The New Orleans Saints have entered the 2019 NFL draft, as they made their first selection on Friday evening. They traded up with the Miami Dolphins to do so, gaining pick No. 48 and selecting Texas A&M center Erik McCoy.
Teams typically hunt for centers with the traits to withstand power or athleticism depending on their divisional competition. McCoy comes gift-wrapped in a thick, strong frame and proved he could hold up to both power (Dexter Lawrence) and athleticism (Quinnen Williams). He has some limitations in space, but he possesses more than enough body control and agility to compete on work-ups and cut-off blocks.