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NFL Draft Day: Saints Rumors and Notes

A look at some of the latest buzz regarding what the Saints may or may not do in Round 1 of the NFL Draft on Thursday.

John Hendrix

We're just hours away from the start of the NFL Draft, and things are certainly going to heat up as we get closer to Round 1 starting. The Saints have been a part of some interesting rumors today, which is hardly a surprise. We're going to keep track of them here, so be sure to come back periodically to stay plugged in.

Saints Draft Rumors

  • NFL Network's Peter Schrager is reporting that the Saints are one of several teams linked to quarterback in the first round.
  • SI's Albert Breer reports that the Saints are open to moving down, if things fall a certain way. This would be the 19th pick for the Saints.
  • ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the Saints are looking at potentially trading up or back, and have been active on the phones Thursday.
  • NOLA.com's Jeff Duncan is reporting that the team is look at an offensive lineman and defensive lineman, and the combination could be either.

Where the Saints Pick

  • Round 1: No. 16 (from Colts via Eagles)
  • Round 1: No. 19 (from Eagles)
  • Round 2: No. 49
  • Round 3: No. 98 (Compensatory)
  • Round 4: No. 120
  • Round 5: No. 161
  • Round 6: No. 194 (from Colts via Eagles)

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John Hendrix
JOHN HENDRIX

I officially started covering the New Orleans Saints & other NFL topics in 2011. My work has been featured on various outlets over the years. I worked closely with Skyhorse Publishing in Fall 2018 to update the book, Tales From the New Orleans Saints Sidelines, which filled in all Saints material from the 2013-2017 seasons. Prior to joining Saints News Network, I served as the Managing Editor of SB Nation's Canal Street Chronicles for 3.5 years, and before that with FanSided's Who Dat Dish as the Managing Editor for several years. I have also had experiences of being a freelance Saints reporter for The Sun Herald in Biloxi, MS and a contributing writer for WDSU, a local NBC TV station in New Orleans. I have appeared on a vast amount of TV and Radio shows, both nationally and locally. For tips, comments, or suggestions, please contact me at johnhendrix@saintsnews.net

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