Barion Brown named Saints Player of Day 19 ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:24 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Barion Brown, a rookie wide receiver, has been named the Saints Player of Day 19 as the team prepares for its 2026 season opener against the Detroit Lions on September 13. Drafted in the sixth round, Brown has demonstrated big-play potential during training camp and is expected to boost the Saints' return game following last season's struggles. At LSU, he recorded 53 receptions and led the SEC in kickoff return yards last season, showcasing both receiving and returning skills. The Saints drafted him along with two other receivers to enhance their offensive capabilities as they approach the start of the regular season.
- •Brown is a sixth-round pick from LSU, drafted 190th overall.
- •He recorded 53 receptions and led the SEC in kickoff return yards in 2025.
- •The Saints aim to improve their return game, which struggled last season.
- •New Orleans opens the season against the Lions on September 13.
- 3:24 PMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Barion Brown is the Saints Player of Day 19
"Rookie wide receiver Barion Brown is already displaying big-play promise and shows the potential to be a draft steal for the New Orleans Saints.
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