2. Adam Trautman, No. 82

Trautman is here to make Saints fans forget all about the Coby Fleener era of tight end play, and for that they should be grateful. This number is great for a tight end or a wide receiver, benefiting from its low placement in the 80’s (as opposed to a heftier number like, say, No. 88. It’s no accident that the Saints converted defensive lineman Mitchell Loewen to tight end last year and he went with No. 88). A big guy like Trautman going with No. 82 just makes him look faster.

He wore No. 84 at Dayton, and it’s a shame that he’s being held back from rocking it again in the NFL. That number currently belongs to second-year wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey — and was previously worn by Michael Hoomanawanui, one of the better depth tight ends the Saints have worked with in recent years. Trautman acquiring No. 84 would’ve been great, but Humphrey will be forgiven if he can make a splash in the receiving corps.

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