Hayden’s 2024 Mock Draft 2.0
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Saints get plenty of weapons this time around Round 1, Expand
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Saints get plenty of weapons this time around Round 1, Pick 14: Brock Bowers - TE / Georgia
Bowers was one of the most dominant forces in college football the last three seasons. Bowers is a three-time All-American and the only two-time winner of the John Mackey Award for college football’s best TE. He would be an instant starter and an instant contributor and the best TE the New Orleans Saints have had since Jimmy Graham. Despite need on the offensive line, if you have a chance to get a player with upside as great as Bowers at pick 14 at another position of need you would be a fool to pass up on it.
Round 2, Pick 45: Zach Frazier - OL / West Virginia
Frazier is a three-year starter at center for the Mountaineers who has only allowed one sack over the last two seasons. He has the ability to kick over to Guard where he will likely be needed to fill the revolving door the Saints have had at that spot. He was easily the best offensive Collapse
Possible players the Saints could trade on draft night
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Let’s look at some hypothetical trades that could be made. Not having a third or fourth round pick increases the odds of the New Orleans Saints trading up in this year’s NFL Draft. The Saints do not like to sit and wait till a player drops to them, and this year should not be any different. They could use their copious amounts of day three picks to trade up, but there is another way to acquire earlier picks. On draft night, we have seen some trades over the years that include players for picks, but not too many. I wanted to see what players could be traded away from the Saints and what they would get in return.
James Hurst
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Although this might not be the most exciting trade, there is a high potential for it to happen. James Hurst has been a pure backup offensive lineman for the Saints and never made the important impact that fans hoped for. Hurst was supposed to be a backup who could play Collapse
NFL Draft History: Pick 175 | Year-By-Year Breakdown
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New Orleans Saints draft history: Review of 2022 selections
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New Orleans ranked 3rd easiest 2024 schedule according to Pro Football Network
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Recent ranking reveal that the Saints are set to tackle the 3rd easiest schedule of the 2024 season. In the intricate chess game that is the NFL schedule, the New Orleans Saints have found themselves in a promising position for the 2024 season. Recent rankings reveal that the Saints are set to tackle the third easiest schedule among all NFL teams this year, offering them a potentially advantageous path to success.
According to the Pro Football Network rankings that came out earlier this week, the Saints have the 3rd easiest schedule behind only the Atlanta Falcons and the Los Angeles Chargers. The strength of schedule is a metric often scrutinized by analysts and fans, serving as a barometer of the challenges awaiting each team throughout the season. While every opponent in the NFL poses a formidable threat, the Saints’ ranking as the third easiest schedule suggests a series of matchups that, on paper at least, could play to their advantage.
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New Orleans Saints draft history: Review of 2021 selections
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Hubbard’s Mock Draft 3.0
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Saints address their biggest Expand
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Saints address their biggest need in round one. The NFL Draft is just over a week away now, and a lot of prospect visits are wrapping up, so we have a bit of an idea about what positions each team is eyeing as we get closer to draft day.
The New Orleans Saints main visitors have been offensive and defensive linemen along with some pass catchers, so that should tell us where their mind’s at going into this thing, but truly, you never know what’s going to happen.
Despite that, I’m going to take a stab at trying to figure out what the Saints will do in this year’s NFL Draft.
01.14 - Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State
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In my last two mock drafts, I got a little cute with the Saints first round pick, but this time, I’m being sensible and drafting the best OT left on the board, Olu Fashanu.
Fashanu was a two-year starter for the Nittany Lions, and according to PFF, he Collapse
Where Are They Now: 1994 New Orleans Saints draft pick Doug Nussmeier
3 DAYS AGO - Former Saints quarterback now an assistant with Philadelphia Eagles
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Saints Podcast Round-Up, April 19th
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Here’s where to get all your Saints podcasts in one Expand
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Here’s where to get all your Saints podcasts in one place. Are you a fan of the New Orleans Saints and looking for all your Saints podcasts in one place? Canal Street Chronicles has you set with some of the best local podcasts like Off the Edge, Second and Saints, Inside Black & Gold and more.
Off The Edge
Cameron Jordan
NOF Podcast
Featuring Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett
Second and Saints
Featuring John Hendrix and Ross Jackson
Inside Black & Gold
Featuring Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller
Locked On Saints
Featuring Ross Jackson
Saints Happy Hour
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Fleur-de-Links, April 19: Saints have one of the easiest schedules
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Here are your daily New Orleans Saints links. Saints have third easiest schedule-Canal St Chronicles
Pro Football Network released rankings of the easiest schedules in the NFL. The New Orleans Saints were near the top of the list again for the 2024 season.
LSU’s Smith met with Saints-Saints Wire
The Tigers’ defensive lineman dealt with injuries through a large portion of his college career but has the potential for a lot of success at the next level.
When should the Saints draft defensive line?-Saints News Network
Everyone has been focused on the offensive line with New Orleans, but what about their defensive front? When should they look to address that need?
⚜️What do the #Saints do with their first round pick? Do they trade back in the first round? @yamesmeche asked these questions and many more to the host of Locked On Saints @RossJacksonNOLA on the latest edition of Cleats & Sneaks⚜️https://t.co/gL2gPKcmig— ESPN-Southwest Louisiana Collapse
LSU DT Maason Smith visits with the Saints
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The defensive tackle visited New Orleans this week. Per Justin Melo of The Draft Network, former LSU defensive tackle Maason Smith has visited with over 12 teams and one of those teams is the New Orleans Saints.
.@LSUfootball DT Maason Smith is in high demand. After dominant Combine/Pro Day showings, Smith had 12+ visits!#Saints, #Bengals, #Steelers, #Jets, #Giants, #Vikings, #Packers, #Bills, #Panthers, #Cardinals etc.@TheRealMaasonn on @TheDraftNetwork:https://t.co/voRqiEZeYQ— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 18, 2024
Born in Houma, Louisiana, Maason Smith - called Tooka by his close friends and family - is an exciting defensive line prospect, and one that the Saints could select during the draft week.
Could he fit the system here in New Orleans? I say yes. He has an amount of explosiveness and athleticism that would benefit any defense. This past season would be his first full season of football in two years, after Collapse
Saints Morning Break for Thursday, April 18
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Fleur-de-Links, April 18: Saints donate to local high school
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Here are your daily New Orleans Saints links. Saints make a donation to local high school-Canal St Chronicles
In an act of generosity, the New Orleans Saints went to South Lafourche High School and donated money as well as practice jerseys for the team.
25 years later-New Orleans Saints
A quarter century removed from the Saints trading their entire draft for Texas RB Rickey Williams, we take a look back at the ““Gold Rush”.
Gayle Benson gives jerseys to the pope-Fox 8
While on a trip to Italy, the owner of the Saints met with the leader of the Catholic Church and presented him a custom Saints jersey.
https://t.co/XwlDmoI8dUIf they've learned from mistakes made with Kaden Elliss and Zack Baun, then this edge rusher with family ties to the franchise could inject life into #Saints pass rush #NFLDraft2024— Bob Rose (@bobbyr2613) April 16, 2024
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Where Are They Now? 1999 New Orleans Saints draft pick Ricky Williams
2 DAYS AGO - Williams: 'I wake up every morning feeling excited about what I’m doing
Saints nab an offensive tackle in Peter Schrager’s first mock draft of the year
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An interesting decision at a glaring need. NFL Expand
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An interesting decision at a glaring need. NFL Network’s very own Peter Schrager just recently put out his first mock draft of the year, which includes many intriguing selections.
Schrager has the New York Giants moving up to take Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy at no. 4, the Indianapolis Colts moving up to no. 9 to select LSU receiver Malik Nabers and even the Minnesota Vikings staying put at no. 23 and taking Oregon quarterback Bo Nix in Round 1. How fascinating would these moves be? Very.
But because we cover the New Orleans Saints of course, let’s dive into Schrager's selection for the team and hear what he has to say about the pick:
Pick 14: OT Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State
Fuaga is a tackle, but could play anywhere on the offensive line if needed. This one might be met with shrugs in New Orleans, but I can see this as a franchise-cornerstone selection by the Saints’ brass. The Oregon State product has a mean streak and a motor that Collapse
Fleur-de-Links, April 17: How have the Saints fared with former first rounders?
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Here are your daily New Orleans Saints links. How have the Saints drafted in the first round?-Canal St Chronicles
Throughout the history of the franchise, there have been some strong first round draft picks (Reggie Bush, Marshon Lattimore, Chris Olave, Cam Jordan, etc). But there have also been misses for the New Orleans Saints.
Saints eyeing Johnny Newton-CSC
Members of the Saints’ front office were spotted at the Illinois Pro Day, potentially taking a look at DT Johnny Newton.
SB Nation Mock: Saints get Fautanu-CSC
In a draft cycle where New Orleans has consistently been linked with offensive linemen, this mock has the Black and Gold landing a good one.
8 days ‘til 2024 @NFL Draft at Detroit, MI. And # of QB Archie Manning, 23,911 passing yards, 125 TD passes, 2-time Pro Bowler in 13 seasons w/ #Saints, Oilers & #Vikings pic.twitter.com/j9pfsypdYo— Russell S. Baxter (@BaxFootballGuru) April 17, 2024
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NFL Draft History: Pick 199 | Year-by-year breakdown
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Miguez’s Mock Draft 2.0: The Saints Drafted WHO?!
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So... hear me out... The NFL Draft is just one week Expand
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So... hear me out... The NFL Draft is just one week away and we’re getting closer and closer to talking about who the New Orleans Saints will actually draft instead of speculation.
However, until that time, the speculation will continue. So here comes another mock draft, but this one has some surprises in it.
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1.14: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
I don’t even know how this happened.
This will almost NEVER happen, but Jayden Daniels wearing the Black and Gold would be a ton of fun. Pairing him with an elusive back like AK and pass catchers like Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, AT Perry, and more would elevate him to a new level very early in his career.
I know people are worried about his pressure-to-sack ratio, which is very high, but I feel like Daniels will adjust his game in the NFL to where it doesn't become as much of a factor.
2.45: Kiran Amegadjie, T, Yale
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Where Are They Now? 2004 New Orleans Saints draft pick Devery Henderson
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1 DAY AGO - The Saints moved down two spots in a draft day trade to take Devery Henderson and upgrade the wide receiver position, and Henderson made it pay off. Collapse
CSC Poll Results: Who are some of the greatest late round picks in Saints history?
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With seven picks in the 5th round or later the Saints will hope to replicate past success In this week's poll question we asked, other than the obvious answer of wide receiver Marques Colston, who is the greatest player the New Orleans Saints have drafted in the 5th round or later. Colston of course would be the runaway favorite, as the fourth-to-last pick in the 2006 draft would go on to become the greatest receiver in Saints history. So, to make things interesting we asked who else could be considered the greatest late round pick in team history.
⚜️WEEKLY POLL QUESTION⚜️The #Saints have 7 picks in the 5th round or later this year. Other than Marques Colston, who is the greatest Saints draft pick in the 5th round or later?— Canal St. Chronicles (@SaintsCSC) April 16, 2024
After 155 votes, punter Thomas Morstead won with 49.7% of the vote. Morstead was a Saint for 12 years and was consistently one of the best punters in the NFL Collapse
NFL Draft Profile: Malachi Corley
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Corley is a second round prospect who’s been getting a lot of hype recently. Heading into the 2024 NFL Draft next week, the New Orleans Saints have a few needs. Obviously, the biggest need is offensive tackle, which the team will likely (hopefully) address in the first round.
Once they get to the second round, there are a few different routes they could go: defensive line or pass catcher. We’ve already highlighted some second-round receivers such as Keon Coleman, so I thought today we’d take a look at another receiver who’s gaining a lot of traction recently: Malachi Corley.
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Malachi Corley is a 5-foot-11, 215-pound receiver from Western Kentucky who has really made a name for himself in the draft process.
At Western Kentucky, Corley received a heavy workload in college, totaling 180 catches for 2,279 (12.66 average) and 22 touchdowns in his Collapse
NFL Draft History: Pick 190 | Year-By-Year Breakdown
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Saints make donation to South Lafourche High School
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The team donated practice jerseys and a check for $5000 to the school’s football team. On Monday, April 15th, the New Orleans Saints teamed up with Chevron to make generous donation to South Lafourche High School students in Cut Off, LA.
The New Orleans Saints teamed up with @Chevron to give the students practice jerseys and a generous $5000 donation towards team equipment. ⤵️ https://t.co/T6lQO8bZcv pic.twitter.com/lRpxe95zKp— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) April 16, 2024
The Saints donated team practice jerseys to school’s football team as well as a check for $5000 to go towards new team equipment. Collapse
Saints Morning Break for Wednesday, April 17
2 DAYS AGO - A collection of headlines about the Saints and the NFL
Saints in attendance at Illinois Pro Day with eyes on DT Johnny Newton, per report
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Newton was the Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year last season. The New Orleans Saints may still be looking for a boost to the defensive line via the 2024 NFL Draft.
Illinois DT Johnny Newton, a projected 1st-round pick, just wrapped up an impressive Pro Day — showcasing elite explosion and power after a Jones fracture that he’s fully healed from.I’m told the following teams were in attendance, among others:BillsCowboys49ersJets… pic.twitter.com/ggMIiIBkub— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 16, 2024
According to a report from Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz, at least eight teams were in attendance at the Illinois Pro Day. Defensive Tackle Jer’Zhan (Johnny) Newton headlined the event as the only first-round projected prospect for Illinois.
Last season, the 6’2, 304-pound Newton recorded 26 solo tackles and eight sacks. He had the fourth-most sacks in the Big 10 last year in his twelve starts. He was named the 2023 Big 10 Collapse
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