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04-07-2025
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Saints Countdown To NFL Kickoff With The History Of Number 73
Saints Countdown To NFL Kickoff With The History Of Number 73 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New Orleans Saints stand 73 days away from their opening game of the 2025 season. New Orleans, coming off a 5-12 record in 2024, will open this year at home against the Arizona Cardinals. Advertisement New head coach Kellen Moore will lead the Saints into their 59th NFL campaign. Wearing number 73 for New Orleans is rookie offensive lineman Easton Kilty. Undrafted out of Kansas State, Kilty is trying to become just the 12th player in New Orleans history to wear 73 during the regular season. Here is the list of who have done it Saints History of 73 Nov 13, 1988; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints defensive end Frank Warren (73) tackles Los Angeles Rams running back Charles White (33). Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK • Bill Sandeman, OT (1967) • Jerry Sturm, C (1967-70) • John Wood, DT (1973) • John Mooring, OT (1974) • Jeff Winans, DT (1976) • Joe Campbell, DE (1977-80) • Frank Warren, DE (1981-94) • Isaac Davis, OG (1997) • Jahri Evans, OG (2006-16) • Ethan Greenidge, OT (2020) Advertisement • Max Garcia, C/G (2023) • Easton Kilty, OT (present) FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints defensive end Joe Campbell (73) on the field against the Atlanta Falcons. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-Imagn Images Sandeman was the first to wear 73 for the Saints, but did so for only two games early in their inaugural year of 1967. Jerry Sturm took over the number later in the year and remained with the Saints for four seasons. Over that period, he'd appear in 45 contests while starting 41. John Wood was the first defensive player to sport 73 for the Saints, but did so for only two games. Joe Campbell was the first New Orleans draft pick to wear 73. Campbell was the seventh overall choice in the first round of the 1977 NFL Draft, also making him the highest draft choice by New Orleans to wear number 73. Advertisement In four years as a Saint, Campbell started 26 of his 45 game appearances. He had just 8 sacks in those four years before being dealt to the Oakland Raiders early in the 1980 campaign. Campbell would be part of an Oakland squad that won Super Bowl XV that season. New Orleans Saints defensive end Frank Warren (73) in action against the San Francisco 49ers. Credit: With a third round choice in their outstanding 1981 NFL Draft, New Orleans selected Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Frank Warren. Outside of a yearlong suspension in 1990, Warren would play all of his 13 NFL seasons with the Saints. Those 13 years and 189 games are the most by any New Orleans player to wear 73. Warren's 189 games with the franchise were the most in team history at the time of his retirement and still fourth highest on the team list. He recorded 56 career sacks, ranking sixth in Saints history and third at the time of his retirement. Warren also added 2 interceptions and 11 fumble recoveries for the Saints, fifth all time among New Orleans defensive players. Advertisement Frank Warren was voted onto the Saints 50th anniversary team. In 2002, the year of his tragic death at 43, Warren was inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame. Dec 18, 2016; New Orleans Saints guard Jahri Evans (73) against the Arizona Cardinals. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Only Isaac Davis, for just three games in 1996, wore the 73 jersey between Warren's departure after the 1994 season and the arrival of Jahri Evans in 2006. If debating the best player to wear 73 in Saints history, the only argument is between Jahri Evans and Frank Warren. A fourth round choice out of tiny Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania in the Saints outstanding draft class of 2006, nobody could have predicted the impact Evans would have. He played 11 seasons and 169 games for New Orleans, only surpassed by Warren as the longest-tenured 73 in team history. Advertisement Evans was one of the NFL's top interior linemen throughout his career for one of the most prolific offenses in league history. He'd earn six straight Pro Bowl berths between 2009 and 2014, including four 1st Team All-Pro honors. Jan 8, 2010; New Orleans Saints right guard Jahri Evans (73) looks to block against the Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Brees (9) drops back to pass in an NFC Wild Card playoff game. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-Imagn Images Jahri Evans was a member of the NFL All-Decade team of the 2010s. He was also voted onto the Saints 50th Anniversary squad. In 2020, Evans was inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame. He remains overlooked for a rightful place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but has been a finalist in each of the past two years. An offensive line assistant with the Saints since 2023, Evans now passes along his knowledge and expertise to New Orleans blockers. One of those is Easton Kilty, who hopes to become the first player since Evans' departed in 2016 to wear 73 for multiple seasons with the Saints. Advertisement Related: Star UFL Cornerback Added By Saints Among Friday Moves Related: Saints Make Roster Move At Running Back On Friday Related: Saints Sign Another Player To Their Tight End Position Related: Saints Countdown To NFL Kickoff With The History Of Number 77 Related: Saints Countdown To Kickoff With The History Of Number 78 Related: Saints Countdown To NFL Kickoff With The History Of Number 80 Related: Saints Countdown To NFL Kickoff With The History Of Number 84 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
26-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Countdown to Kickoff: Easton Kilty is the Saints Player of Day 73
Kilty is an underrated bet at earning a job on New Orleans offensive line There are 73 day separating today and the 2025 regular season opener for the New Orleans Saints. The Saints and new head coach Kellen Moore will host the Arizona Cardinals to kick off their 59th NFL campaign after a 5-12 finish last year. Currently wearing No. 73 for New Orleans is Easton Kilty, an undrafted rookie offensive lineman. Kilty is attempting to become the 12th player in Saints history to wear No. 73 during the regular season, a list highlighted by standouts like Jahri Evans and Frank Warren. Our Saints Player of the Day, here's a closer look at Kilty's background and the road that brought him to New Orleans. Upon his graduation from Stratford High School in Wisconsin, Kilty would attend North Dakota. He'd make an almost immediate impact, starting 35 games for the Fighting Hawks between 2021 and 2023. After earning honorable mention All-Missouri Valley Conference accolades in 2023, Kilty transferred to Kansas State to cap off his collegiate career. In his one year with the Wildcats, Kilty started every game at left tackle and earned 2nd Team All-Big 12 honors. Undrafted this spring, New Orleans signed Kilty to a rookie contract. He'll have his chance to make the team on an offensive line that had major struggles last season. Kilty shows excellent leg drive that allows him to push defenders off the line in the running game. In pass protection, he's shown strong awareness against rush packages, has good hand placement with a solid base, and switches seamlessly to double-team assignments. Some scouts project that Kilty will be a better fit at guard for the NFL. It might be his versatility that earns him a shot on a roster. Kilty started games at right tackle, left tackle, and both guard spots for North Dakota before playing left tackle at Kansas State. Easton Kilty made a seamless transition from FCS to FBS competition in only one year. Now a year later, he has the opportunity to show whether he can handle another jump to NFL play to earn a role on the Saints offensive line.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
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Undrafted Saints Lineman Easton Kilty Could Power His Way To A Roster Spot
Undrafted Saints Lineman Easton Kilty Could Power His Way To A Roster Spot originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New Orleans Saints had a ton of issues during the 2024-25 NFL season. Chief among them was the offensive line, especially when injuries decimated an already thin and questionable unit. Advertisement New Orleans addressed this after hiring new head coach Kellen Moore. The Saints used their first-round choice on Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. They also signed guard Dillon Radunz, who has started 26 games the last two years. The Saints brought in a few undrafted rookie linemen to add competition. New Orleans has had good fortune with linemen selected in the later rounds or not drafted at all in recent years. Perhaps this undrafted blocker can be the next gem. Easton Kilty, T/G (Kansas State) Kansas State Wildcats offensive lineman Easton Kilty (71) blocks against the Arizona Wildcats. © Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images After starting his collegiate career at North Dakota, Kilty transferred to Kansas State to finish his career last season. Between the two schools, he was a four-year starter that spent his last two years at the left tackle position. Advertisement Kilty is expected to make the switch to guard in the NFL. He has shorter arms and only average lateral quickness that could present problems if lined up on the outside. He's also had issues against speed rushers at tackle and has struggled to react quickly enough to stunts or inside counter moves. If he does move inside, Kilty must play with more consistent leverage to maximize his strength. He'll need to get into his stance quicker at the snap to prevent defenders from getting inside his pads. Kilty has excellent leg drive that allows him to push defenders off the ball in the running game. He's shown good endurance through the whistle to sustain his blocks in pass protection. New Orleans Saints tackle Easton Kilty (73) during rookie minicamp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Kilty has terrific awareness. He recognizes opposing fronts and more complex rush packages quickly. He's especially effective on double-teams, both when to help and effectively switching off to pick up other threats. His hand placement is outstanding, allowing him leverage advantages and rarely picking up penalties. Advertisement Easton Kilty will have his chance to earn a role on the Saints offensive front. New Orleans moved on from veteran linemen Lucas Patrick, Shane Lemieux, Justin Herron, and Oli Udoh this offseason. If Kilty can show the versatility to play both guard and tackle, it could lead the way to a backup spot. Related: Pro Football Focus Snubs Saints In Under-25 Rankings Related: Trevor Penning May Have A New Home On Saints Offensive Line Related: Saints Quarterback Ranking According To Pro Football Focus Related: Most Underrated Saints Player Highlighted By PFF This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
