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05/03/20 - QB Tommy Stevens, rSr/2020, Mississippi State

Without a selection to make during the final day of this year's NFL draft, the New Orleans Saints and coach Sean Payton began turning their attention to the incoming undrafted free agent pool they would have to move on the moment the draft ended. When one of their desired players had a deal lined up elsewhere, the team sprung into action, Payton told reporters Thursday. The Saints began a dialogue with Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens and his agent, Buddy Baker. They quickly discovered Stevens had a deal lined up with the Carolina Panthers. Letting Stevens go to a NFC South division rival wasn't going to sit well with Payton, although the quarterback's motivations made sense. He had worked with Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady, then a graduate assistant, at Penn State, where Stevens had started his collegiate career. "It became my project," Payton said, per ESPN. "There's no way I was going to lose this kid."

Payton informed Baker the Saints would match Carolina's offer, then dangled $144,000 guaranteed. Stevens didn't budge. He wanted to honor the verbal commitment he had made to the Panthers. So Payton pulled off a maneuver that took the situation out of Stevens' hands. The Saints dealt a sixth-round selection in next year's draft for the 240th overall pick. Payton said he texted Brady, his former assistant and former LSU passing game coordinator, "Not so fast." At No. 240, the Saints chose Stevens. He then texted Stevens. - The Clarion Ledger

rSr/2020