Devaughn Vele

New Orleans Saints
Wide Receiver #17

Personal

Age	27
Birthdate	December 12, 1997
Height	6'5"
Weight	210 lb

Draft

College	Utah
Year	2024
Pick	Round: 7, Overall: 235
Team	DEN

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Catches	Yards	Touchdowns
2.92	28.72	0.13

You can see where those projections compare to other WRs in our Wide Receiver Rankings.

Player News

Devaughn Vele: Devaughn Vele Traded to Saints

The New Orleans Saints have acquired wide receiver Devaughn Vele from the Denver Broncos for a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round selection. Vele was a seventh-rounder in 2024 who exceeded expectations as a rookie, catching 41 of 55 targets for 475 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games. However, the former Utah standout's role in the Denver offense diminished late in the season as Marvin Mims Jr. started receiving more targets. With Mims, Courtland Sutton, and Troy Franklin all returning and rookie third-rounder Pat Bryant coming in this year, the Broncos have decided to move on from Vele for a solid return on investment. Going from Bo Nix to either Spencer Rattler or Tyler Shough will be a major downgrade at quarterback for Vele, but he could be a bigger part of a Saints offense that doesn't have much at receiver after Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, and Brandin Cooks.

Aug. 20, 2025 7:13 PM EST