Saints Late-Round Rookie Draws Comparison to Former All-Pro
The New Orleans Saints may have something special in one of their late-round picks.
The New Orleans Saints have a formidable offense, but rookie Barion Brown may be an asset to add. Barion Brown, a sixth-round selection, has been likened to former All-Pro Rashid Shaheed by Saints wide receiver Chris Olave. Both players boast impressive speed, with Brown clocking a 4.40-second 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, while Shaheed has hit speeds of 21.7 mph in games.
However, it remains to be seen how Brown will fit into the Saints' already packed offensive lineup, which includes first-round picks Jordyn Tyson, Devaughn Vele, Travis Etienne Jr., Alvin Kamara, and Juwan Johnson. Brown could find a role on special teams, something that Shaheed excelled at early in his career and continues to do for the Seattle Seahawks.
With 175 catches for 2,060 yards and 12 touchdowns, plus 66 kickoff returns for 1,910 yards and six touchdowns in college football, Brown possesses the talent to make an impact. If he can showcase impressive plays, the Saints may give him more opportunities to contribute on offense. Brown, a native of Nashville, Tennessee, attended Kentucky (2022-24) and LSU (2025) before joining the Saints.
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