We have entered draft month football freaks! The NFL’s opening round of the big event is April 29th and there has been big time trade movement already with more likely to come.
Like many NFL, the Saints are in unknown territory at quarterback.
For the first time in 15 years, someone other than Drew Brees will be running the show. Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill, and Trevor Siemian are on the roster right now, so dumping future draft equity to jump up from 28 to snag one of the top arms in this year’s class might not be a priority. Linebacker, cornerback, defensive line, and wide receiver should be.
1. Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Lawrence QB, Clemson
2. New York Jets
Zach Wilson QB, BYU
3. San Francisco 49ers
Justin Fields QB, Ohio State
4. Atlanta Falcons
Kyle Pitts TE, Florida
5. Cincinnati Bengals
Penei Sewell OT, Oregon
6. Miami Dolphins
Ja'Marr Chase WR, LSU
7. Detroit Lions
Jaylen Waddle WR, Alabama
8. Carolina Panthers
Trey Lance QB, North Dakota State
9. Denver Broncos
Mac Jones QB, Alabama
10. Dallas Cowboys
Rashawn Slater OT, Northwestern
11. New York Giants
DeVonta Smith WR, Alabama
12. Philadelphia Eagles
Patrick Surtain II CB, Alabama
13. Los Angeles Chargers
Jaycee Horn CB, South Carolina
14. Minnesota Vikings
Christian Darrisaw OT, Virginia Tech
15. New England Patriots
Micah Parsons LB, Penn State
16. Arizona Cardinals
Alijah Vera-Tucker OT, USC
17. Las Vegas Raiders
Teven Jenkins OT, Oklahoma State
18. Miami Dolphins
Najee Harris RB, Alabama
19. Washington Football Team
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah LB, Notre Dame
20. Chicago Bears
Rashod Bateman WR, Minnesota
21. Indianapolis Colts
Samuel Cosmi OT, Texas
22. Tennessee Titans
Greg Newsome II CB, Northwestern
23. New York Jets
Travis Etienne RB, Clemson
24. Pittsburgh Steelers
Javonte Williams RB, North Carolina
25. Jacksonville Jaguars
Terrace Marshall Jr. WR, LSU
26. Cleveland Browns
Jaelan Phillips Edge, Miami
27. Baltimore Ravens
Azeez Ojulari Edge, Georgia
28. New Orleans Saints
Caleb Farley CB, Virginia Tech
Has great the great combo of length and speed at 6ft2, 207 pounds. A good match-up against bigger, more physical receivers and there are plenty in the NFC South.
Farley has been compared to Baltimore Raven Jimmy Smith when he was coming out of Colorado.
“Both guys are big, physical and instinctive,” said NFL Network’s Daniel Jeramiah. “They're at their best in press coverage, and they can mirror and match all over the field. Smith was a more fluid mover, but I think Farley is more consistent and reliable. When healthy, Smith has been one of the premier players at his position, and I see a similar trajectory for Farley.”
Health is the only reason I see Farley falling to the Black & Gold. Without back surgery this offseason, he would be the top CB in the 2021 class.
29. Green Bay Packers
Eric Stokes CB, Georgia
30. Buffalo Bills
Kwity Paye Edge, Michigan
31. Kansas City Chiefs
Kadarius Toney WR, Florida
32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jayson Oweh EDGE, Penn State