The Carolina Panthers wanted to sign Tommy Stevens as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft. However, the New Orleans Saints had a different plan for former Mississippi State quarterback.
Stevens, who was drafted in the seventh round of the draft, was originally meant to go undrafted, as at least two teams looked into signing him following the event’s conclusion.
The Taysom Hill-like athlete is expected to fill into Hill’s role throughout his career in the Big Easy. Having watched Hill thrive last season, Payton seemingly wanted Stevens to slot in as the future of the do-it-all role.