It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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). So lets get Mac Jones favorite college receiver: Metchie. Myron Cunningham, OT Arkansas: Another raw tackle prospect with ideal NFL size and length, Cunningham is on the bubble because of his athleticism. A calendar of important upcoming dates for the NFL and the New England Patriots in 2023. He played QB/LB/RB for the Bearcats. Hes dealt with injuries throughout his college career. Two of the top players on the board will be at the Senior Bowl. 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 a rare set of physical tools at 6-foot-2, 193 pounds and a 4.39-second 40-yard dash. Full Report. Named the 2021 FCS ADA Defensive Player of the Year and was a unanimous first-team All-American. Entering 2021, James White had placed first or second on the Patriots in receptions in four of the previous five seasons. Dr. April 12, 2022 Jack Brentnall NFL Draft, Scouting Reports. [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. 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. Updated Aug 26, 2022 at 4:59pm. Cordarrelle Patterson isn't on it, currently on . So Melton, with the hands issues, would be an interesting player at this point in the draft as a flier. With Brian Hoyer a pending free agent and Jarrett Stidham entering the last year of his rookie year though, the Patriots may be in the market for a long-term backup quarterback this offseason. That's just what the Patriots need. Cambridge native and Everett High School gradIsaiah Likely(American) was a force to be reckoned with this year at Coastal Carolina. Add in the fact that hes a two-time captain, and hes squarely in the such a Belichick player category. Los Angeles Chargers: Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Iowa StatesCharlie Kolar(National) is a textbook red zone threat. 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. 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. Phidarian Mathis, DT Alabama: Another member of the Crimson Tide, Mathis is a prototypical Patriot given his leadership, size and versatility to handle any assignment along the defensive line. Andersens athleticism would allow the Patriots to use him all over their front seven, but his role most likely would be that of an off-the-ball Mike linebacker. But if he doesnt, the Patriots would be happy to keep him around to serve as their sixth offensive lineman. Falcons Digital Managing Editor. 58 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and he will have a shot at starting at linebacker. Alec Lindstrom, C Boston College: The Dudley, MA and Boston College prospect must be on the Patriots radar, as he shares a lot of qualities with David Andrews like toughness, experience and smarts. Height: 6'3. We're on to Year 12 of the Top 50 Patriots draft fits, something I began in 2011 as a way to highlight players that in my opinion best fit the needs and wants of the Pats while establishing some level of accountability. Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels offered his thoughts on the Patriots hiring of Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator. [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. 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. Switched to quarterback the next year and was all-conference. 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. 37. Yup, Bill Belichick did it (in this fictional draft). Two of those prospects, wide receivers Romeo Doubs (Nevada) and Christian Watson (North Dakota State),told reporters theyve spoken with the Patriots. Likely destined for special teams, Butler has an NFL makeup in that regard. Nope. He also has far from reached his ceiling and will see plenty of opportunities to work on his current weaknesses. Round 6, Pick 2010: Matt Araiza, Punter, San Diego State. Don't miss on pre-sales, member-only contests and member only events. [6], Andersen moved back to linebacker and also played fullback as a junior. 28. Andersen struggled with consistency despite going up against FCS competition, and his tackling is proof of that. 21. 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. Andersen is slightly smaller than the other two linebackers at 6-foot-4, 235 pounds, but makes up for that lack of size with an incredibly explosive play style. Minnesotas Daniel Faalele (National) is listed at 6-foot-9, 380 pounds. He played quarterback and moved to linebacker, so hes 1) smart and 2) underdeveloped at a position where he was instantly impressive. 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). his 10.0 total . LB, Montana State. 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. Hes experienced for a player at this point, as a four-year contributor at Rutgers. He played college football at Montana State where previously played quarterback, running back and fullback for them before moving to linebacker. How tall is Troy Andersen? 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. 25. [9][10] Andersen played in the 2022 Senior Bowl. How much does Troy Andersen weigh? Watson specifically mentioned the Patriots quarterback situation, noting I followed Mac Jones in college. The meeting was great. 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. He was the first true freshman to start his first game at running back since the 90's. He finished with 515 yards rushing for the Bobcats. follow. Is it a sure thing hell be a starting linebacker on Day 1? unanimous 1st Team All-America and 1st Team All-Big Sky. Hell get right up into a receivers face in press coverage, and is one of the best man corners in the draft. 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 a Day Three flier kind of OL. James Snook-USA TODAY Sports. He earned an 86.3 PFF grade for Montana State in 2021 and led the FCS in defensive stops (67). But hes an interesting prospect for the sixth round. That would be Troy Andersen. Theres a case to be made the Patriots could add at either spot this offseason. 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. Troy Andersen. [7] Andersen redshirted his senior season while recovering from injuries. He was named a FCS All-American and the Big Sky Conference defensive player of the year in 2021. At 6-foot-6, 260 pounds hes excellent at getting to the catch point and has soft hands to reel the ball in. 2, Pick 58: Atlanta Falcons. North Dakota State wide receiver Christian Watson (1). Why? Dylan Parham, OG Memphis: Versatile to play either guard spot with four years of starting experience, Parham has played a lot of college football. He finished with 54 tackles, 11.5 for loss, 6.5 sacks, and an interception. He's an interior space eater with long arms who weighs 325 pounds that is an ideal schematic fit. He has a nose for the ball but is facing a big jump in competition. Go behind the scenes with the Patriots coaching staff when they coached the East West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas earlier this month. Let him know on Twitter@RealAlexBarthor via email atabarth@985TheSportsHub.com. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick loves versatility and King certainly offers that. Round 2, Pick 57: John Metchie II, WR, Alabama. 6. #Falcons fans, it won't be long before your new LB Troy Andersen develops into a three-down defender. At 6-foot-5, 345 pounds, he likely wont get pushed around much at the NFL level either. He has really good instincts for a guy whos been doing it for 10 minutes and handles the physical part of the position well. 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. The Chiefs became AFC title game mainstays behind an offense whose top two targets were a . He played at the Senior Bowl. He also has an ability to earn hard-fought yards between the tackles, running bigger than his size. Hes a terrific punter and if he can beat out Jake Baily, the Patriots save around $3 million. Weight: 243 lbs. Meanwhile, Jake Bailey is entering the final year of his rookie contract. At the moment, the Patriots off-the-ball linebacker group is headed by JaWhaun Bentley, Mack Wilson and Raekwon McMillan. With offensive line and wide receiver position depth as a need, Mike and Evan highlight University of Southern California wide receiver Jordan Addison and Northwestern University offensive tackle Peter Skoronski as potential first round selections. Chase Lucas, CB Arizona State: The leader of Arizona State's secondary, Lucas is a boundary cornerback but lacks the size to be a number one shutdown corner. Andersen is the best non-FBS defensive prospect in the 2022 NFL Draft class. This website is the only official website of the New England Patriots and is Copyright New England Patriots (the "Club"). After Dean and Lloyd, he's a good Day Two option. In the Senior Bowl, theres a trio of SEC backs the Patriots could look at who could be assets in the passing game. Thoughts? 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. Safety Devin McCourty details the state of the New England Patriots and why quarterback Mac Jones is still considered "The Guy". Has plenty of room to add some strength as well. He played at the Senior Bowl. 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. 5.Trent McDuffie, CB Washington: McDuffie is another prospect who might be a bit undersized but he's an easy cornerback fit for the Patriots given his play style and ability to make plays on the ball. 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. . Dr. Anderson started Phoenix Neurology and Sleep Medicine in 2006. 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