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#28 Danny Stutsman
Exp 1 yr NFLAge 24Ht / Wt 6'3" · 236 lbCollege Oklahoma
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Updated 2026-07-29LB room context
View full depth chart →Danny Stutsman holds the MLB · Backup spot in New Orleans Saints’s linebacker room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:
Danny Stutsman played 17 games in 2025 with a 18% snap share.
Background & career
Danny Stutsman, a 6'3" 236-pound linebacker from Winter Garden, Florida, was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round (112th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft after earning first-team All-American honors in 2024 at Oklahoma. In his rookie season, Stutsman appeared in all 17 games, recording 40 tackles (17 solo) and 13 special teams stops while rotating on defense and serving as the third linebacker. His defensive usage expanded as the season progressed, positioning him to compete for increased playing time on defense moving forward.
Oklahoma2021 – 2024Saints2025 — present