Zaire Mitchell-Paden

NFL CAREER – This versatile blocker was acquired by New Orleans at midseason off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens and will compete for a roster spot after appearing in eight games for both clubs in 2025, finishing with two catches for 17 yards.

NFL CAREER – This versatile blocker was acquired by New Orleans at midseason off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens and will compete for a roster spot after appearing in eight games for both clubs in 2025, finishing with two catches for 17 yards.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Placed on Injured Reserve (knee) by the New Orleans Saints, 1/3/26; Awarded to the Saints off of waivers from the Baltimore Ravens, 10/24/25; Waived by the Ravens, 10/23/25; Signed to the Ravens active roster from practice squad, 9/27/25; Elevated to active roster from practice squad (standard) by the Ravens, 9/22/25; Elevated to active roster from practice squad (standard) by the Ravens, 9/13/25; Elevated to active roster from practice squad (standard) by the Ravens, 9/6/25; Signed to the Ravens practice squad, 8/27/25; Waived by the Ravens, 8/26/25; Signed to a reserved/future contract by the Ravens, 1/21/25; Re-signed by the Ravens to the practice squad, 10/18/24; Released from Baltimore practice squad, 10/17/24; Signed by the Ravens to the practice squad, 9/16/24; Waived by the Cleveland Browns, 8/27/24; Signed to a reserve/future contract by the Browns, 1/15/24…Elevated to active roster from practice squad (standard) by the Browns, 10/1/23; Signed to the Browns' practice squad, 8/30/23; Waived by the Browns, 8/29/23; Signed to a reserve/future contract by the Browns, 1/9/23; Signed by the Browns to the practice squad, 8/31/22; Waived by the Browns, 8/30/22; Signed as an undrafted free agent with the Browns, 5/13/22.

2025 – Played in six games with one start for Ravens, seeing action at FB and TE, where he had a three yard reception. Also appeared in two games with New Orleans, where he had a 14-yard reception at Carolina, Nov. 9. 2024 – After going to training camp with the Browns, spent most of season on the Baltimore Ravens practice squad. 2023 – Spent season on Browns practice squad. 2022 – Spent season on Browns practice squad.

COLLEGE – Played in 53 games (44 starts) over a five-year career at Notre Dame College (2017-20) and FAU (2021), where he finished with 1,295 receiving yards and 11 TDs on 98 receptions (13.2 avg.), also recording a blocked punt…Transferred to FAU ahead of his final season in 2021, playing in 12 games and finishing with 90 yards and one TD on nine catches (10.0 avg.), while also adding one rushing attempt that went for a one-yard TD…Started in four games in pandemic-shortened 2020 season, finishing with 181 yards on 13 catches (13.9 avg.)…Started in 13 games in 2019 with 573 yards and six TDs on 42 receptions (13.6 avg.). Named first-team All-MEC and to MEC Commissioner's Honor Roll. Matched a season-high 99 yards, adding two TDs on five receptions in playoff game at Slippery Rock (12/7). Caught four TDs in three games to begin season (two TDs at Urbana – 9/28; One TD vs. Fairmont St. – 9/21; One TD at West Liberty – 9/10)…Started in all 14 games in 2018, racking up 435 yards and four TDs on 32 receptions (13.6 avg.). Earned third-team All- Region and second-team All-MEC honors. Caught TDs in consecutive games vs. Hillsdale and Seton Hill…Played in ten games (two starts) in 2017, finishing with two catches for 16 yards, while also adding two special teams tackles…Graduated from NDC with a bachelor's degree in business management

PERSONAL – Prepped at Richard Montgomery (Rockville, Md.) HS, where he recorded seven TDs and 431 yards on 24 catches as senior…Helped Rockets to  10-2 finish en route to being named first-team All-County 4A TE…Lettered in basketball and was also part of track team…Attended Ravens 2024 Holiday Helpers event to shop for gifts with youth in need…Name is pronounced Zigh-AIR Mitchell-PAY-den…Born in Newark, N.J.