SB Nation’s Block U on Saints Safety Marcus Williams

Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY SportsAfter releasing Safety Jairus Byrd earlier in the offseason, the New Orleans Saints got his replacement in the 2017 NFL Draft in Utah’s Marcus Williams.

Shane Roberts of SB Nation’s page for Ohio State, Block U, took some quick time to answer a few questions for Saints to get to know their future ball-hawking Safety.

Were you surprised to see Marcus Williams picked #42 overall? Did you think that was more of a reach or a steal by the Saints? Or was it more what you predicted?

I think 42 was about right. There was some chatter he could sneak into the 1st Round, so early in the 2nd Round was no surprise. I don’t think it was a reach at all, it was more of a steal if…