My take: Apparently the Saints were motivated to make as many mock drafts right as they possibly could Thursday after being widely projected to take a wide receiver and offensive tackle filling perhaps their two most glaring needs. Mississippi States Charles Cross? The Saints could also use an offensive tackle. Eagles Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 12, 2022; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig (19) reacts after a, Nov 12, 2022; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig (19) reacts after a sack against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Phelan M. Ebenhack/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports, Feb 4, 2023; Mobile, AL, USA; National quarterback Jake Haener of Fresno State (9) throws the, Feb 4, 2023; Mobile, AL, USA; National quarterback Jake Haener of Fresno State (9) throws the ball against the American squad during the second half of the Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Draft Utah cornerback Clark Phillips III (1) runs off the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Utah Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Salt Lake City. Saints The Nittany Lions fell to the Buckeyes, 44-31. Ncaa Football Big Ten Championship Football Game Purdue Boilermakers At Michigan Wolverines, Mar 5, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Utah offensive lineman Braeden Daniels (OL12) during the NFL Scouting, Mar 5, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Utah offensive lineman Braeden Daniels (OL12) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Philadelphia acquired New Orleans first-round pick in a deal in the 2022 draft that allowed the Saints to acquire a Some believe Dean is undersized for an NFL linebacker. McShay's 32 favorite picks Quick Lane Bowl, Nov 26, 2022; Stanford, California, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) runs the ball, Nov 26, 2022; Stanford, California, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) runs the ball against the Stanford Cardinal during the second half at Stanford Stadium.
