New Orleans Saints 2023 NFL draft picks, depth chart, analysis

METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints kicked off their 2023 NFL draft by selecting defensive tackle Bryan Bresee with the No. 29 selection of the first round on Thursday night in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

The Saints opened draft night with eight of the draft’s 259 picks, but after some trade activity, they finished the three-day event with seven selections.

Here's a pick-by-pick analysis of each of the Saints’ selections:

Analysis of every pick | Updated depth chart

Round 1, No. 29 overall (from San Francisco through Miami and Denver): Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson

My take: There's a reason Bresee was tied to the Saints throughout the draft process. The need was obvious after the departure…