The New Orleans Saints have added another intriguing name to their receiving corps, signing rookie wideout Brock Rechsteiner following a standout performance at the team's rookie minicamp. The former Jacksonville State standout comes with an athletic pedigree that's hard to ignore—he's the son of pro wrestling legend Scott Steiner—and he'll look to make a splash when training camp kicks off later this summer.
But make no mistake: Rechsteiner faces a steep climb to earn a roster spot. The Saints have loaded up at receiver, drafting three rookies—Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson (first round), North Dakota State's Bryce Lance (fourth round), and LSU return specialist Barion Brown (sixth round)—while also re-signing most of last year's group. Add in the signing of towering 6-foot-6 CFL standout Damien Alford, and the competition is fierce.
Here's a look at how the depth chart shapes up. It's a long way from the bottom, but the Saints didn't bring Rechsteiner in just to fill a camp body. He has as strong a shot as half the names on that list.
What's clear is that this receiving corps has undergone a major transformation. Gone is last year's starting trio of Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, and Brandin Cooks—all under 6-foot-1—with 30-year-old Cedrick Wilson Jr. as the primary backup. In their place, the Saints now boast multiple targets standing over 6-foot-3, paired with blazing 4.4 speed. The only player in the group over 26 is Vele, at 28 years old. It's a younger, bigger, and faster unit that should bring a new dynamic to the offense.
We'll get our first real look at what Rechsteiner can do when the Saints return to the practice field in just a few weeks. For now, the depth chart is set, and the competition is wide open.
