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Faalele, Andries Participate in NFL Combine Today
3/4/2022 7:45:00 AM | Football
Showcase event is broadcast on the NFL Network
Former University of Minnesota offensive linemen Blaise Andries and Daniel Faalele will workout today at the NFL Combine. The annual extravaganza is taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium and will be broadcast on NFL Network.
Andries and Faalele, who were both named All-Big Ten First Team, blocked for some of the most dynamic Minnesota offenses in recent history.
AP: Massive tackle Faalele has actually dropped 41 pounds
USA Today: Why 6-8, 385-pound Faalele believes his NFL future looms large
The Spun: Q&A With Andries: Minnesota Career, NFL Combine, Playing Multiple Positions
Andries, who participated in Hula Bowl activities, started all 46 career games he competed in and helped lead Minnesota to a 30-16 record in those games. He started at every position on the offensive line in his career except center, including five starts at left tackle, 11 at left guard, 21 at right guard and nine at right tackle.
Faalele, who was a teammate of Mafe at the Senior Bowl, started 31 of the 34 career games he competed in for the Gophers and helped lead Minnesota to a 23-11 record in those games.
Remaining NFL Combine Schedule
Friday March 4 - OL, RB
Running starts at 3:00 pm and last player off field around 10:00 pm
Saturday March 5 - DL, LB
Running starts at 3:00 pm and last player off field around 10:00 pm
Sunday March 6 - PK, DB
PK workout 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
DB running starts at 1:00 pm and last player off field around 6:30 pm
Andries and Faalele, who were both named All-Big Ten First Team, blocked for some of the most dynamic Minnesota offenses in recent history.
AP: Massive tackle Faalele has actually dropped 41 pounds
USA Today: Why 6-8, 385-pound Faalele believes his NFL future looms large
The Spun: Q&A With Andries: Minnesota Career, NFL Combine, Playing Multiple Positions
Andries, who participated in Hula Bowl activities, started all 46 career games he competed in and helped lead Minnesota to a 30-16 record in those games. He started at every position on the offensive line in his career except center, including five starts at left tackle, 11 at left guard, 21 at right guard and nine at right tackle.
Faalele, who was a teammate of Mafe at the Senior Bowl, started 31 of the 34 career games he competed in for the Gophers and helped lead Minnesota to a 23-11 record in those games.
Remaining NFL Combine Schedule
Friday March 4 - OL, RB
Running starts at 3:00 pm and last player off field around 10:00 pm
Saturday March 5 - DL, LB
Running starts at 3:00 pm and last player off field around 10:00 pm
Sunday March 6 - PK, DB
PK workout 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
DB running starts at 1:00 pm and last player off field around 6:30 pm
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