Andy Janovich

Andy "Jano" Janovich didn't receive any FBS or FCS offers out of high school and bypassed a scholarship at Division-II Nebraska-Kearney to walk on at Nebraska -- state champion wrestler as a 220-pound senior (46-0 record) and 189-pound junior (53-0 record). He played a handful of snaps during most games and combined for only three carries and three catches entering the 2015 campaign. He had his best season as a senior (six starts) and finished fourth on the team in rushing with 265 yards and three touchdowns, adding a pair of catches for 58 yards to earn All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honors.

frame fits a fullback/running back tweener. physical at the point of attack, but doesn't have the power to move defenders as a lead blocker. drops his eyes pass blocking and needs technique work protecting the pocket. will get rocked by bigger linebackers. limited juice around the corner and not going to make defenders miss at the next level. tunnel vision as a ballcarrier and on special teams. below-average career production on offense -- wasn't asked to run routes or be a consistent pass-catcher.

IN OUR VIEW

focused pass-catcher to secure before running. standout on special teams, leading the team in special teams tackles (13) in 2015 -- controlled and physical on the move with strong hands to break down and finish. unquestioned work ethic and earned a scholarship in 2013.

WEAKNESSES

strengths

Runs with power and contact balance to keep his feet through contact and pick up yards after the initial wave of defenders. Showed some long-speed, including a 55-yard run vs. Wisconsin (longest run by a Nebraska fullback since 1985). Lowers his pads and keeps himself square as an inside runner, churning his legs. Fluid lower body for his size to be a one-cut runner.

janovich is a destroyer on special teams with his downhill speed and physical presence, drawing double-teams by opposing return units on film. he was underutilized in college and doesn't have ideal size and athletic traits to be a consistent ballcarrier at the next level, but can contribute as a change-up option in the backfield while earning his worth on special teams coverages -- worth a late-round draft pick.

--Dane Brugler (2/21/16)

Janovich was named first-team All-Nebraska by the Omaha World-Herald as a linebacker and was part of the Lincoln Journal Star’s second-team Super State squad, after leading Gretna to the Nebraska Class B semifinals as a senior. Janovich rushed for 799 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior, while averaging 7.6 yards per carry. On defense, he led Gretna in tackles with 112 and finished with eight tackles for loss. Janovich was selected to play in the Nebraska Shrine Bowl. He also starred in wrestling, where he was the 2012 Class B 220-pound champion with a 46-0 record, a year after winning the 189-pound title with a 53-0 record. Janovich chose to walk on at Nebraska over a scholarship offer from Nebraska-Kearney.

The son of Ron and Brenda Janovich, Andy was born on May 23, 1993. He is a management major, and was named to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the spring of 2013. He has volunteered his time with South Omaha at Risk Youth, Uplifting Athletes, Husker Hotline and team hospital visits.

2015

rushing
YPC	TD	YDS	CAR	LONG
6.3	3.0	265.0	42.0	55.0

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
2.0	29.0	0.0	53.0	58.0

kickReturns
LONG	YDS	NO	TD	AVG
22.0	31.0	2.0	0.0	15.5