In the past two drafts, the New Orleans Saints have added three Pro Bowlers, eight starters and two other regular contributors to their lineup. That’s an impressive haul of talent.
They had home runs in last year’s NFL Draft with cornerback Marshon Lattimore and Alvin Kamara, a pair of impact playmakers who brought swagger to both sides of the ball. They join 2016 second-round pick Michael Thomas to give the Saints three of the best young players at their positions in the NFL.
If 2017 was about style, this draft will be about substance. The Saints bolster depth at several key positions.