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The New Orleans Saints long thrived on the versatility of Taysom Hill . But the Swiss-Army knife type Hill is dealing with his lingering ACL injury from 2024 . So the Saints have added his possible replacement — especially before Week 1.
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Tommy Mellott is joining New Orleans , per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network Monday. Mellott is joining the practice squad to start . But he's already playing for his second NFL team after hearing his name called during April's NFL Draft.
"Drafted in the sixth round by the Las Vegas Raiders , Mellott was waived last week after practicing at receiver in camp. Now, the versatile playmaker heads to the home of Taysom Hill ," Pelissero posted on X (formerly Twitter).
The day three choice could now be inserted as the "Hill" for Kellen Moore ahead of Sunday's opener.
Saints' new potential 'Taysom Hill' brings own versatility
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Mellott entered the league as a Football Bowl Subdivision (FCS) star out of Montana State.
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He rose as a beloved talent in Bozeman. He claimed 33 total victories ( second most in school history ). Plus became the school's first-ever Walter Payton Award winner — which honors the best player at the FCS level.
Mellott went off in the Bobcats offense — tallying 5,810 passing yards with 3,523 rushing. He combined for 96 total touchdowns running and throwing. The conversation pre-draft centered on Mellott giving another position to try.
"There have been quarterback-to-receiver conversions in the NFL before and Mellott might be the next in line. He's been a winner and an extremely productive dual-threat quarterback, but he doesn't have the size or arm talent needed to continue at that position in the NFL," wrote NFL Network draft analyst Lance Zierlein.
Tom Brady witnessed a lot of Julian Edelman in scouting Mellott . The Raiders then plugged Mellott at wide receiver .
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But Mellott eventually never landed on the final 53-man roster. He now gets a chance to make himself ready for the Arizona Cardinals . Especially if Hill isn't ready to go.
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