This is a cool opportunity for a couple of the New Orleans Saints’ first-year players. The NFL Players Associated invited Kendre Miller and Jake Haener to its exclusive Rookie Premiere event in Los Angeles, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, where they’ll be highlighted for future business and marketing ventures.
The NFLPA describes the event as, “This is one of the most valuable opportunities available to NFLPA partners because it’s the first time to connect directly with professional football’s most promising and marketable young players–all in one place—and build content and relationships that extend into the season and beyond.”
Miller, the former TCU running back selected at No. 71 overall, is in a great position to make a name for himself as a pro with Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams joining him on the Saints depth chart. New Orleans traded up to the No. 127 picks for Haener, a quarterback out of Fresno State, envisioning him as a long-term backup for Derek Carr given Jameis Winston’s contract status.
Both young players could be in the spotlight for the Saints in the not-so-distant future so it’s a good idea for them to get out in front of any opportunities ahead of them. The NFLPA Rookie Premiere will be held May 18-21.
