Saints undrafted free agents profile: Maryland OT Alan Herron
Undrafted rookie Alan Herron was given a surprising contract by the Saints in hopes he can earn the important third tackle spot on the offensive line.
Offensive tackle was one position that the New Orleans Saints did not need coming into this offseason. Back-to-back first round picks of Taliese Fuaga (2024) and Kelvin Banks Jr (2025) gave the Saints what looks like a formidable tandem for years to come. However, there were some questions surrounding depth behind the two soon-to-be star linemen.
Veteran swing tackle Asim Richards got significant snaps in six games in 2025, including four starts, because of injuries and produced mixed results. Barry Wesley and Xavier Truss were both added by the Saints last year as waiver pickups but did not see action. Looking to provide competition and fortify depth, New Orleans signed undrafted rookie tackles Alan Herron from the Maryland Terrapins and Alex Wollschlaeger from the Kentucky Wildcats at the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Herron had a pre-draft visit with the Saints and wound up being brought in with a $25K signing bonus and $272,500 in guaranteed money. Here's what New Orleans saw in Herron to offer him such guarantees. Alan Herron bio Position: Offensive Tackle College: Maryland Terrapins Height: 6-feet, 5 inches Weight: 308 pounds 40-yard dash: 5.
09 seconds 10-yard split: 1. 84 seconds 3-cone drill: 8. 2 seconds Vertical jump: 32" Strengths Started at both RT and LT Wide frame with formidable wingspan Good mirroring skills vs.