Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Robert Meachem was announced among a list of tryouts for the XFL’s Houston franchise, during their Summer Showcase series. Other notable names on the list include:

DB Bradley Sylve (Alabama)

DB Rickey Jefferson (LSU), recently on the Saints practice squad

DB Will Hill (Florida)

DE Sam Montgomery (LSU)

QB Devante Kincade (Grambling State)

QB Zach Mettenberger (LSU)

RB Kenny Hilliard (LSU)

Meachem, 34, played six seasons for the Saints after being selected in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft; his rookie year was a redshirt, and he had a stint with the San Diego Chargers in 2012. But Meachem’s natural ability to outrun anyone brought him NFL success — he last played for the Saints in 2014 and ranks ninth in team history in touchdown catches (25) and 15th in career receiving yards (2,707) despite clocking in at 24th in total receptions (164). His per-catch impact far outweighed his limited usage.

The XFL has not named any of its teams yet as it prepares for its second go-round in 2020, but the Houston franchise is led by head coach/general manager June Jones. Jones was the former longtime head coach of SMU and most recently served as head coach of the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He is assisted by director of player personnel Randy Mueller, who served as the Saints general manager from 2000 to 2002.

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