Saints come marching in for former Marble Falls lineman

[Harry]

MARBLE FALLS — As the Arizona Cardinals closed out the 2015 NFL Draft by choosing Louisville’s Gerald Christian as “Mr. Irrelevant” with the final pick May 2, former Marble Falls High School offensive lineman Cyril Lemon’s heart sank.

But then Lemon, who was a four-year starter at right guard for the University of North Texas, was flooded with calls from front offices around the league asking him if he’d like to sign a free agent contract and head to their camp. Among the callers were the Dallas Cowboys, the Chicago Bears, the Atlanta Falcons, the Miami Dolphins, the Kansas City Chiefs and the New Orleans Saints.

In the end, Lemon chose New Orleans, the city he left as an eighth-grader to escape Hurricane Katrina, though returning to Louisiana wasn’t really a factor in his decisions, he said.

“I felt like I had a better chance of making the team,” he said. “I like the style of offense they run. It’s my best option to make the team.”

He said he also considered the Cowboys.

The Saints’ offensive line coach is Bret Ingalls. Lemon said he looks forward to asking questions and learning the ways of being a professional athlete.

“I think I’ll enjoy any NFL coach,” he said. “I’m there to learn, to grow.”

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[KRAM1]

All the best Cryil...give me a reason to enjoy watching the Saints. Well, me and lots if other Mean Green fans that is....

[North Texas Shep]

I was amazed he was not drafted, but I am happy to hear he found a place to call home. He deserves this opportunity. I have no doubt he will make the team.

[Harry]

I think his showing at BFL day hurt his chances honestly. He had a solid career and I wish the best for him.