The New Orleans Saints drafted Damascus alumnus Bryan Bresee with the 29th pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Bresee graduated from Damascus High School in 2019 and went on to Clemson University where he was a second-team All-ACC selection.
Per the New Orleans Saints, “Bresee, a 6-foot-5, 305-pounder from Damascus, Md., was a former No. 1 recruit in the country who burst onto the scene as a Freshman All-American in 2020. Bresee became the second ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year in Clemson history. He has tallied 64 tackles (15.0 for loss), 9.0 sacks, and four pass breakups in 915 snaps from scrimmage over 26 games in his college career.”
The Saints recently traded for quarterback Derek Carr and currently feature Chris Olave, Marquez Calloway, and Tre’Quan Smith on the offensive side of the ball. Bresee is expected to be a day one starter, along with Tyrann Mathieu, Cameron Jordan, and Marshon Lattimore on the defensive side of the ball for the Saints. Featured photo courtesy of the New Orleans Saints.