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5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Undrafted Saints Lineman Easton Kilty Could Power His Way To A Roster Spot
Undrafted Saints Lineman Easton Kilty Could Power His Way To A Roster Spot originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New Orleans Saints had a ton of issues during the 2024-25 NFL season. Chief among them was the offensive line, especially when injuries decimated an already thin and questionable unit. Advertisement New Orleans addressed this after hiring new head coach Kellen Moore. The Saints used their first-round choice on Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. They also signed guard Dillon Radunz, who has started 26 games the last two years. The Saints brought in a few undrafted rookie linemen to add competition. New Orleans has had good fortune with linemen selected in the later rounds or not drafted at all in recent years. Perhaps this undrafted blocker can be the next gem. Easton Kilty, T/G (Kansas State) Kansas State Wildcats offensive lineman Easton Kilty (71) blocks against the Arizona Wildcats. © Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images After starting his collegiate career at North Dakota, Kilty transferred to Kansas State to finish his career last season. Between the two schools, he was a four-year starter that spent his last two years at the left tackle position. Advertisement Kilty is expected to make the switch to guard in the NFL. He has shorter arms and only average lateral quickness that could present problems if lined up on the outside. He's also had issues against speed rushers at tackle and has struggled to react quickly enough to stunts or inside counter moves. If he does move inside, Kilty must play with more consistent leverage to maximize his strength. He'll need to get into his stance quicker at the snap to prevent defenders from getting inside his pads. Kilty has excellent leg drive that allows him to push defenders off the ball in the running game. He's shown good endurance through the whistle to sustain his blocks in pass protection. New Orleans Saints tackle Easton Kilty (73) during rookie minicamp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Kilty has terrific awareness. He recognizes opposing fronts and more complex rush packages quickly. He's especially effective on double-teams, both when to help and effectively switching off to pick up other threats. His hand placement is outstanding, allowing him leverage advantages and rarely picking up penalties. Advertisement Easton Kilty will have his chance to earn a role on the Saints offensive front. New Orleans moved on from veteran linemen Lucas Patrick, Shane Lemieux, Justin Herron, and Oli Udoh this offseason. If Kilty can show the versatility to play both guard and tackle, it could lead the way to a backup spot. Related: Pro Football Focus Snubs Saints In Under-25 Rankings Related: Trevor Penning May Have A New Home On Saints Offensive Line Related: Saints Quarterback Ranking According To Pro Football Focus Related: Most Underrated Saints Player Highlighted By PFF This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
17 hours ago
- Sport
UTSA cruises to 10-2 victory over Kansas State in nightcap of Austin Regional
AUSTIN, Texas -- James Taussig hit a three-run homer and Norris McClure added a solo shot to back a strong start by Zach Royse and No. 2 seed UTSA beat third-seeded Kansas State 10-2 in the nightcap of the Austin Regional on Friday. UTSA (45-13) will play No. 1 seed Texas on Saturday. Kansas State (31-25) will play an elimination game against No. 4 seed Houston Christian to start the day. Andrew Stucky had an RBI single in the first inning and McClure homered in the third for a 2-0 lead off Wildcats starter Jacob Frost (1-5). Taussig homered off Ty Ruhl with two outs in the sixth for a 6-1 lead. Ruhl retired the first batter he faced after replacing Frost before Taussig hit the first pitch he saw out to center field. He finished 2 for 4 and scored twice. Ty Hodge and Lorenzo Morresi had RBI base hits in a four-run seventh. Royse (9-4) allowed one run on three hits and three walks in 5 1/3 innings. Christian Okerholm pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings to close it out. Nick English had a pinch-hit solo homer in the seventh for the Wildcats off reliever Robert Orloski. Frost gave up five runs in 5 1/3 innings on five hits and four walks. Ruhl was tagged for four runs in an inning. Kansas State has played in six NCAA Tournaments — including last season — but never advanced to the College World Series. UTSA is playing in its fourth national tourney and first since 2013 without a CWS appearance.
Fox Sports
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
UTSA cruises to 10-2 victory over Kansas State in nightcap of Austin Regional
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — James Taussig hit a three-run homer and Norris McClure added a solo shot to back a strong start by Zach Royse and No. 2 seed UTSA beat third-seeded Kansas State 10-2 in the nightcap of the Austin Regional on Friday. UTSA (45-13) will play No. 1 seed Texas on Saturday. Kansas State (31-25) will play an elimination game against No. 4 seed Houston Christian to start the day. Andrew Stucky had an RBI single in the first inning and McClure homered in the third for a 2-0 lead off Wildcats starter Jacob Frost (1-5). Taussig homered off Ty Ruhl with two outs in the sixth for a 6-1 lead. Ruhl retired the first batter he faced after replacing Frost before Taussig hit the first pitch he saw out to center field. He finished 2 for 4 and scored twice. Ty Hodge and Lorenzo Morresi had RBI base hits in a four-run seventh. Royse (9-4) allowed one run on three hits and three walks in 5 1/3 innings. Christian Okerholm pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings to close it out. Nick English had a pinch-hit solo homer in the seventh for the Wildcats off reliever Robert Orloski. Frost gave up five runs in 5 1/3 innings on five hits and four walks. Ruhl was tagged for four runs in an inning. Kansas State has played in six NCAA Tournaments — including last season — but never advanced to the College World Series. UTSA is playing in its fourth national tourney and first since 2013 without a CWS appearance. ___ AP college sports: recommended in this topic
Winnipeg Free Press
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
UTSA cruises to 10-2 victory over Kansas State in nightcap of Austin Regional
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — James Taussig hit a three-run homer and Norris McClure added a solo shot to back a strong start by Zach Royse and No. 2 seed UTSA beat third-seeded Kansas State 10-2 in the nightcap of the Austin Regional on Friday. UTSA (45-13) will play No. 1 seed Texas on Saturday. Kansas State (31-25) will play an elimination game against No. 4 seed Houston Christian to start the day. Andrew Stucky had an RBI single in the first inning and McClure homered in the third for a 2-0 lead off Wildcats starter Jacob Frost (1-5). Taussig homered off Ty Ruhl with two outs in the sixth for a 6-1 lead. Ruhl retired the first batter he faced after replacing Frost before Taussig hit the first pitch he saw out to center field. He finished 2 for 4 and scored twice. Ty Hodge and Lorenzo Morresi had RBI base hits in a four-run seventh. Royse (9-4) allowed one run on three hits and three walks in 5 1/3 innings. Christian Okerholm pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings to close it out. Nick English had a pinch-hit solo homer in the seventh for the Wildcats off reliever Robert Orloski. Frost gave up five runs in 5 1/3 innings on five hits and four walks. Ruhl was tagged for four runs in an inning. Kansas State has played in six NCAA Tournaments — including last season — but never advanced to the College World Series. UTSA is playing in its fourth national tourney and first since 2013 without a CWS appearance. ___ AP college sports:
Washington Post
18 hours ago
- General
- Washington Post
UTSA cruises to 10-2 victory over Kansas State in nightcap of Austin Regional
AUSTIN, Texas — James Taussig hit a three-run homer and Norris McClure added a solo shot to back a strong start by Zach Royse and No. 2 seed UTSA beat third-seeded Kansas State 10-2 in the nightcap of the Austin Regional on Friday. UTSA (45-13) will play No. 1 seed Texas on Saturday. Kansas State (31-25) will play an elimination game against No. 4 seed Houston Christian to start the day.
