The Saints had a private meeting with Butler, and many might think him a bad fit because New Orleans already has Michael Thomas. What can he provide?
By Deuce Windham | Canal Street Chronicles
You would think with the New Orleans Saints lacking a 1st round selection they wouldn’t put much focus on players who carry (for most) high draft grades, especially when those players play the same position as one of their current stars. Hakeem Butler out of Iowa State is projected to fill both of those areas, and yet the Saints still made it a priority to meet with him privately and get a full scouting report on the big 6’6, 225 pound receiver.
He’s not just big, but has the speed to run right by defenders as well. Butler posted an elite RAS (Relative Athletic Score) of 9.77 at the NFL combine with a 4.48 40 yard dash, 18 bench reps and a 36 inch vertical. Players of his size and length rarely are able to show off this level of athleticism, and it’s caused people to draw comparisons to greats like Calvin Johnson and Randy Moss.
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