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After going undrafted and not being offered any free agent deals, former Breaux Bridge High and LSU defensive back Jonathan Zenon will get an opportunity to play for the Saints.

The Saints invited Zenon for a three-day tryout at rookie mini-camp, joining former Tiger teammates Luke Sanders and Josh McManus.

Zenon played in 41 games at LSU - 30 as a starter. He finished his LSU career with 91 tackles, nine interceptions and 25 pass breakups. Of his nine interceptions, he returned three for touchdowns - including the game-winner to beat Tennessee in last year's SEC Championship Game.

Zenon did not sign with a team after the draft and got a tryout with Cleveland first. The Browns chose not to sign him, freeing him up for his tryout this weekend with New Orleans.

"It's right at home so everything feels comfortable," said Zenon. "It's in my backyard so I feel like this is the best opportunity for me. ... All I can do is showcase my skills and hope for the best."

"Those guys that come from a program like LSU, they come in here with a swagger that they can make this team," Payton said. "And that's a good thing. They've been coached extremely well. They're used to winning and being successful.

"Generally those guys understand that there's going to be some bumps in the road, but have a clear vision of how they see their career going."

Sanders started 22 games for LSU, finishing with 75 total tackles.

McManus was a walk-on at LSU after prepping at Brother Martin in New Orleans. McManus is a non-roster tryout.