2023 Saints UDFA Thread

[SmashMouth]

Who you got? QB like Stetson Bennett if he goes undrafted?

[AsylumGuido]

I was about to say we were going to need this thread.

[Mr.Riaton]

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Who you got? QB like Stetson Bennett if he goes undrafted?

Just got drafted to the Rams

[neugey]

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

Just got drafted to the Rams

Back-to-back Bulldogs drafted. Wow!

[neugey]

UDFA targets, courtesy of the Ian Book Appreciation Society:

Positions to target - these positions were deep in the draft, thus there's bound to be some buried sleepers. Nonetheless, we are due for a fantastic UDFA story!

HB
CB
TE
"Edge"

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Personal favorites:

MIN RB Ibrahim - I got Pierre Thomas vibes. Maybe a bit more slender and shiftier. Put in a call ASAP

KSU QB Adrian Martinez - good athlete, dangerous with the ball in his hands. I'd like to see him convert to WR while on the practice squad. It's a longshot, but what the hell.

I can't remember jack about any other college football players. This is what happens when you (clears throat) have the draft 3 1/2 months after the college season is over!

[lee909]

https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/...254574082?s=20

#Saints signing Notre Dame kicker Blake Grupe, per a league source
@KPRC2

[K Major]

Got my eye on the TE position.

[lee909]

Tom Pelissero
@TomPelissero

Former Central Michigan TE Joel Wilson is signing with the #Saints on a deal that includes $90,000 guaranteed, per source.


Joel Wilson, TE
Strengths: Dependable college tight end who gets the most from his ability. Plays heads-up football, displays terrific blocking vision, and works hard even if he’s not involved in the action. Bends his knees, fluidly releases into pass routes, and adjusts to the errant throw. Extends his hands to offer the QB a target and makes the reception in stride. Consistent hands catcher.

Weaknesses: Plays with average speed. Minimally effective running after the catch. Not a downfield threat. Lacks great power as a blocker and has limited upside.

Overall: Wilson produced for Central Michigan the past two years and had a nose for the end zone. He lacked next-level speed even before his season-ending ankle injury last November. He may struggle to make it out of camp next summer.

[lee909]

JOEL WILSON
CENTRAL MICHIGAN
TE

COLLEGE
Central Michigan

HEIGHT
6’ 3’’

WEIGHT
242 lbs

Prospect Grade
5.62
Candidate For Bottom Of Roster Or Practice Squad

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2023 Combine TE Rank: 21st
Athleticism Score *est
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2023 Combine TE Rank: 21st
Total Score
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2023 Combine TE Rank: 21st

Player Bio

Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Priority free agent

Overview
Wilson doesn’t have the play strength or technique of a Y tight end and might not have the speed to threaten the seam as a pass-catching option, but it is still easy to like his game. He’s clever as a route-runner and shows an ability to create separation with decent success underneath, but he must become even more competitive on contested catches. Wilson’s run blocking needs work, but he’s willing and will have potential in that area if he can get much stronger.

Strengths
Creative route-runner with good tempo variance.
Gets in and out of breaks with subtle stutter-step.
Makes instant transition from catch to run for additional yardage.
Handled pass protection and blitz pickup.

Weaknesses
Below-average body control fitting into move blocks.
Doesn’t have the core strength to sustain base blocks.
Needs to fight harder for positioning on contested catches.
Gets delayed by pressure on release.
Average catch radius and jump-ball talent.

[lee909]

Aaron Wilson
#Saints sign Anfernee Orji to undrafted free agent deal with $216,000 guarantee, per a league source

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/anfern...4-28d093af19ca


Aaron Wilson
@AaronWilson_NFL
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1m
#Saints signing Shaq Davis to undrafted deal that includes $216,000 guaranteed, per a league source
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/shaqua...a-eb0a543fd28f


Aaron Wilson

#Saints signing Tulane linebacker Nick Anderson for $25,000 total guaranteed, $10,000 of his salary guaranteed plus $15,000 signing bonus, per a league source

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/nick-a...f-7c331a3a5565