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Saints Rookie Linebacker Attracts Adoration: ‘Fans Already Love Him’

Originally posted on New Orleans Saints on SI
By Colin Keane | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 8:00 AM ET

Which of the nine players the New Orleans Saints drafted in 2025 will end up having the biggest impact?

The betting man would probably go with quarterback Tyler Shough in that regard. Shough was drafted in the second round at No. 40 overall and is widely expected to win the QB1 job.

No. 9 overall pick Kelvin Banks Jr. would be another good bet.

But New Orleans’ talent from the draft goes even deeper, and there are multiple guys with a chance to turn into stars.

One of those players is a six-foot-three, 233-pound linebacker who was a consensus All-American and first-team All-SEC selectee in 2024.

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