New Orleans Saints safety Eric Burrell joined the Locked On Saints podcast to discuss his transition to the NFL, choosing to sign with the Saints, as well as his academic achievements while at the University of Wisconsin. Below are a could moments of our conversation which can be heard in its entirety on the podcast with part two of the conversation releasing on Friday.
Ross Jackson: What was it about the Saints that brought you to New Orleans?
Eric Burrell: Honestly, just talking with my agents and a couple of guys that I’ve known there.