South Alabama WR Kawaan Baker discusses being selected by Saints in seventh round

Posted: May 1, 2021 / 07:34 PM EDT

Updated: May 1, 2021 / 07:51 PM EDT

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NEW ORLEANS – The Saints used their final pick in the 2021 NFL Draft on South Alabama WR Kawaan Baker at No. 255 overall in the 7th round.

With the 255th pick in the #NFLDraft, the #Saints select WR Kawaan Baker from South Alabama! #SaintsDraft | @CoxComm pic.twitter.com/JnN1JEYcf9
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) May 1, 2021

“The moment is special man, just a blessing,” said Baker. “Been waiting on it my whole life so dreams coming true no matter where I’m from and where I go. I’m going to work hard and make the best of it.”

Baker caught 8 touchdowns for the Jaguars last season.

To hear more from the newest Saints receiver, click on the video above.