Scouting Future Saints: Tennessee Volunteers wideout Chris Brazzell II

Many predictions have the New Orleans Saints targeting a wide receiver early in the 2026 NFL Draft. If they do, Ohio State's Carnell Tate, Arizona State's Jordan Tyson, or Makai Lemon from USC could be in their sights. If the Saints wait until the second day for a wideout, then Chris Brazzell II from the Tennessee Volunteers should be among several talented pass catchers still available.

Chris Olave is coming off the best year of his career and likely gets a lucrative contract extension this offseason. However, the Saints don't really have any proven production at the position to complement him. Devaughn Vele and Ja'Lynn Polk are both promising, but largely unproven. Another threat is needed for young quarterback Tyler Shough. Perhaps a field stretcher with big upside like Brazzell could be the answer.

Chris Brazzell II bio

• Position: Wide receiver
• College: Tennessee Volunteers
• Height: 6-feet, 4 inches
• Weight: 198 pounds
• 40-yard dash: 4.37 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.52 seconds

A three-star high school recruit from Midland, Texas, Brazzell first landed with the Tulane Green Wave to start his college career. He'd redshirt his freshman year of 2022, appearing in only two contests. In 2023, Brazzell led Tulane with 44 receptions for 711 yards and 5 touchdowns. He was a 3rd Team All-AAC selection that year, then entered the transfer portal. The Tennessee Volunteers were Brazzell's next destination, where he had 29 catches and 2 scores in 2024.

Brazzell had a breakout performance for the Volunteers in 2025. He led Tennessee with 1,017 receiving yards, catching 62 passes and leading the SEC with 9 scoring receptions. Brazzell concluded his collegiate career with a 1st Team All-SEC selection.