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Disruptive Saints Rookie 'Not Getting The Shine That He Deserves'

Originally posted on New Orleans Saints on SI
By Colin Keane | Last updated Jun 30, 2025 6:00 PM ET

The New Orleans Saints have a few rookies who aren’t getting enough attention.

Most people are focused on second-round pick Tyler Shough, and that’s to be expected.

But the two guys on either side of Shough in the Saints’ 2025 draft also deserve attention: first-round pick Kelvin Banks Jr. and third-round pick Vernon Broughton.

Broughton, the No. 71 overall pick out of Texas, is a six-foot-five, 311-pound defensive tackle who is ready to strengthen the Saints’ defense from the jump in Week 1.

He’ll also be reuniting with Bo Davis, New Orleans’ defensive line coach, who spent time on the Texas Longhorns staff when Broughton was there.

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