New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced that the club has been awarded tackle Xavier Truss off waivers from the Denver Broncos. Here are five things to know about the Saints roster addition:
- Truss joins the Saints after spending the offseason with the Denver Broncos. Signed as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Georgia, Truss primarily played right tackle during Denver's preseason contests.
- The 6'7", 320-pound tackle played six seasons for the Georgia Bulldogs, appearing in 67 games with starts across the offensive line. This included one start at left tackle, 18 starts at left guard, one start at right guard and 22 starts at right tackle.
- Truss helped the Bulldogs to consecutive National Championships in 2021 and 2022. In 2021, Truss saw action as a reserve lineman, appearing in all 15 games. In 2022, he once again appeared in all 15 games and tallied 14 starts at left guard.
- The native of West Warwick, Rhode Island attended Bishop Hendricken High School where he guided the Hawks to back-to-back Rhode Island State Super Bowl appearances and earned the state title in 2018. He also played on the defensive line during his junior year with 45 tackles and two sacks.
- Truss also participated in the shot put and discus, helping the high school team to three state championships in indoor track and field. His personal best in shot put was 51' 3" and discus was 124' 6".
New Orleans Saints announced the club was awarded tackle Xavier Truss off waivers. Check out Truss in action with the Georgia Bulldogs, at the NFL Combine, and with the Denver Broncos during his NFL career.
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Xavier Truss (71) blocks during an NFL football preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Denver, Colo.
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Xavier Truss (71) blocks a defender in an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Denver.
Denver Broncos offensive lineman Xavier Truss (71) stands for the national anthem during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 in Santa Clara.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (OL44) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) blocks against Florida defensive end Justus Boone (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) sets up to block against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) blocks against Florida edge Kamran James (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) celebrates a touchdown against TCU during the first half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) sets up for a play against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) blocks during the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game against TCU, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.
Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) drops to block against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
