Featuring Pete Werner and Demario Davis, the New Orleans Saints linebacker core was projected to be one of the best in the league last season. And although Werner was out with an injury for five weeks, the duo still held their own against some of the league’s best offenses.
However, a third elite linebacker emerged during the preseason and continued to progress throughout the season - Kaden Elliss.
In 2021, Elliss, the former Idaho Vandal, recorded nine solo tackles, one sack and zero forced fumbles. In 2022, he recorded a career-high 43 solo tackles (378% increase) this season along with seven sacks (600% increase) and two forced fumbles.