Andersen was born on April 23, 1999, and was raised in Dillon, Montana, on his family’s cattle ranch. He went to Beaverhead County High School, where he participated in the basketball and track teams in addition to playing quarterback and safety for the football team.
As a senior, Andersen led Beaverhead to the Class A state title while passing for 1,403 yards, rushing for 877 yards, and scoring 30 total touchdowns.
He also had 71 tackles, three interceptions, and two fumbles recovered on defense. He was named first-team All-State at quarterback and safety, as well as the Montana Defensive Player of the Year.
Troy is an American football linebacker who plays for the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons (NFL). Prior to switching to linebacker, he played quarterback, running back, and fullback for Montana State throughout his undergraduate career. He won the Big Sky Conference’s defensive player of the year award in 2021 and was selected as an FCS All-American.
High School
Troy attended Beaverhead County. As a senior, Andersen led Beaverhead to the Class A state title while passing for 1,403 yards, rushing for 877 yards, and scoring 30 total touchdowns. He also had 71 tackles, three interceptions, and two fumbles recovered on defense. He was named first-team All-State at quarterback and safety, as well as the Montana Defensive Player of the Year.
Draft
The Atlanta Falcons selected Andersen with the 58th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. In the deal that sent Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans, the pick was previously acquired by the Falcons.
Height & Weight
His height is 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) and weighs 243 lb (110 kg).
Jersey Number
He wars number 44 for his team.
Highlights
The Atlanta Falcons believed they had uncovered something unique when they selected Troy Andersen in the second round of this year’s NFL Draft.
The glamour surrounding Andersen was on full show on Sunday when he made 13 tackles in his debut start in a victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Mykal Walker’s injury forced him to miss the game, therefore Andersen got the start. Despite his inexperience, Andersen performed admirably.
Contract, Salary, Net Worth
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. His net worth is presently under review.
Position
He is an American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL).
College Stats
As a true freshman, Andersen started all games at both linebacker and running back, winning the Big Sky Conference Freshman of the Year award. He ran for 515 yards and five touchdowns, caught seven passes for 45 yards and one more, and made nine tackles with one sack on defense.
Before the start of his sophomore year, he switched to quarterback after two-year starter Chris Murray was found to be academically ineligible to play. Andersen was awarded first-team All-Big Sky after completing 115 of 208 passes for 1,195 yards, three touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He also ran for 1,412 yards and a school-record 21 touchdowns.
As a junior, Andersen switched back to linebacker while still playing fullback. After concluding the season with 54 tackles, 11.5 for loss, 6.5 sacks, one interception, and five passes broken, he was selected first-team all-conference. Because of his injuries, Andersen redshirted his senior year.
Andersen won the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year award and the Buck Buchanan Award as a redshirt senior. Andersen participated in the Senior Bowl in 2022.
PFF
As a junior, Andersen switched back to linebacker while still playing fullback. After concluding the season with 54 tackles, 11.5 for loss, 6.5 sacks, one interception, and five passes broken, he was selected first-team all-conference. Because of his injuries, Andersen redshirted his senior year. Andersen won the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year award and the Buck Buchanan Award as a redshirt senior. Andersen participated in the Senior Bowl in 2022.