Joe Andreessen
Career Summary
College linebacker
Joe Andreessen played linebacker at Bryant before returning to western New York to finish his college career at Buffalo.
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High School
Lancaster career
Andreessen was a two-year starter at Lancaster High School and earned all-state recognition twice. As a senior, he recorded 118 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks.
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College Career
Bryant and Buffalo
Andreessen spent five seasons at Bryant and set a school record with 116 tackles in 2022. At Buffalo in 2023, he started all 12 games and led the team with 90 tackles and 12 tackles for loss.
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Path to the NFL
Bills tryout signing
The Bills signed Andreessen in May 2024 after he participated in their rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
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Career Accomplishments
Bryant recognition
Andreessen earned All-America recognition following his record-setting 2022 season at Bryant.
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30625, 00-0039763, 2000-02-07, Joe Andreessen, Joe, Andreessen
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
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MFT Score: 58.0
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