The New Orleans Saints are counting down to the 2025 NFL season, with just 86 days until their opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Featured as the Saints Player of Day 86 is tight end Michael Jacobson, who represents a unique success story in the league.

At 28 years old and standing at 6-foot-7 and 244 pounds, Jacobson has charted a distinct path to the NFL, having been undrafted in 2020 after playing college football at Iowa State. Initially signed by the Seattle Seahawks, he has now settled into his third season with the Saints and wears the notable No. 86 jersey.