5 most intriguing New Orleans Saints undrafted free agents

The 5 most intriguing New Orleans Saints undrafted free agents

Dec 31, 2014; Atlanta , GA, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Kolby Listenbee (7) catches a touchdown pass as he is defended by Mississippi Rebels defensive back Trae Elston (7) and LaKedrick King (28) during the third quarter in the 2014 Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 14, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker Jeff Schoettmer (10) tackles Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Walton (1) during the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Pike-USA TODAY Sports /

Jeff Schoettmer, LB, North Carolina

The weak side linebacker competition is wide open for the New Orleans Saints. After Dannell Ellerbe, you can’t definitively say that there’s one single linebacker that pencils himself him as the backup. That bodes well for Jeff Schoettmer, who knows all about what it’s like to work hard for what you want most.

After playing three sports (baseball, football, basketball) in every year at Jesuit College Prep in Dallas, Schoettmer made his mark as an all-state defensive back. He spent two of his last years at safety, and was a standout on his team. His hard work ethic landed him a scholarship as a walk-on at UNC.

Although he’s listed as a middle linebacker, he clearly demonstrates an ability in coverage, which is something the Saints desperately need.

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