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Barion Brown

WR - New Orleans Saints

  • 5' 11"
  • 177 lbs
  • Age 22
  • LSU
Rostered In ~0.5% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Strength of Schedule
WR Rank: 13th
Draft Rank (ECR)
#417
Best / Worst
#266 / #379
ADP
N/A

Availability



Expert Note
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Brown has immediate and legit speed. That speed has served him well as a returner, which is where he'll make his biggest impact during his early stages as an NFL player. He finished his collegiate career with six kick return touchdowns. He finishes eighth all-time in NCAA history in kick return average and third-best in SEC history while leading the SEC in two of the last three seasons in this category. Brown has a limited route tree and release package. He's a linear player, though, who needs to improve his deceleration and hip sink at the top of his stems. He has the raw speed to get by with speed releases to this point, but he'll need to continue to add to the tool belt at the next level. In his final season, he was utilized on screens a ton and in motion, ensuring free releases at the line. In 2025, 36.5% of his target volume was via screens, and 54.2% of his targets came within nine yards of the line of scrimmage or behind it. Brown isn't a ball winner at the catch point with a 36.7% career contested catch rate. His hands can also be suspect overall in the receiving game, with a 12.1% or higher drop rate in two of his four collegiate seasons.

Player News
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Barion Brown signs rookie deal with Saints

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.

Ari Koslow16 weeks ago
Rankings
ECRBestWorst# of Experts
DraftWR #149WR #95WR #17611
Dynasty WR #134WR #113WR #1586
ADP
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Projections
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Projections (2026)
RecsRec YdsRec TdsRush AttRush YdsRush TdsFumblesPoints
4.657.30.30000.17.3
Statistics
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Statistics (avgs.)
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Player stats are not available for the 2025 season
Game Log
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Game Log
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Strength of Schedule
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Strength of Schedule (2026)
OppSummary
Next Game@ DET2nd easiest opponent
Next 3 GamesBAL, LV, ATL4th easiest opponents
Playoffs (?)TB, ARI, ATL13th easiest opponents
Rest of Season--12th easiest remaining opponents