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What the Saints are getting in Barion Brown: Fit and scouting report
TL;DR
The New Orleans Saints selected LSU wide receiver Barion Brown with the 190th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He is the first LSU player drafted by the Saints since 2018 and adds unique value to their receiving corps.
Key points
- Barion Brown was selected 190th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- He is the first LSU player drafted by the Saints since 2018.
- Brown adds unique value to the Saints' receiving corps.
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As the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft unfolded on Saturday, the New Orleans Saints selected LSU Tigers wide receiver Barion Brown with a sixth round choice. Taken with the 190th overall pick, Brown was the third of three receivers that the Saints added through the draft. He's also the first LSU player New Orleans has drafted since 2018 and only the third Tiger taken in the last 21 years.
New Orleans spent their first round pick on Arizona State wideout Jordyn Tyson, then used a fourth round choice on North Dakota State receiver Bryce Lance. It surprised many that the Saints added a third at the position. However, Brown adds a different kind of value than the first two receivers selected. Here's what the LSU star brings from Baton Rouge to New Orleans.
Barion Brown bio
- Position: Wide receiver
- College: LSU Tigers
- Height: 5-feet, 11 inches
- Weight: 177 pounds
- 40-yard dash: 4.4 seconds
- 10-yard split: 1.62 seconds
Strengths
- Sprinter speed and explosion
- Extremely elusive in the open field
- Good catch radius
- Adds value on jet sweeps
- Competitive on contested throws
- 6 career touchdowns on kickoff returns
Weaknesses
- Size is a detriment against physical corners
- Lacks route precision
- Needs expand route tree for slot duties
- Must improve ball-tracking skills
Q&A
What position does Barion Brown play?
Barion Brown plays as a wide receiver.
What are Barion Brown's physical stats?
Barion Brown is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 177 pounds.
When was the last time the Saints drafted an LSU player?
The last time the Saints drafted an LSU player was in 2018.
