Could Saints Go Offensive After 4th-Round Trade?

The New Orleans Saints' trade in the 4th-Round signifies the team may get offensive.

New Orleans has traded with Chicago to move up to pick No. 103, per NFL analyst Tom Pelissero. In return, the Saints are sending the Bears picks No. 115 and No. 165.

UPDATE:  The Saints selected Old Dominion offensive lineman Nick Saldiveri who projects as a guard for the team.

Bob Rose's Analysis:  "Despite his size, Saldiveri can struggle as a run blocker. He'll have to improve his core strength and hand placement for better leverage against power defenders. While technically sound, he'll have to start playing with a more nasty demeanor."

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The club will begin the fourth round and could consider selecting a quarterback or wide receiver. One of the draft prospects, Jake Haener, caught the team's attention during the Senior Bowl where assistant coach DJ Williams coached the quarterbacks for the National Team. Alternatively, New Orleans may also look into selecting a wide receiver, tight end, or offensive lineman.

Feb 4, 2023; Mobile, AL, USA;National quarterback Jake Haener of Fresno State (9) throws during the second half of the Senior Bowl college football game at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Saints News Network's Bob Rose believes New Orleans may look at the following Day-3 draft prospects on offense:

• Jake Haener (Fresno State)

• Stetson Bennett (Georgia)

• Max Duggan (TCU)

• Clayton Tune (Houston)

• Aidan O'Connell (Purdue)

• Tanner McKee (Stanford)

• Dorian Thompson-Robinson (UCLA)

• Jaren Hall (BYU)

• Israel Abanikanda (Pitt)

• Chase Brown (Illinois)

• Kenny McIntosh (Georgia)

• Zach Evans (Mississippi)

• Roschon Johnson (Texas)

• Chris Rodriguez (Kentucky)

• DeWayne McBride (UAB)

• A.T. Perry (Wake Forest)

• Xavier Hutchinson (Iowa State)

• Bryce Ford-Wheaton (West Virginia)

• Parker Washington (Penn State)

• Rakim Jarrett (Maryland)

• Dontay Demus (Maryland)

• Andrei Iosivas (Princeton)

• Zack Kuntz (Old Dominion)

• Will Mallory (Miami, Fl.)

• Jahleel Billingsley (Texas)

• Josh Whyle (Cincinnati)

• Nick Saldiveri, G (Old Dominion)

• Chandler Zavala, G (N.C. State)

• Jaelyn Duncan, T (Maryland)

• Sidy Sow, G (Eastern Michigan)

• McClendon Curtis, G/T (Tennessee-Chattanooga)

• Carter Warren, T (Pitt)

• Jerome Garvin, G (Tennessee)

Day-3 draft prospects on defense:

• Karl Brooks (Bowling Green)

• Moro Ojomo (Texas)

• Keondre Coburn (Texas)

• Ventrell Miller (Florida)

• Shaka Heyward (Duke)

• Jeremy Banks (Tennessee)

• Noah Sewell (Oregon)

• Henry To'o To'o (Alabama)

• Jakorian Bennett (Maryland)

• Garrett Williams (Syracuse)

• Clark Phillips (Utah)

• Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (TCU)

• Eli Ricks (Alabama)

• Kei'trel Clark (Louisville)

• Starling Thomas (UAB)

• Jammie Robinson (Florida State)

• Rashad Torrence (Florida)

• Ronnie Hickman (Ohio State)

• Antonio Johnson (Texas A&M)

• Christopher Smith (Georgia)

• Trey Dean (Florida)

• JL Skinner (Boise State)