{"id":46126,"date":"2023-04-29T12:43:44","date_gmt":"2023-04-29T16:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/?p=46126"},"modified":"2023-04-29T14:43:47","modified_gmt":"2023-04-29T18:43:47","slug":"patriots-grab-center-jake-andrews-with-their-first-selection-in-round-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/2023\/04\/29\/patriots-grab-center-jake-andrews-with-their-first-selection-in-round-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Patriots Grab Center Jake Andrews With Their First Selection in Round 4"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Patriots started things off on Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft by finally making a selection on the offensive side of the football, taking Troy University center Jake Andrews with the 107th overall pick.<\/p>\n

His selection adds some much needed depth on the offensive line, which was expected to be an area the team might have potentially targeted earlier on in the draft. Instead, a myriad of trades and teams moving ahead of them ended up seeing them address some needs on defense, but looking at the film, Andrews certainly seems to be a solid addition.<\/p>\n

He’s incredibly strong, coming in at 6’3″, 305lbs and holds his own against some of the better defenders in college football. He’s really fluid and has good balance, and does a great job of not letting guys get too inside on him.<\/p>\n

He’s also quick off the snap, and also fairly athletic for someone his size, showing impressive speed when it comes to both getting downfield and moving around inside.<\/p>\n

The 33rd Team called him, “a technician” at the center position<\/strong><\/a>, citing his toughness and nastiness as two of his best traits. Certainly sounds like the perfect fit here in New England.<\/p>\n

Here’s a quick look at some of his highlights:<\/p>\n