The New Orleans Saints drafted wide receiver Barion Brown from LSU with the 190th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Brown, a 5-foot-11, 177-pound senior from Nashville, Tn., was a perennial All-SEC return specialist across four seasons with Kentucky and LSU, appearing in 50 games with 36 starts. A former 5-star recruit and the nation's No. 2 wide receiver prospect out of Pearl-Cohn High School, Brown totaled 175 receptions for 2,060 yards and 12 touchdowns in his career. He also posted 65 kick returns for 1,910 yards and six touchdowns, which is an SEC career record and the most in FBS since 2022.
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2026 NFL Combine results on Barion Brown
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 177 | Hand Size: 9 | 40-Yard Dash: 4.30 | 10-Yard Split: 1.62 | Vertical Jump: 32 | Broad Jump: 9' 10" | Bench Press: DNP
NFL.com overview on Barion Brown: Field-stretching flanker who is light on route and catch fundamentals but heavy on kick-return talent. Teams will need to factor in Brown's ability to operate as a functional backup against his potential contributions on kickoffs, with league rules enhancing value in that area. A linear route tree might be needed to take advantage of his potential to get open deep or run free after the catch. His speed and return value make him worthy of selection on Day 3.
View photos of Barion Brown after being drafted No. 190 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft. See images of the wide receiver from his college career with Kentucky and LSU as well as his pre-draft process.
LSU wide receiver Barion Brown (6) runs during an NCAA football game against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Baton Rouge, La.
American Team wide receiver Barion Brown (6), of LSU, runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, in Mobile, Ala.
LSU wide receiver Barion Brown (6) reacts after after carrying for a first down in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Baton Rouge, La.
LSU wide receiver Barion Brown (6) carries on a pass reception against Florida in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Baton Rouge, La.
LSU wide receiver Barion Brown (6) gains yardage on a kickoff return against Houston during the first half of the Kinder's Texas Bowl NCAA football game, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Houston.
LSU wide receiver Barion Brown (6) runs the ball on a kickoff return against Houston defensive back Marc Stampley II (22) which resulted in a touchdown during the first half of the Kinder's Texas Bowl NCAA football game, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Houston.
LSU wide receiver Barion Brown (6) carries against Texas A&M cornerback Dezz Ricks (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 in Baton Rouge, La.
LSU wide receiver Barion Brown (6) runs after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
LSU wide receiver Barion Brown (6) tries to get away from Southeastern Louisiana defensive back Richard McKneely (36) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
LSU wide receiver Barion Brown (11) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown (7) steps out of bounds after a 14-yard reception for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Columbia, S.C.
LSU wide receiver Barion Brown (11) runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown (7) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Oct. 19 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. Florida defeated Kentucky 48-20.
LSU wide receiver Barion Brown (6) goes through workouts with LSU offensive lineman Josh Thompson (56) during their NFL football pro day, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La.
Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown makes a reception to score a touchdown against Florida on a 45-yard pass play during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla.
