Andy Janovich
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| No. 32 Denver Broncos | |||||||||
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| Position: | Fullback | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | May 23, 1993 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Gretna, Nebraska | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Gretna (NE) | ||||||||
| College: | Nebraska | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2016 / Round: 6 / Pick: 176 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Injured reserve | ||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 7, 2016 | |||||||||
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Andy Janovich (born May 23, 1993) is an American football fullback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Nebraska, and was selected in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL draft by the Broncos.
Collegiate career
Janovich played college football at Nebraska, where he spent the majority of his playing time on special teams and alternating at fullback with C.J. Zimmerer, primarily in blocking roles. His touches were few and far between until the 2015 season, where he was fourth in total rushing yards with 265 rushing yards (6.3 YPC), 3 rushing touchdowns, and two receptions for 58 yards; he also lead the team on special teams tackles with 13 (11 solo).
Professional career
On April 30, 2016, the Denver Broncos selected Janovich with the 176th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft. After beating out fullback Juwan Thompson in the preseason, Janovich proceeded to score a 28-yard touchdown on his first professional carry in a 21-20 victory against the Carolina Panthers.[1] On November 30, 2016, Janovich was placed on injured reserve after having ankle surgery.[2]
Personal life
Son of Ron and Brenda Janovich, Janovich was raised in Gretna, Nebraska. He attended Gretna High School, where he starred in football and wrestling. In 2010-2011, Janovich won the Nebraska Class B 189-pound title, with a 53-0 record. In 2011-2012, Janovich won the 220-pound title, finishing at 46-0.[3] Andy is of the Croatian, German, and Irish descent.
References
- ↑ Phillips, Ryan. "Andy Janovich Scores Touchdown On First NFL Carry". The Big Lead. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ↑ Swanson, Ben (November 30, 2016). "FB Andy Janovich headed to injured reserve". DenverBroncos.com.
- ↑ http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205371865