New Players for the Saints and Jaguars

May 11, 2026, 15:53
USSports

Introduction

The New Orleans Saints and Jacksonville Jaguars got new players from college in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Main Body

The Saints chose Jeremiah Wright. He is a big man from Auburn University. He wants to play as a guard. If he plays well, the team can sell another player. This will save the team a lot of money. The Jaguars chose CJ Williams. He is a wide receiver from Stanford University. He is very strong. He is good at blocking other players. Williams played well in 2025. Some experts say he is not very fast. But the team manager likes him because he is strong. He will help the team on special plays.

Conclusion

Both teams have new, strong players. The Saints might change their players to save money. The Jaguars have a strong new receiver.

Learning

🧩 The 'Describing' Pattern

In this story, we see a simple way to describe people. We use He is + [word].

Look at these examples:

  • He is →\rightarrow big
  • He is →\rightarrow strong
  • He is →\rightarrow good
  • He is →\rightarrow fast

💡 Pro Tip for A2: To change the meaning, just add "not" after "is".

  • He is fast →\rightarrow (Yes! 🏃‍♂ī¸)
  • He is not fast →\rightarrow (No! đŸĸ)

Quick Word Bank from the Text:

  • Strong = Power in muscles.
  • Fast = High speed.
  • Big = Large size.

Vocabulary Learning

New
Not old; recently made or discovered.
Example:I bought a new book yesterday.
Players
People who play a sport.
Example:The players practiced hard for the match.
College
An educational institution after high school.
Example:She will study at college next year.
Draft
A list from which teams select new players.
Example:The draft will happen next month.
Chose
Selected or picked.
Example:He chose the red shirt.
Big
Large in size.
Example:The elephant is a big animal.
Man
An adult male human.
Example:The man walked into the room.
University
A college that offers advanced degrees.
Example:He studied at the university for four years.
Guard
A defensive position in football.
Example:The guard protected the quarterback.
Plays
Performs in a game or performance.
Example:She plays the piano every day.
Team
A group working together for a common goal.
Example:Our team won the competition.
Money
Currency used to buy goods and services.
Example:She saved money for a trip.
Wide
Extending far across.
Example:The road is wide and straight.
Receiver
A player who catches passes.
Example:The receiver ran a long route.
Strong
Having great physical power.
Example:He is a strong runner.
Blocking
Preventing an opponent from moving.
Example:The defender was blocking the ball.
Fast
Moving quickly.
Example:The cheetah is fast.
Manager
Person who runs or directs a team.
Example:The manager gave us instructions.
Special
Different from ordinary; unique.
Example:She has a special talent for singing.
Change
To make different or alter.
Example:We need to change the plan.