WR - New Orleans Saints
- 5' 11"
- 177 lbs
- Age 22
- LSU
66°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- WR #117
- Proj.
- 0.8 pts
- Matchup (?)
Barion Brown caught his only target for a big 52-yard gain in the Saints' 23-22 win against the Browns on Sunday. He also returned three kicks for 78 yards and five punts for 68 yards.
Fantasy Impact
Brown is making a name for himself on special teams, but is also having success as a deep threat as well. He's not startable in regular leagues, but for those who award return yards, he's been a nice addition.
Barion Brown caught all three of his targets for 57 yards in the Saints' 16-10 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Brown was tied for the Saints' lead in receiving yards with Alvin Kamara, doing it on four fewer receptions, granted Kamara is a running back. Brown just had his first catch last week after proving himself on special teams, so he might have earned himself a larger role moving forward on offense after the Saints' bye week.
Barrion Brown rushed once for three yards in the Saints' 31-30 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 1.
Fantasy Impact
Brown was more of an afterthought in the New Orleans offense for head coach Kellen Moore, finishing tied for last in touches in the loss. The wideout can remain off rosters in all formats ahead of a Week 2 contest against the Baltimore Ravens.
The Saints signed WR/KR Barion Brown to his rookie contract.
Fantasy Impact
Brown was a sixth-round pick for New Orleans. He will compete for a depth role in its wide receiver room and as a kick returner on special teams.
The New Orleans Saints have selected WR Barion Brown with the No. 190 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact
Brown has tremendous speed and can stretch the field offensively at the wideout position. He caught a career-high 53 passes in his only season at LSU in 2025, but was utilized primarily underneath. He also had some drop issues in college and will need to clean that up. However, Brown may be his most explosive on special teams where he returned six kicks for touchdowns in his collegiate career. He averaged 36.0 yards per kickoff return and took three back to the house in 2023 with Kentucky. Brown is a dynamic player who should contribute immediately on kick and punt returns.
