Former Oklahoma Sooners LB Danny Stutsman is already opening some eyes for the Saints and it's not even training camp yet

And, based on the little he has done in OTAs so far, it's very possible that he works his way up the depth chart, not as a starter, but as a key depth piece.

According to Jeff Nowak of WWL Radio in New Orleans, the Saints held OTAs on Thursday and Danny Stutsman had a load of work during practice, including one play where he had one of the best defensive plays on the day, breaking up a pass from rookie QB Tyler Shough.

Love this for Stutsman. Will it transition into a starting role for the rookie in year one? Probably not. With that being said, it’s notable when you’re the player who first steps into the role held by a perennial Pro Bowler when he misses a practice.

Stutsman got some good reps in with the top talent on the defensive roster, as well as against the first-team unit on offense. I expect him to play a major role on special teams this season. Don’t be shocked if he’s on the field for Brandon Staley’s defense in certain situations as well.

His hair-on-fire mentality will keep the Sooners product from getting buried on New Orleans’ depth chart at LB in the coming seasons. I would nearly guarantee that - as long as he stays healthy. - Adam Holt, A to Z Sports New Orleans Saints

The Sooners will continue to put great defensive players into the NFL as long as Brent Venables is the head coach. And for Stutsman, he has a real shot of eventually, at some point in his career, becoming a key piece for the Saints' defense.