In a mock draft released on Wednesday, Apr. 3, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has the Saints taking Georgia wide receiver Riley Ridley with the 62nd overall pick in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. To read the article you must have a subscription because it’s Mel Kiper Jr. Is it a valid pick though? Is Riley Ridley the answer to the Saints concerns at the wide receiver position?
The short answer is no. Absolutely not. You’ll see Riley Ridley’s name all over draft boards ranging from the first round to the third.