Saints host Illinois G Josh Gesky for private workout

LAWRENCE, KS - SEPTEMBER 08: Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Josh Gesky (73) in the fourth quarter of a college football game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Kansas Jayhawks on Sep 8, 2023 at David Booth memorial Stadium in Lawrence, KS. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

TheNew Orleans Saintsreportedly held a private workout for Illinois guard Josh Gesky last week, as the team could be looking to add to the interior of the offensive line in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Gesky allowed just one sack and 12 pressures across 456 pass-blocking snaps last season, while committing only one penalty on 849 total offensive snaps. He earned All-Big Ten honorable mention honors in three of his four seasons and turned heads with a strong showing at Illinois' Pro Day.

He posted a 4.94-second 40-yard dash, a 7.82-second three-cone and a 4.72-second short shuttle, along with a 9-foot-1 broad jump, a 33-inch vertical and 30 bench press reps at the combine standard 225 pounds.

The Manteno, IL native's strong performance has drawn league-wide interest, as he's already met with the Denver Broncos (with another visit scheduled), Detroit Lions, Houston Texans and New Orleans.