The New Orleans Saints needed an Edge rusher, and in the 2nd round of the NFL Draft, the Saints got the high-motor, high-revving Hau’oli Kikaha from the University of Washington.
Kikaha (6 feet 3, 246 pounds) led the NCAA in sacks with 19 in 2014 and ranked second in tackles for loss with 25.
Kikaha marks the 4th Husky player to be taken in the Draft: Defensive Tackle Danny Shelton, Linebacker Shaq Thompson, and Cornerback Marcus Peters were all taken in the 1st round.
The Saints needing to revamp their entire defense but especially in pass rush–where the Saints ranked 25th in sacks–found some great qualities in Kikaha.