Stanhope Elmore’s Andrews drafted by New England Patriots

[Troy Athletics/For the Herald] Jake Andrews calls out a play during a Troy football game against Marshall earlier this season. The former Stanhope Elmore player could play either center or guard in the NFL next season.

Jake Andrews’ dream of playing in the National Football League is coming true.

Andrews, a former Stanhope Elmore and Troy graduate, was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft on Saturday. He was drafted 107th overall.