SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: Richard Sherman #25 of the San Francisco 49ers runs onto the field prior to the start of the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Most of the Saints analysts and fans thought that the team was going to go with a cornerback in the first round. With the draft class being so deep at the position, it was almost certain that the team would go with one of Asante Samuel, Caleb Farley, Greg Newsome, or Tyson Campbell.