{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Andy Janovich | image = Andy Janovich.JPG | alt = | caption = Janovich with the Denver Broncos in 2019 | current_team = | number = 32, 31 | position = Fullback | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|5|23}} | birth_place = Gretna, Nebraska, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 1 | weight_lbs = 238 | high_school = Gretna | college = Nebraska (2012–2015) | draftyear = 2016 | draftround = 6 | draftpick = 176 | pastteams = * Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2019}}) * Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}}) * Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2022}})* | status = | statweek = | statseason = | statlabel1 = Rushing yards | statvalue1 = 55 | statlabel2 = Rushing average | statvalue2 = 3.2 | statlabel3 = Rushing touchdowns | statvalue3 = 4 | statlabel4 = Receptions | statvalue4 = 27 | statlabel5 = Receiving yards | statvalue5 = 255 | statlabel6 = Receiving touchdowns | statvalue6 = 1 | pfr = JanoAn00 }}
'''Andy Janovich''' (born May 23, 1993) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and was selected in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos. Janovich played for the Broncos, Cleveland Browns, and Houston Texans.
Janovich played the entirety of his rookie contract with the Broncos before he was traded to the Browns during the 2020 NFL offseason, where he played with the Browns for 2 seasons (Janovich had previously signed a contract extension to remain with Denver during the 2019 season). He signed with the Texans as a free agent in the 2022 NFL offseason and was released prior to the start of the regular season. Janovich retired from professional football in January 2023 after not playing during the 2022 season.
==Early life== Janovich attended and played high school football at Gretna High School.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Groke |first=Nick |date=August 6, 2016 |title=Andy Janovich is the "Hammerhead," Gary Kubiak's new, not-so-secret Broncos weapon |language=en-US |work=The Denver Post |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/05/andy-janovich-is-the-hammerhead-gary-kubiaks-new-not-so-secret-broncos-weapon/ |access-date=April 15, 2018}}</ref>
==College career== Janovich played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he spent the majority of his playing time on special teams and alternating at fullback with C. J. Zimmerer, primarily in blocking roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andy Janovich College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/andy-janovich-1.html |access-date=April 15, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}</ref> 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 yards per carry), 3 rushing touchdowns, and two receptions for 58 yards; he also led the team on special teams tackles with 13 (11 solo).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andy Janovich 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/andy-janovich-1/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=April 15, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}</ref>
==Professional career== ===Pre-draft=== Janovich was one of four Nebraska Cornhuskers and one of five fullbacks to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharp |first=Katie |date=February 11, 2016 |title=Here's the complete list of players invited to the 2016 NFL Combine, led by 14 from Ohio State |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/2/11/10967624/2016-nfl-scouting-combine-invited-players-list-ohio-state |access-date=December 23, 2017 |website=sbnation.com}}</ref> He tied Northwestern's Dan Vitale for first in the bench press among all running backs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brady |first=James |date=February 26, 2016 |title=2016 NFL Combine results: Full numbers, times for running back workouts, drills |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/2/26/11120566/nfl-combine-results-2016-running-back-drills-workouts |access-date=December 23, 2017 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref> On March 4, 2016, he participated at Nebraska's pro day, but opted to not perform drills and only meet with team representatives and scouts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 3, 2016 |title=Huskers Impress at Pro Day |url=http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=210772887 |access-date=December 23, 2017 |website=Huskers.com}}</ref> At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Janovich was projected to be a seventh round pick or a priority undrafted free agent. He was ranked as the seventh best fullback in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andy Janovich, DS #7 FB, Nebraska |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=105217&draftyear=2016&genpos=FB |access-date=December 23, 2017 |website=nfldraftscout.com}}</ref> {{nfl predraft | height ft = 6 | height in = 1 | weight = 238 | dash = 4.81 | ten split = 1.62 | twenty split = 2.75 | shuttle = 4.32 | cone drill = 7.28 | vertical = 34 | broad ft = 9 | broad in = 11 | bench = 30 | wonderlic = | arm span = 31 5/8 | hand span = 9 3/4 | note = All values from NFL Combine<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zierlein |first=Lance |title=Andy Janovich Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/andy-janovich/32004a41-4e60-5717-6f99-070b55ee70e7 |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> }}
===Denver Broncos=== ====2016==== The Denver Broncos selected Janovich in the sixth round (176th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft. He was the first of three fullbacks selected in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/draft.htm |access-date=April 15, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}</ref> On May 13, 2016, the Broncos signed Janovich to a four-year, $2.5 million contract that included a signing bonus of $164,309.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Andy Janovich contract |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/denver-broncos/andy-janovich-19130/ |access-date=December 23, 2017 |website=spotrac.com}}</ref>
Throughout training camp, he competed against veteran Juwan Thompson for the starting fullback position. He made his professional regular season debut in the Broncos' season-opener against the Carolina Panthers and scored a 28-yard touchdown on his first career carry during the 21–20 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Phillips |first=Ryan |date=September 8, 2016 |title=Andy Janovich Scores Touchdown On First NFL Carry |url=http://thebiglead.com/2016/09/08/andy-janovich-scores-touchdown-on-first-nfl-carry/ |access-date=September 13, 2016 |website=The Big Lead}}</ref> On September 25, 2016, he earned his first career start and had one carry for two-yards during a 29–17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals – September 25th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609250cin.htm |access-date=April 15, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}</ref> On November 30, 2016, Janovich was placed on injured reserve after having ankle surgery.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Swanson, Ben |date=November 30, 2016 |title=FB Andy Janovich headed to injured reserve |url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/FB-Andy-Janovich-headed-to-injured-reserve/6c571231-8c48-47f4-868e-ef17104ed639 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201095444/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/FB-Andy-Janovich-headed-to-injured-reserve/6c571231-8c48-47f4-868e-ef17104ed639 |archive-date=December 1, 2016 |access-date=December 1, 2016 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> He finished the {{NFL Year|2016}} season with four carries for 33 rushing yards in 11 games and five starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andy Janovich 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JanoAn00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=April 15, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}</ref>
====2017–2019==== Janovich entered the 2017 season slated as the starting fullback under new head coach Vance Joseph.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Denver Broncos' depth chart: 10/01/2017 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/197/DEN |access-date=December 23, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> On October 22, 2017, he had one carry for a three-yard gain and caught the first two passes of his career for 14 yards during a 21–0 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers – October 22nd, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710220sdg.htm |access-date=April 15, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}</ref> On December 10, 2017, he scored a one-yard rushing touchdown in the Broncos' 23–0 win over the New York Jets.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Denver Broncos – December 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712100den.htm |access-date=April 15, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}</ref> In the 2017 season, he finished with six carries for 12 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown to go along with four receptions for 35 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andy Janovich 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JanoAn00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=April 15, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}</ref>
In 2018, Janovich played all 16 games (7 starts), recording eight receptions for 112 yards with one touchdown and rushing twice for five yards. On December 30, 2018, Janovich caught his first career receiving touchdown on a 20-yard pass from quarterback Case Keenum in a loss to the Chargers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andy Janovich 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JanoAn00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=August 28, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}</ref>
On October 11, 2019, Janovich signed a three-year, $5.7 million contract extension with the Broncos.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 11, 2019 |title=Broncos sign FB Andy Janovich to 3-year, $5.7M extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-ink-andy-janovich-to-3-year-5-7m-extension-0ap3000001064503 |access-date=August 28, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 11, Janovich suffered a dislocated elbow injury and was ruled out for the rest of the year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Klis |first=Mike |date=November 17, 2019 |title=Broncos notes: Janovich suffers season-ending elbow injury |url=https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/broncos-notes-janovich-suffers-season-ending-elbow-injury/73-ee71cf2d-5dd3-4fc7-8f85-86e1bf869306 |access-date=August 28, 2023 |website=9News}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on November 19.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=November 19, 2019 |title=Broncos sign TE Orson Charles, place FB Andy Janovich on IR |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-te-orson-charles-place-fb-andy-janovich-on-ir |access-date=August 28, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> He appeared in seven games and recorded five receptions for 42 receiving yards and had one rushing touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andy Janovich 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JanoAn00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=January 29, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}</ref>
===Cleveland Browns=== Janovich was traded to the Cleveland Browns on March 20, 2020, in exchange for the Browns' seventh-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gribble |first=Andrew |date=March 20, 2020 |title=Browns acquire FB Andy Janovich in trade with Broncos |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-acquire-fb-andy-janovich-in-trade-with-broncos |access-date=August 28, 2023 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 16, 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 16, 2020 |title=Browns place FB Andy Janovich on reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-fb-andy-janovich-on-reserve-covid-19-list |access-date=December 23, 2020 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> and activated on November 30.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Risdon |first=Jeff |date=November 30, 2020 |title=Browns activate FB Andy Janovich from reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/30/browns-activate-fb-andy-janovich-from-reserve-covid-19-list/ |access-date=December 23, 2020 |website=Browns Wire|publisher=USA Today}}</ref>
On October 12, 2021, Janovich was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns place 3 players on IR, make other roster moves|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-3-players-on-ir-make-other-roster-moves|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=October 12, 2021|access-date=October 14, 2021|archive-date=October 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012172032/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-3-players-on-ir-make-other-roster-moves|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was activated on November 6.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spayde |first=Andrew |date=November 6, 2021 |title=Browns Activate FB Andy Janovich & C Nick Harris, Place T Jack Conklin on IR |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/article/browns-activate-fb-andy-janovich-c-nick-harris-place-t-jack-conk-174618341/ |access-date=August 28, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en}}</ref>
===Houston Texans=== On March 25, 2022, Janovich signed with the Houston Texans.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 25, 2022 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (3-25-2022) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-25-2022 |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref> He was released on August 21, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 21, 2022 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (8-21-2022) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-8-21-2022 |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref>
Janovich announced his retirement from the NFL on January 2, 2023.
==Personal life== Janovich is the son of Ron and Brenda Janovich. He was raised in Gretna, Nebraska and 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andy Janovich |url=http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205371865 |access-date=January 29, 2020 |website=Nebraska Cornhuskers Athletics}}</ref> Andy is of Lithuanian, German, and Irish descent.{{citation needed|date=December 2016}} Andy married his college girlfriend, Madison McConkey, in February 2018. Madison filed for divorce July 25, 2024.
After his retirement from football, Janovich started a roofing company sporting his name, Andy Janovich Roofing, stylizing the "N" in the middle of his surname to callback to his alma mater. The company does a variety of roofing services, but is prolific in their advertising for emergency and storm damage repairs.<ref name="AJRoofing">{{cite web |last1=Janovich |first1=Andy |title=Omaha Roofing |url=https://www.andyjanovichroofingne.com/ |website=Andy Janovich Roofing |access-date=27 September 2025}}</ref>
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==External links== *{{commons category-inline}} *[http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205371865 Nebraska Cornhuskers bio]
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