Saints Draft Isaiah Foskey at 40th Overall

The Saints get another addition on the defensive line, selecting Notre Dame defensive end Isaiah Foskey at 40th.

John Hendrix | Apr 28, 2023

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A good bit of trade action happened to start the second round of the draft. New Orleans ended up making their pick, taking Notre Dame defensive end Isaiah Foskey with the 40th overall pick.

QUICK THOUGHTS: Getting a pass rusher isn't a surprise for the Saints, and he'll instantly get inserted into the rotation. Payton Turner is facing a pivotal year, and his health and availability will be something to watch out for. The key theme for New Orleans with their first two picks is getting players who can get after the quarterback, and he'll have some good chances to make an impact under Todd Grantham.

Draft Profile Notes (from The Draft Bible)

An excellent athlete with a strong run defense base and a promising future as a pass rusher, Isaiah Foskey’s limited bend and underdeveloped pass rush arsenal will hurt his ability to make an early impact in the NFL. That said, his exciting burst and power give him an excellent ceiling.

KEY NEEDS: RB, WR, LB, S, OL

Remaining Saints Picks

Round 3, No. 71
Round 4, No. 115
Round 5, No. 146
Round 5, No. 165 (from PHI)
Round 7, No. 227
Round 7, No. 257 (compensatory)

Saints Draft Pick Grades: Bryan Bresee

Published Apr 28, 2023

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