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Why Is No One Talking About Saints First-Round Pick With ‘Mean Streak’?

Originally posted on New Orleans Saints on SI
By Colin Keane | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 3:00 PM ET

The New Orleans Saints selected a can’t-miss prospect in the first round of the 2025 National Football League draft, so why is no one talking about him?

Almost all of the draft narratives surrounding the Saints concerned second-round pick Tyler Shough, and for good reason. Shough may very well be New Orleans’ starting quarterback in 2025.

But if you’re a Saints fan, don’t forget about a six-foot-five, 315-pound offensive tackle hailing from Humble, Texas, whom New Orleans selected No. 9 overall.

One NFL media member with this former Texas Longhorn on the mind is LouisianaSports.Net’s

This article first appeared on New Orleans Saints on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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