New Orleans Saints Held Private Workout For Illinois OL Josh Gesky
The Saints eye offensive lineman Josh Gesky, a dominant force with just one sack allowed last season. Is he the next hidden gem?
The New Orleans Saints have long been masters of finding "the guy before he becomes The Guy . " Whether it’s scouring small schools or identifying late-round gems, Mickey Loomis and his scouting department have a type: high-IQ, physically imposing, and versatile. Last week’s private workout for Illinois offensive lineman Josh Gesky—as first reported by Arye Pulli—suggests the Saints are once again looking to strike gold in the trenches.
While the Texans and Colts are also sniffing around, there is a distinct "Saints feel" to Gesky’s profile that should have fans in New Orleans paying close attention. "Source: The #Saints held a private workout for Illinois OL Josh Gesky last week. Gesky also had workouts with the #Texans and #Colts , I'm told.
Allowed just one sack in 456 pass block snaps last season, and was named All-Big Ten honorable mention. " Source: The #Saints held a private workout for Illinois OL Josh Gesky last week. Gesky also had workouts with the #Texans and #Colts , I'm told.
Allowed just one sack in 456 pass block snaps last season, and was named All-Big Ten honorable mention. https://t. co/ESJs7BsEse — Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) March 30, 2026 The "Wall of Manteno" At 6-foot-5 and 335 pounds, Gesky isn’t just a body, he’s a roadblock.