TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 31: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is sacked by Zack Baun #53 of the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
The 2020 third-round pick was a core special-teamer since his first year with the Saints, but he’s yet to log more than 30 tackles in a single season.
During OTAs and the mandatory minicamp, the 27-year-old Baun received most of his reps as a first-team linebacker next to Devin White.
“I have no clue why [defensive coordinator Vic Fangio] went that direction, actually,” Baun said. “I can do a lot of different things. If that’s where Vic sees me and he’s studied my film, he’s watched me. He’s seen me in the league and in college, he’s seen what I can do. And if he thinks that’s a good spot for me, that’s where I’ll be.”
Late in the 2023 season, Baun rushed the quarterback 99 times in the final six games of the season compared to 33 times in the first 11, according to Pro Football Focus.
In his four NFL seasons, Baun has played 62 career games (14 starts). While he’s capable of being a special teams standout, he’ll need to battle with Nakobe Dean for the linebacker spot opposite Devin White.
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