Saints working out 2023 XFL receiving leader Jahcour Pearson (1 Viewer)

[Artifactual]

Excerpts from a 9/2/24 article by Jeremy Trottier of Saints Wire as viewed at www.saintswire.usatoday.com


The New Orleans Saints have struggled with the wide receiver position for a few years now, especially with the injuries sustained to Michael Thomas in recent memory and now with his departure. They have made the choice to look at a potential option at the position Monday, as they work out Jahcour Pearson of the XFL per NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

Pearson was an exceptional talent through his time in the XFL (now UFL), leading the league in 2023 in receptions (60), receiving yards (670) and receptions for first downs (32), as well as earning a spot on the All-XFL team.

He also has previously worked out for NFL teams, trying out for the Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks.

Additionally, he had a good pro day back in 2022, with a 4.42 second 40-yard dash, 10-foot-1 broad jump, and 7.19 second 3-cone drill among other solid results.

We will see if Pearson ends up taking a roster spot by making the team post-workout, or if he may end up as a practice squad member to start off and works his way up through the depth chart.

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Saints working out 2023 XFL receiving leader Jahcour Pearson

The New Orleans Saints are working out 2023 XFL receiving yards and receptions leader Jahcour Pearson

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[Saintscuffy]

atleast they are shaking some branches rather than stying around

 

[St. Widge]

Nice that they are checking all options, but given that he tried out for 4 other NFL teams I'm not optimistic that he's a guy that is going to make a difference any time soon. Maybe he can get on the practice squad and get a shot to develop.

 

[Artifactual]

at least they are shaking some branches rather than stying around

During the regular season the Saints (and probably most all other teams) typically bring in several free agents for tryouts on Tuesdays, Saints players in season normal off day.

What's different about today is that this is the only player brought in for a tryout that has been disclosed so far. Players were off over the weekend. They may not have the traditional Tuesday off tomorrow. This could be just an evaluation of a player to consider for the practice squad. Maybe there's more to it than that.

 

[St. Geezy]

The article, or at least the excerpt posted, fails to mention that the man stands at 5 foot 8.

 

[ELLIASJWILLIAMS]

This only underscores my true worry w/ the offense, and that's not enough talent at the WR position. If were going to take the steps needed on offense this year were going to need better QB/WR play than we got a year ago.

 

[bleedit1960]

Peezy! Ole Miss...

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[Goatman Saint]

The article, or at least the excerpt posted, fails to mention that the man stands at 5 foot 8.

And if he can run and cut quickly that means a lot less. Nothing wrong with seeing what’s out there. Ya never know what you’ll end up with. Could not even be signed, could be the second coming of Walter Thomas, or the next Beerman. No one knows what you’re gonna find

 

[St. Geezy]

And if he can run and cut quickly that means a lot less. Nothing wrong with seeing what’s out there. Ya never know what you’ll end up with. Could not even be signed, could be the second coming of Walter Thomas, or the next Beerman. No one knows what you’re gonna find

Of course. Just mentioning that after reading all of the accolades, that that’s why he’s probably on the tryout circuit.

Definitely worth the look, but just pointing out that very real focal point all teams would key-in on. I don’t believe there are currently any WRs at 5 foot 8; Braxton Berrios may be the closest. It’s a very long shot.

 

[schuetter]

Of course. Just mentioning that after reading all of the accolades, that that’s why he’s probably on the tryout circuit.

Definitely worth the look, but just pointing out that very real focal point all teams would key-in on. I don’t believe there are currently any WRs at 5 foot 8; Braxton Berrios may be the closest. It’s a very long shot.

Deonte Harty 5'6
Greg Dortch 5'7
Rondale Moore 5'7
Maybe a few others...

 

[St. Geezy]

Deonte Harty 5'6
Greg Dortch 5'7
Rondale Moore 5'7
Maybe a few others...

Fair enough.

The point is, his height is unorthodox, and the article (or the OP) buried the lead.

 

[webster]

Fair enough.

The point is, his height is unorthodox, and the article (or the OP) buried the lead.

We need to get good players and not look only at prototype bodies. If the man can play, sign him.

 

[BBarnes]

So he’s worked out for more than a couple NFL teams and couldn’t stick? Doubt he does here, but lord knows our WR corp is one of the worst in the league depth wise

 

[kewee]

Deonte Harty 5'6
Greg Dortch 5'7
Rondale Moore 5'7
Maybe a few others...

Tank Dell is probably the best of the small guys....Josh Downs is good, too

But no, I don't think Pearson is one of those guys lol

 

[TruSaint]

Tank Dell is probably the best of the small guys....Josh Downs is good, too

But no, I don't think Pearson is one of those guys lol

Yup