Who Should I Start? JuJu Smith-Schuster or Barion Brown

Thursday, August 6, 9:49 AM

New Orleans Saints rookie sixth-round wide receiver Barion Brown has been standing out through seven training camp practices, according to Ross Jackson of LouisianaSports.net. Brown has made plays in one-on-one drills, stretching the field, and showing his ability with the football in his hands. He made the highlight play of the day on Thursday when he hauled in a 46-yard catch for a touchdown in an end-of-game two-minute simulation. The 22-year-old from LSU has put himself in position to be more than just a camp darling going into his first year in the NFL. At the very least, Brown should make noise on special teams as a returner, having six kick returns for touchdowns in his collegiate career, all of which went for 99 yards or more. Chris Olave, rookie first-rounder Jordyn Tyson, and Devaughn Vele are expected to be the Saints' top-three receivers entering the 2026 campaign, but Brown is certainly stating his case to be included on the 53-man roster to begin the regular season in September in a depth role. He's a name to monitor in dynasty/keeper leagues.