Michigan State LB Joe Bachie signs with New Orleans Saints as UDFA

Only two Michigan State Spartans were selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, but a host of Spartans were quickly signed in free agency after the draft concluded. One such player was MSU co-captain and middle linebacker Joe Bachie, who has signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.

Bachie was an interesting case heading into the draft. He is a smart player and a great tackler, but he was critiqued by analysts for a lack of on-field speed and for his perceived lack of ability to shed blocks and disrupt plays.

Here is the report, which I first saw from NFL Draft Diamonds:

Michigan State LB Joe Bachie signed with New Orleans Saints

— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) April 25, 2020

Bachie had a very successful career with Michigan State before he was suspended for the final five games of his career due to testing positive for PEDs. Bachie will have a shot to prove his doubters wrong with the Saints this season:

I’ll remember this.

— Joe Bachie (@JoeBach35) April 25, 2020