. 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. 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. Cambridge native and Everett High School gradIsaiah Likely(American) was a force to be reckoned with this year at Coastal Carolina. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Covington interviewed for two defensive coordinator positions this offseason. Each summer, he'd wake up in the AM to cut hay, bale hay 'n rake hay with his older sister and two parents. Get the latest player stats and game information below. Christian Watson (National) of FCS powerhouse North Dakota has picked up a lot of buzz in recent weeks. Oct 16, 2022 at 6:14 pm ET 1 min read. He received his medical doctorate from Loma Linda University in 1994 and completed his neurology . In later rounds in recent years, the Patriots have targeted players with the ability to play both guard and tackle. At the same time, both weigh in at just over 240 pounds, which means theyre big enough to play the downhill style the Patriots want. He played at the Senior Bowl. Andersen would likely not be that player, unless used in a predefined role and as part of situational packages. Round 6, Pick 2010: Matt Araiza, Punter, San Diego State. 10. . 11.Kenyon Green, G Texas A&M: Green is a big bully at guard, as his physicality jumps out especially in the run game. He was named a FCS All-American and the Big Sky Conference defensive player of the year in 2021. He played college football at Montana State where previously played quarterback, running back and fullback for them before moving to linebacker. Versatile prospect with big play ability. 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. Oct 30, 2021; Waco, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns place kicker Cameron Dicker (17) connects for a field goal against Baylor Bears in the second half of an NCAA football game at McLane Stadium. In 2023, Andersen will earn a base salary of $982,435, while carrying a cap hit of $1,387,175 and a dead cap value of $2,196,655. Round 4, PIck 127: Zach Tom, OL, Wake Forest. The Chiefs became AFC title game mainstays behind an offense whose top two targets were a . 41. 2022 Patriots draft profile: Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen is one of the best athletes in the entire draft, Broncos GM shares update on potential Patriots trade target Jerry Jeudy, Report: Patriots to work out free agent wide receiver, former Mac Jones teammate, Slade Bolden, New England Patriots links 03/01/23 - Pats already ahead of 2022; Options abound to build around Mac, Patriots assistant coach DeMarcus Covington receiving heavy praise at NFL Combine. He would certainly fill a need for the offense. 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. He is the undisputed G.O.A.T. 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. Falcons Digital Managing Editor. In fact, his relative . Ranking the best fits to pair with quarterback Mac Jones as a number one receiver for the Patriots in the 2023 NFL Draft. He started games at running back and linebacker. And if not, maybe his speed will make it so that it doesnt matter as much. Potential Day 3 pick Bo Melton (National) is on the smaller side at 5-foot-11, 195 pounds. With Devin McCourty reportedly returning next season, safety isnt a major need for the Patriots this offseason. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. For the Patriots he'd likely project toward a slot corner role and could really blossom with experience. Metchie and Georgias George Pickens are my two favorite receivers for the Patriots in this years draft. Jacksonville Jaguars: Troy Andersen, LB - Montana . . Strengths: Andersen is an athlete. He measured in at the Senior Bowl at 6-foot-4, 211 pounds and ran a 4.40 40 during NDSU workouts. Andersen . Weaknesses: For all his impressive athleticism and sky-high potential, Andersen is a very raw player at this point in his development. The Patriots' flexible system could allow him to thrive. Surely, thats something that Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick appreciate: a cheap but productive punter. He has to be one of the most popular fits in this year's class for a variety of reasons. He had a poor childhood growing up as a chicken and turkey farmer in Lancaster, California. 14.Christian Watson, WR North Dakota State: Despite coming from a small school, Watson has big talent, with size and speed to match that make him an ideal outside receiver. Why? Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Hes a strong tackler who shows up regularly in the running game, and also has special teams ability. It's their first known meetings of the 2022 draft process . But, man, did that one pay off? The Falcons used the No. 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. Its one of many reasons why he never made it in the NFL. He may also be the most versatile player in the 2022 draft class. In a recent article by Kambui Bomani of Pro Football Focus, he identified Andersen as one of the draft's best small-school players. Dr. Anderson started Phoenix Neurology and Sleep Medicine in 2006. MSU01 Golden Bobcat Posts: 6189 his 10.0 total . And not in a good way. He offers true sideline-to-sideline range and is also quick to attack downhill as a pass rusher or versus the run. He's exactly the kind of quick-open player that the Patriots could use as a fourth receiver. Draft: Atlanta Falcons in the 2nd round (58th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. When glossing over the Patriots biggest roster needs, edge does not often appear at the top of the list. A quarterback, turned running back, turned fullback, turned linebacker, the Dillon, Montana native checks . Walker and Muma are similar players. 21 overall. With that in mind, lets dive into this mock draft. The Patriots have a major need at offensive tackle with several players set to hit free agency at the position. 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. New England gets the player it was targeting: Elam. 39. That means he would go up against the likes of the aforementioned Mack Wilson, Raekwon McMillan and Cameron McGrone, as well as JaWhaun Bentley, Anfernee Jennings, Jahlani Tavai, Harvey Langi and Terez Hall. 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. 31.9k. named to the National Football Foundation National All-Scholar Team, one of 13 honorees and the only player chosen from the FCS. [6], Andersen moved back to linebacker and also played fullback as a junior. pic.twitter.com/vTZxSY0BfB. Heres a quick scouting report on each player. How many . Arizona State defensive back Chase Lucas (24). NFL prospects speaking at the Scouting Combine were quick to credit the work of Patriots coaches at the Shrine Bowl in preparing them for life in the NFL. 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. Andersen possesses a prototypical blend of size and athleticism for a modern NFL . But the Patriots need to replace J.C. Jackson, and Stingley has exactly the kind of skill set to thrive in Bill Belichick's defense. Boston College offensive lineman Alec Lindstrom (72). Andersen's NFL future is hard to predict. Switched to quarterback the next year and was all-conference. 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. He traded on draft day with his top rival in the AFC East. Flashing big-play ability, the next step for Doubs will be to prove he can make an impact in the short and intermediate passing game as well. Hell get right up into a receivers face in press coverage, and is one of the best man corners in the draft. And like Andersen, Metchie profiles as a classic high-risk, high-reward second-round pick for the Patriots. Read More Football , NFL Patriots draft profile: Slade Bolden is the Alabama wide receiver most likely to end up in New England, Patriots 2022 NFL Draft profiles: Scouting reports, analysis, best fits, and more, Patriots draft profile: Jordan Davis would have a transformative effect on New Englands defense, Patriots draft profile: Troy Andersen is one of the best athletes in the entire draft. He'd make a tough, physical complement and could be a Day One starter at guard after getting plenty of SEC snaps. His ability in open space and mismatch potential make him an intriguing fit for the Patriots offense. The Patriots defense ranked 25th in the NFL last year averaging 4.5 yards per carry. If the Patriots want to replace Trent Brown, theres no more logical fit. Hes still learning the position, but as a projected early Day 3 pick, his upside is tremendous. A former high school wide receiver, he could give the Patriots defense some of that lateral movement it lacked last year. His lack of versatility could hurt his draft chances, but that didn't stop Andrews either. Andersen would be a lock to make the roster in 2022 if drafted in his expected range, but he would compete against the Patriots other off-the-ball personnel for playing time. He was somewhat inconsistent in college, however. Check in with Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar as they discuss the first day of the 2023 NFL Combine. They will likely always be open to using versatile players in all positions where theyre valuable. 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. Hes got a lot of qualities that make for a Patriots second-round pick. He also has far from reached his ceiling and will see plenty of opportunities to work on his current weaknesses. 37. Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen has the chance to be an impact defender for the New England Patriots. That doesn't include 15 other players who were later added to the roster via free agency. 58 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and he will have a shot at starting at linebacker. [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. We have selected ILB Troy Andersen with the 58th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Hes an excellent athlete who showed even at his size, he can move with smaller, quicker defenders at the line of scrimmage. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Matt Araiza, P SD State: A left footed punter that is so good he's described as a weapon. Minnesotas Daniel Faalele (National) is listed at 6-foot-9, 380 pounds. 2 seed (136) Aaron Rodgers holds all the cards for 2023 (118) . At 6-foot-4, 240 pounds, he uses his size to his advantage in both in the passing game and as a run blocker. 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). . AlabamasBrian Robinson(American)earned 1,343 yards on the ground this year, but was also the Tides fourth-leading receiver in terms of total catches with 35. If you're looking for linebackers with athletic upside, the NFL Combine results . 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. 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. Fantasy football rankings, cheatsheets, advice, and news from Draft Sharks to help you dominate your league Jake Camarda(American) of Georgia is the games top punter. He brings all the unteachable traits to the table, it will be on whatever team drafts him to coach him up. His third-down value might be limited but he could be an early-down stud in New England's system. 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. His performance against Alabama shows he can compete against the best of the best. His strength in the run game is how rangy he is. One of the Day 3 prospects the Patriots met with is also one of the more unique prospects in the entire draft. 1.Nakobe Dean, LB Georgia: Get past the questions about Dean's height and you'll find an excellent all-around player who could give the Patriots defense the kind of boost in playmaking that they need. 36. Posted July 1, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports. June 3, 2022 11:50 am. More than 300 of the top prospects will be put through on-field drills, medical testing, exams and interviews with team personnel and the media in advance of the 2023 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports. But unlike his former teammate Jameson Williams, Metchie has more medical complications than his knee. The Dorchester native and Brighton High School product is eyeing a leap to the NFL as he checks in from the Scouting Combine. His inconsistency during his final season is the only thing that is knocking him down the draft board toward the late first round. His game is still raw, but Watson represents a solid project option in the middle rounds. But I doubt thats completely true. He's a tough player who can play man or zone with elite athleticism to match up. 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. 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. 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