Alontae Taylor made a quick and positive impression on New Orleans Saints fans in 2022 despite having been one of the team’s more unexpected picks during the annual NFL draft. The former Tennessee Volunteer was a bright spot when fans really needed it during their uneven “win one, lose two” sequence from Weeks 5 to 15 and now he’s got quite a crowd of supporters calling for him to start over other established players in 2023.
So how did we get here? And what does Taylor need to improve upon so he can elbow his way into the starting lineup next season? Let’s review his rookie campaign and explore exactly what has fans so amped up: