales, member-only contests and member only events. June 3, 2022 11:50 am. Troy Andersen Position: LB 6-4, 235lb (193cm, 106kg) College: Montana St. He played college football at Montana State where previously played quarterback, running back and fullback for them before moving to linebacker. He's an elite athlete who had an impact as a quarterback and running back as well as at . He has really good instincts for a guy whos been doing it for 10 minutes and handles the physical part of the position well. He's an instant starter at left guard but could also move out to tackle in a pinch. . Elam had some rough moments against the top programs (Alabama and Georgia), but showed progress throughout his college career as a starter. 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. At 6-foot-4, 240 pounds, he uses his size to his advantage in both in the passing game and as a run blocker. Posted July 1, 2022. The National Football League (NFL) today announced there will be two 2023 International Games in Germany next season. Hes not the strongest off-ball linebacker in the world but he moves so well. Troy Andersen player profile featuring advanced stats, metrics & analytics: 40 time, burst, agility, SPARQ, hand size and comparable players The Patriots check off three major needs, headlined by a dynamic weapon in Mike Dussault's first mock draft of the 2023 offseason. That being said, lets start with interior defensive lineman? Find detailed Troy Andersen Stats on FOXSports.com. Montana State, 6034 243 4.41. His hands are impressive and he has plenty of special teams experience. Despite being a three-year starter, he'll need time to develop into his frame, but once he does, he could emerge as a starting tackle. His inconsistency during his final season is the only thing that is knocking him down the draft board toward the late first round. The traits he has you can't teach, and the ones that he doesn't, like in pass protection, can be addressed by NFL coaching. follow. Two of the top players on the board will be at the Senior Bowl. Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. April 29, 2022 9:26 pm ET. Troy Andersen should give fans a reason to get excited about the future prospects of the Falcons' defense. The team also signed versatile safety/linebacker hybrid Jabrill Peppers in free agency last month. Hes an excellent athlete who showed even at his size, he can move with smaller, quicker defenders at the line of scrimmage. The Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots will make their debuts in Germany as designated teams, following the inaugural international game in Munich in 2022. If theyre going to do it again this season, OklahomasIsaiah Thomas(National) would be a logical candidate to follow Ronnie Perkins. That should not come as a surprise: he only started playing the linebacker position in 2019 and has a mere 25 games worth of experience. 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. 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). There's a reason he's a popular Pats mock draft selection, Lloyd is big, aggressive and fast and would be a welcome addition.
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