Blaise Andries

Blaise Andries
Personal information
Born: (1998-07-21) July 21, 1998 (age 26)
Marshall, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:335 lb (152 kg)
Career information
High school:Marshall Senior
College:Minnesota (2017–2021)
Position:Guard
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Blaise Andries (born July 21, 1998) is an American football guard who is a free agent. He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.[1]

Early life

Andries was born on July 21, 1998, in Marshall, Minnesota, and attended Marshall Senior High School. Andries committed to play college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, under coach P. J. Fleck.[2]

College career

Andries played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers for four years, from 2017 to 2021, being redshirted in his first season, and he started in all 46 games.[3] Andries started at all offensive line positions except center, playing five games at left tackle, nine at right tackle, eleven at left guard, and 21 at right guard.[4] He was a redshirt senior and declared for the NFL Draft on December 19, 2021.[5][6][7] Andries played his last college game in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.[8][9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6 in
(1.98 m) 		311 lb
(141 kg) 		34 in
(0.86 m) 		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		 5.1 s 1.79 s 2.96 s 4.68 s 30.5 in
(0.77 m)		 8 ft 10 in
(2.69 m)		 28 reps
All values from the NFL Combine[10]

He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent after the 2022 NFL draft.[11][12] He was waived on August 29, 2022.[13][14]

Personal life

Andries is the son of Joe and Helen Andries. He has one brother, Brent, and two sisters, Paige and Brooke.[15]

References

  1. ^ "Blaise Andries - OG - Minnesota - 2022 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "Film Room: Gophers Get Stronger in the Trenches with Andries". 247Sports. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  3. ^ "Gophers guard Blaise Andries from southwest Minnesota learning that perfection isn't paramount". InForum. September 20, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Kayla Harvey, special to cleveland com (June 18, 2021). "Blaise Andries, rebuilt Minnesota football offense will be showcased in season opener against Ohio State: Buckeyes' best opponents, No. 33". cleveland. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  5. ^ "Gophers to lose four offensive linemen with Blaise Andries declaring for NFL draft". Twin Cities. December 20, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  6. ^ Ruane, Blake (December 19, 2021). "Blaise Andries to declare for the NFL Draft". The Daily Gopher. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  7. ^ "It's a waiting game …for Blaise Andries". marshallindependent.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  8. ^ "Gophers' Blaise Andries to declare for NFL Draft after Guaranteed Rate Bowl". FOX 9. December 20, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  9. ^ "Gophers to lose four offensive linemen with Blaise Andries declaring for NFL draft". Twin Cities. December 20, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  10. ^ "Blaise Andries Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  11. ^ Schad, Chris (July 30, 2022). "Blaise Andries goes 'full Stone Cold Steve Austin' at Dolphins camp". Sports Illustrated Minnesota Sports, News, Analysis, and More. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  12. ^ Bible, The NFL Draft (March 22, 2022). "NFL Draft Profile: Blaise Andries, Offensive Tackle, Minnesota Golden Gophers". Visit NFL Draft on Sports Illustrated, the latest news coverage, with rankings for NFL Draft prospects, College Football, Dynasty and Devy Fantasy Football. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  13. ^ "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 29, 2022. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  14. ^ Masala, Mike (August 29, 2022). "Report: Dolphins to release OL Blaise Andries, place LB Calvin Munson on IR". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "Blaise Andries - Football". University of Minnesota Athletics. Retrieved October 28, 2024.


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