Countdown To Kickoff - 2024 New Orleans Saints

Excerpts from an article by John Sigler of Saints Wire on 8/6/24 as viewed at saintswire.usatoday.com​

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August 6th, 2024 - Jordan Mims - Number 33​

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Countdown to Kickoff: Jordan Mims is the Saints Player of Day 33​

Our countdown to the New Orleans Saints season opener picks up with Day 33, and the current owner of the No 33 jersey is our Saints Player of the Day: running back Jordan Mims. What’s his story? Let’s break it down.

• Name (Age): Jordan Mims (25)
• Position: Running back
• Height, weight: 6-foot-0, 205 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 1.46
• 2024 salary cap hit: $795,000
• College: Fresno State
• Drafted: Undrafted in 2023 (Buffalo Bills)
• NFL experience: 2 years

Mims has been the biggest beneficiary of Kendre Miller’s hamstring injury on the first day of training camp, having climbed the depth chart to get opportunities to shine he may have not found on the third-team offense. But his work is far from over; head coach Dennis Allen has said he anticipates Mims getting a lot of work this preseason, which will be a big factor in his full evaluation before roster cuts.

One big point in his favor? Mims excelled in a college offense that emphasized zone blocking concepts similar to the one Klint Kubiak is installing this summer. His patience and vision to follow his blockers have shined at training camp, and his quick acceleration have helped him make some big plays on the ground. He’s also well-versed in running routes and catching passes, and he’s shown a willingness to help on special teams in the past.

Full Article In Link Below:

https://saintswire.usatoday.com/202...no-state-jordan-mims-saints-player-of-day-33/