Countdown To Kickoff - 2024 New Orleans Saints

Borrowing Heavily from 2 articles written by John Sigler of Saints Wire June 3rd, 2024, viewed at www.saintswire.usatoday.com

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June 3rd, 2024 - Number 97 - Khristian Boyd

Countdown to Kickoff, Day 97: Khristian Boyd is the Saints Player of the Day​

Khristian Boyd is your New Orleans Saints Player of Day 97 as we count down to kickoff for the 2024 season. The rookie defensive tackle has a great opportunity in front of him, but before we get to that, let’s get to know him a little better:

• Name (Age): Khristian Boyd (24)
• Position: Defensive tackle
• Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 320 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 4.63
• 2024 salary cap hit: $839,707
• College: Northern Iowa
• Drafted: 199th overall in 2024 (New Orleans Saints)
• NFL experience: Rookie

Boyd is making a big leap from UNI to the NFL, just like his former teammate Trevor Penning has experienced on the other side of the ball. But expectations are wildly different for him as a sixth-round pick compared to Penning as a former first rounder. All Boyd needs to focus on in 2024 is playing his role well as a run-stopper in relief of Khalen Saunders.

Full Article in the Link Below:

https://saintswire.usatoday.com/202...-draft-khristian-boyd-northern-iowa-football/

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97 days till Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 97​

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Some of the Saints Players that have worn the #97 are:

Malcolm Roach (2020-2023)
Jeff Charleston (2008-2011)
La'Roi Glover (1997-2001)
Renaldo Turnbull (1990-1996)
Jumpy Geathers (1984-1989)

A list of more players who have worn the number 97 is in the Link to the Full Article Below:

https://saintswire.usatoday.com/lis...ry-khristian-boyd-malcolm-roach-laroi-glover/