The Saints have added Brock Rechsteiner to their roster, signing the wide receiver on Monday. The news was reported by Nick Underhill.
Rechsteiner’s Athletic Profile
Rechsteiner is the son of WWE legend Scott Steiner and the cousin of current WWE powerhouse Bron Breakker. However, the signing is not just about wrestling bloodlines. Rechsteiner impressed during rookie minicamp.
He is a 6-foot-2, 225-pound athlete. Rechsteiner displays a suddenness that belies his frame.
During his time at Jacksonville State, Rechsteiner finished with roughly 50 catches. He flashed an elite yards-per-catch average and a knack for the end zone. He played in a system that didn’t always feature the passing game.
What the Saints Saw in Minicamp
The Saints saw a player who understands how to use his size. Rechsteiner has remarkable leaping ability and solid hands. This was noted by Underhill and other local scouts during minicamp practices.
The Saints are looking for versatility and physicality under Kellen Moore’s new offensive scheme. They need receivers who can block on the perimeter and win contested catches. They also need a reliable target for Tyler Shough when the play breaks down.
Rechsteiner offers a different physical profile in a wide receiver room that has undergone a massive facelift this offseason. Jordyn Tyson and Barion Brown have also been drafted.
Rechsteiner’s Opportunity with New Orleans
Rechsteiner fits the mold of a high-ceiling developmental prospect. He can contribute immediately on special teams while he refines his route tree.
There’s an old-school toughness to his game that resonates with the Saints’ coaching staff. While his cousin is busy spearing people on Monday Night Raw, Brock is looking to bring that same Genetic Freak intensity to the gridiron.
The Saints currently have a crowded room with 13 receivers vying for maybe five or six spots. By signing him immediately after a tryout, the front office sent a clear message that his performance was undeniable.
The Challenge Ahead
Rechsteiner is not a lock for the 53-man roster. He’s built like a linebacker.
- Rechsteiner is 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds.
- He had roughly 50 catches at Jacksonville State.
- He has remarkable leaping ability and solid hands.
In a league where athleticism is the ultimate currency, gambling on a player with Rechsteiner’s traits and professional pedigree is a low-risk, high-reward move. Now, the question is whether he can turn that minicamp momentum into a permanent home in the Caesars Superdome.