As we get closer and closer to the 2018 NFL Draft, the holes left on the New Orleans Saints roster and getting fewer and fewer. The Saints have addressed Safety, Linebacker, Tight End, Offensive Line, and Cornerback. Even after the re-signing of Alex Okafor, who is recovering from a torn Achilles, the Saints still lack an elite pass-rushing option opposite Pro Bowl DE Cameron Jordan. Bleacher Report acknowledges that if the Saints ignore pass rush in the upcoming draft, it would be their biggest mistake.
The New Orleans Saints had a good defense in 2017—ranked 10th in scoring, allowing 20.