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Unanticipated Target Looks The Part As Perfect Fit For New Orleans Saints Aggressive, Physical Defense
© Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports Unanticipated Target Looks The Part As Perfect Fit For New Orleans Saints Aggressive, Physical Defense The New Orleans Saints surprised with a trade up for a top cornerback prospect. One that looks to be an excellent fit for Dennis Allen's defense thanks to his collegiate experience. Author: Ross Jackson Apr 27, 2024 In this story: New Orleans Saints Saints News 2024 NFL Draft Kool-Aid McKinstry A trade up always felt inevitable for the New Orleans Saints in the 2024 NFL Draft, but this one was a bit of a surprise, and for a couple of reasons. The first of which is that Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry was available at all at pick No. 41. After that, it was
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New Orleans Draft Picks
Taliese
Fuaga
1
Rnd
14
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: B
- Pre-Draft Rank: 18
- School: Oregon St.
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 324
Expert Commentary
The Saints needed an offensive lineman with the struggles of Trevor Penning and Ryan Ramczyk’s injury situation. Fuaga can play tackle or guard and will be a big boost for the Saints in the ground game. This is a strong pick that gives the Saints some much needed flexibility and depth up front.
Kool-Aid
McKinstry
2
Rnd
9
Pk
DB
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 32
- School: Alabama
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 199
Expert Commentary
The Saints traded up to stop the slide of McKinstry, getting a cornerback to continue to round out what’s a very competitive group for the Saints. McKinstry was once viewed as a first-round pick, so this might be a good value pickup for the Saints — despite their need to continue to spend future assets.
Spencer
Rattler
5
Rnd
15
Pk
QB
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 52
- School: South Carolina
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 217
5
Rnd
35
Pk
5
Rnd
40
Pk
6
Rnd
23
Pk
7
Rnd
19
Pk
NFC South Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | |
| 2 | 15 | 0 | .118 |
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- - Clinched Division
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