He played at Houston and Miami and across parts of six seasons he threw for 8,378 yards and 76 touchdowns . Southern California linebacker Drake Jackson (99). Getty Head Coach Arthur Smith of the Atlanta Falcons. In Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers, Andersen made his first professional start, where had a season-high 13 tackles in the 2814 win. The most versatile player in college football grew up with 800 head of cattle. If its a true nose tackle the Patriots are after,Travis Jones(National) out of UConn may be the guy. 21 overall and again passed on Nakobe Dean to snag Cole Strange. 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. 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. Go behind the scenes with the Patriots coaching staff when they coached the East West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas earlier this month. 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. Versatility. He's athletic and fast enough to play corner and could be unique enough to attract the Pats despite their current roster needs. 2020 season was cancelled due to COVID-19. When was Troy Andersen born? He netted 41.5 yards per punt in 2021. So Melton, with the hands issues, would be an interesting player at this point in the draft as a flier. chosen for the Senior Bowl. Jacksonville Jaguars: Troy Andersen, LB - Montana . The Patriots could target a top outside cornerback to add to an already productive defense. He's an ascending player who should hit a new level in the pros. As luck would have it, none of those players are participating in the Senior Bowl this year. He earned an 86.3 PFF grade for Montana State in 2021 and led the FCS in defensive stops (67). Andersen's rookie year wasn't perfect but an indication of what could be in the future. Phillips catches everything thrown his way as well and that might be his most intriguing trait. 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. SOURCE: Not available. New England gets the player it was targeting: Elam. Let him know on Twitter@RealAlexBarthor via email atabarth@985TheSportsHub.com. Hes an excellent athlete who showed even at his size, he can move with smaller, quicker defenders at the line of scrimmage. Check in with Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar as they discuss prospect media availabilities and what they saw from the defensive linemen and linebacker groups at the second day of the 2023 NFL Combine. He can burn defenses in multiple ways, by winning 50/50 balls down the field or taking it himself off a screen. After Dean and Lloyd, he's a good Day Two option. 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. He also has far from reached his ceiling and will see plenty of opportunities to work on his current weaknesses. He traded on draft day with his top rival in the AFC East. One of the Day 3 prospects the Patriots met with is also one of the more unique prospects in the entire draft. But I doubt thats completely true. PFF Big Board Rank: 56. He was the highest-graded tackle in the SEC over the last two seasons. Round 2, Pick 57: John Metchie II, WR, Alabama. So thats exactly what I did in this mock draft, spinning a deal with the Buffalo Bills to move back in the first round while picking up another second-round draft choice. Relatively new to the position he has been a full-time linebacker since 2019 with some time as a sub . Patriots head coach Bill Belichick loves versatility and King certainly offers that. 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. Anderson came to Montana State as a quarterback and made All Big Sky Two of those prospects, wide receivers Romeo Doubs (Nevada) and Christian Watson (North Dakota State),told reporters theyve spoken with the Patriots. 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. 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. On second thought, though, that does not do him justice: Andersen is an ATHLETE. 58 overall pick on him in the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. [11], Andersen was drafted 58th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft. Here's everything we'll be monitoring from a Patriots perspective in Indianapolis this week. Coby Bryant, CB Cincinnati: Bryant was part of a stacked Cinci defense that features plenty of prospects in this year's draft. Round 6, Pick 200: Chigoziem Okonkwo, TE, Maryland. Still, looking further down the board there are a few names that stand out. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Round 2, Pick 54: Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State. The Patriots defense ranked 25th in the NFL last year averaging 4.5 yards per carry. In the Senior Bowl, theres a trio of SEC backs the Patriots could look at who could be assets in the passing game. Contract value is $6,103,574 with $3,306,399 fully guaranteed including a $1,618,964 signing bonus. Comments? 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. Boston College offensive lineman Alec Lindstrom (72). With work on his technique, he could flourish. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. 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. Maybe he plays tight end, fullback or H-back for New England. Those are the kinds of players the Patriots target in Round 2 and linebacker is a position where they might want to take a big swing. A tlanta Falcons' 2022 second-round draft pick, Troy Andersen, made his NFL debut in the team's 24-16 loss . 45. 42. He also has an ability to earn hard-fought yards between the tackles, running bigger than his size. 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. 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. Hes a leader. He has to be one of the most popular fits in this year's class for a variety of reasons. Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen is perhaps the most unique prospect in the 2022 NFL draft. He has a big fan in Willie McGinest who has known him since he was little. The team used the 58th overall pick of the draft on Troy Andersen, who is listed as a . Luke Goedeke, G Central Michigan: A former tight end, Goedeke has the feet to play tackle in the NFL but his lack of ideal size and length could force him to slide inside to guard. While the Denver Broncos have satisfactorily settled the quarterback . At 6-foot-1, 225 pounds, hes bigger than typical receiving backs but still has the ability to create after the catch. Hes a big play waiting to happen, and averaged 15.4 yards per catch in his college career. Nov 13, 2021; Carson, California, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack wide receiver Romeo Doubs (7) catches a pass for a touchdown against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park. One player that every draft fan should know is Troy Andersen from Montana State. Troy Anderson. 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. There's a reason he's a popular Pats mock draft selection, Lloyd is big, aggressive and fast and would be a welcome addition. If you're looking for linebackers with athletic upside, the NFL Combine results . The team also signed versatile safety/linebacker hybrid Jabrill Peppers in free agency last month. With Donta Hightower and JaWhaun Bentley both pending free agents, linebacker is towards the top of the list of Patriots needs this offseason. He's a load once he gets going downhill and would be a nice complementary piece in the backfield. 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. Its often foolish to think oft-injured players will suddenly be healthy in the NFL. 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. 2.Devin Lloyd, LB Utah: Lloyd isn't too far behind Dean as far as linebacker fit in my view. Minnesotas Daniel Faalele (National) is listed at 6-foot-9, 380 pounds. 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. Troy Andersen is a legit nfl linebacking prospect. 33. He brings all the unteachable traits to the table, it will be on whatever team drafts him to coach him up. UConn defensive tackle Travis Jones (57). Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports. Los Angeles Chargers: Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba. 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. 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. 12.Leo Chenal, LB Wisconsin: Chenal is absolute beast that I really enjoyed watching. 31. Finally, MissourisTyler Badie(National) has plenty of experience in a pass-catching role. Why? I came upon Hall late in the draft process, he should probably be even higher on this list but after using this slot originally on Nik Bonitto I felt Hall was the better fit and could be a dark horse to sneak all the way up into the first round. Yusuf Corker(American) of Kentucky also was a multi-year starter, but at box safety. 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. 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