The New Orleans Saints Eye Elite Returner | Draft Speed Targets are searching for their next All-Pro return specialist, and Big Q breaks down the latest intel as the team hosted Georgia WR Zachariah Branch for a private workout.
Branch is one of the most explosive returners in college football, showcasing elite 4.35 speed, dynamic vision, and game-breaking ability as both a punt and kick returner. After dominating at USC and continuing production at Georgia, he’s firmly on the Saints’ radar.
But he’s not alone.
The Saints are evaluating a loaded class of return specialists including LSU’s Barion Brown, Notre Dame’s Jadarian Price, Ohio State’s Caleb Downs, and Texas A&M’s KC Concepcion. Add in Iowa kicker Drew Stevens meeting with the team, and it’s clear New Orleans is emphasizing special teams impact.
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Big Q breaks it all down.
Saints evaluate top return specialist prospects like Zachariah Branch as they look to upgrade special teams with explosive playmakers.
