Our tracker for the newest crop of New Orleans Saints undrafted free agents is live. Reports will be flying fast and furious now that the 2020 NFL Draft is in rearview, so keep in mind that these are all preliminary deals and nothing is official until the team says so.
With that said: here’s the list of college free agents who have earned a shot with the Saints during training camp later this summer.
- WR Marquez Callaway, Tennessee. Callaway has a ways to go as a receiver, having caught just 92 passes in 42 games, but his abilities on punt returns should help his odds. He averaged 13.6 yards per return and scored three touchdowns for the Vols. Per Adam Caplan of Sirius XM NFL Radio.
- OL Calvin Throckmorton, Oregon. Throckmorton might project best to a backup role at guard and center due to strength and length issues, but he’s started 45 games at tackle (40 of them on the right side). Per Katherine Terrell of The Athletic. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reported that Throckmorton will receive a fully-guaranteed base salary of $110,000 and a $12,500 signing bonus.
- OL Jordan Steckler, Northern Illinois. Steckler has played games at both tackle and guard, and offers nice depth for training camp. Per his agent Brett Tessler of Tessler Sports.
- DT Malcolm Roach, Texas. Roach needs to be coached up quite a bit, but his natural athleticism is nice — not many athletes can measure in at 6-foot-2, 297 pounds and then time the 40 yard dash in 4.84 seconds. Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
- OT Darrin Paulo, Utah. Paulo is a huge prospect at 6-foot-5 with 34 7/8-inch arms, and quick feet for a bigger blocker. But the downside to that height is a struggle to get low, and he needs work. Per the Utah football program’s Twitter account.
- RB Tony Jones Jr., Notre Dame. Jones didn’t start until 2019, but he averaged more than 6 yards per rushing attempt on 144 carries and caught 27 passes last season. Per Sports Illustrated’s Bryan Driskell.
