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The first undrafted rookie the Saints picked was really their final draft pick. The Saints likely couldn't outbid other teams for the services of Adrian Arrington, so they quickly sent their 2009 sixth round pick to Green Bay for the 237th overall pick in the late seventh round and drafted him.

All rookies will report to the Saints' initial minicamp on May 9.

The following is a list of undrafted rookies signed by New Orleans following the NFL Draft.

Thomas "TC" Ostrander, quarterback, Stanford
6'2, 227 pounds, 4.9 40 yard dash

A backup to Trent Edwards for two years, then when he emerged as the starter, a seizure suffered after the fourth game of the season knocked him out of the starting lineup. Mentally fast, has all the intangibles and a solid release. Played in Stanford's pro-style offense. Very average arm.

Rocky Schwartz, safety, University of Houston
5'10, 204 pounds, 4.42 40 yard dash

Outside linebacker in college will play safety in the pros. As a result, is very raw. Fast, extremely quick and a great leaper but thin and underbuilt as a pro athlete. Only pressed 225 pounds twice at his pro day. Has recovered from a torn ACL in his college career. Extremely productive as a tackler. In grad school.

Jeremy Geathers, defensive end, UNLV
6'2, 259 pounds, 4.74 40 yard dash

Son of Jumpy Geathers, who played six seasons for the Saints. Jeremy was born and lived in New Orleans during Jumpy's career with the Saints. Has two other family members who have played in the NFL, including current cousin DE Robert Geathers, Jr. Good weight strength, 29 reps of 225. Juco transfer started two seasons at UNLV with 11 sacks in 21 starts. Its too aggressive in his pass rush and needs more refinement to his game. Is undersized to be anything more than a pass rush specialist in a 4-3 scheme, unless the Saints plan on completely overhauling him by moving him to linebacker.

David Roach, safety, TCU
6'1, 212 pounds, 4.53 40 yard dash

Solidly built and a great athlete, fantastic leaper, though undersized for your typical NFL safety. Very raw, and doesn't have the skills to play anything but strong safety because of his speed limitations in coverage. Durability concerns center around recurring hamstring problems. Very productive at college level when healthy.

Ostrander will have a hard time unseating Palko. Geathers could make the team as a backup with a strong camp. Schwartz and Roach will have to try to show they are worth a spot with special teams play.