Jake Andrews

Jake Andrews Player Profile

Summary

Jake Andrews was selected in the 4th Round (#107 Overall) in the 2023 Draft out of Troy University. Andrews is a young interior offensive‑lineman with a rapid rise through college into the NFL, showing promise especially as a center. Coming out of Troy, he accumulated strong pass‐blocking metrics and earned First‑Team All‑Sun Belt honors. In the NFL he’s still early in his career, but the combination of his physical tools, positional versatility and team need gives him a solid platform. His long‑term impact will depend on how quickly he refines his technique, adapts to NFL speed, and stays healthy.

Strengths

  • Strong pass‑pro foundation: During his college career, Andrews allowed only 6.0 sacks in 1,653 pass‑blocking snaps at Troy. Houston Texans

  • Positional versatility & adaptability: Although his college roots were mostly guard/center, he made the transition to full‐time center and that positional flexibility is a plus. Houston Chronicle

  • Durability and reliability in‑college: He started 37 games at Troy, played most snaps in his senior year (914 of 917) and earned First‑Team All‑Sun Belt honors. ESPN.com

  • Strong physical trait set: At 6′3″/308 lbs he has ideal interior size, and his frame allows him to anchor against bull rushes while also having mobility for reach blocks. PFF

  • Developmental upside: Being young with relatively limited NFL exposure means he has room to grow and learn. His trajectory—from small school to starter candidate quickly—shows positive signs.

Weaknesses

  • Limited NFL experience: Although he had a solid college career, Andrews only started one NFL game in 2023 and spent 2024 on injured reserve. The adjustment to full‑time starter is still ahead of him. Houston Texans

  • Injury interruption: He suffered a torn meniscus during the 2024 offseason/training camp which sidelined him. Such injuries can affect timing, mobility and snap count durability.

  • Technique consistency under pressure: Some metrics show he has work to do on interior pass‑rush handling, hand placement and second‑level adjust. For example, Pro Football Focus listed his overall grade among the lower tier for centers in his growing season. PFF

  • Level of competition transition: Coming from the Sun Belt, the jump to NFL defensive‑line talent is significant; he will need to keep proving he can handle the highest level of power/equipment rushes.

  • Leadership & communication ramp‑up: As a center, one of his major roles is line‑calls and adjustments. Being early in his development means he must grow in the “quarterback of the offensive line” role.

Fit & Outlook

Andrews appears best suited for a lineup that values a mobile, smart interior lineman who can snap, communicate and adapt. A scheme that mixes zone‑blocking and pass protection schemes would favor him while he continues to refine. In the short term, he is likely to compete for a starting center role with the Texans, perhaps sharing snaps or rotating while proving consistency. Over the next 1‑2 seasons, the goal is to entrench himself as the full‑time starter. Andrews’ ceiling can be a solid starting NFL center, reliable in both run and pass, generating low sack/pressure rates, and anchoring the interior line for multiple seasons. Otherwise, his career looks like a backup or swing interior lineman who contributes depth, spot starts, and rotation work but never becomes a long‑term full‑time starter.