To say the New Orleans Saints had a bit of an odd draft class for the 2022 NFL Draft might be an understatement. The team had two glaring needs, one at wide receiver and one at left tackle, and the Saints were able to address both in the first round, selecting Ohio State WR Chris Olave and Northern Iowa LT Trevor Penning.
But that’s then when things went sideways. The Saints then selected DB Alontae Taylor in the second round, 49th overall, a prospect many pundits and draft experts had as a mid-Day 3 pick. It should be no surprise then that Saints fans were slow to give the 2022 draft class an “A+” grade when all was said and done.