The Saints may have just added a new version of Rashid Shaheed after the rest of the NFL overlooked him in the 2025 NFL Draft

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Adam Holt | Last updated Apr 28, 2025 11:12 AM ET

The New Orleans Saints have been busy signing undrafted free agents since the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft. One of their additions has drawn comparisons to an electric piece of their team from the past couple of seasons.

Saints add unique wide receiver/returner after 2025 NFL Draft

According to Justin Wells, the Saints have signed SMU wide receiver Kelvontay "Moochie" Dixon. Dixon has electric speed and ran a 4.38 40-yard dash ahead of the draft. He did not have a ton of production at the college level, but the physical attributes are there.

Former Texas and SMU WR Kelvontay “Moochie” Dixon (Carthage, Tx) signs UDFA deal with New Orleans. #Saints #bEASTtexas pic.twitter.com/9itkuw9Vwg
— Justin Wells (@justinwells2424) April 27, 2025

Dixon actually mimics Rashid Shaheed in some ways. Shaheed is also a former UDFA signing by New Orleans. He's carved out a legitimate role in their offense and is one of the top special teams returners in the entire NFL.

New #Saints UDFA Kelvontay "Moochie" Dixon gives me Rashid Shaheed vibes (Shaheed also went undrafted). 6-0 and speedy.pic.twitter.com/OjYmH2yas3
— SleeperSaints (@SleeperSaints) April 27, 2025

Dixon is just under 6 feet tall. He has a somewhat thin frame, which is a trend for a chunk of the WR room in New Orleans. His athleticism clearly caught the Saints' eye, though.

Dixon totaled 74 receptions for 1,205 yards and 8 touchdowns over his last three seasons for the Mustangs. He was at Texas prior to SMU as well.

Top-End Speed: Week 13’s Fastest College Football Plays Revealed #ReelSpeed #CFB @SMUFB, WR, Moochie Dixon

There. Is. A. Mustang. Every. Week. ⛽️ 21.6 MPH@kelvontay3 #PonyUpDallas #SMUFB pic.twitter.com/wPYB83gBZd
— Reel Analytics (@RAanalytics) November 26, 2024

Not to mention, Rashid Shaheed is returning from a season-ending injury. It is unknown if he will be able to start the season healthy for the Saints, unfortunately. If not, we could see Dixon carve out a role on special teams for New Orleans to begin the year.

New Orleans seems to target one of these sort of players late in the draft or during the UDFA period on an annual basis. We'll see if Dixon can make the roster by the time the season rolls around.

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