32. New Orleans Saints
Key Free Agency Additions: WR, Ted Ginn, LB A.J. Klein, OG Larry Warford
Key Free Agency Losses: WR Brandin Cooks
Their Pick: Ohio State WR Curtis Samuel
The Saints trade with the New England Patriots that sent Brandin Cooks up to Boston gives them the final pick in this first round. With their No. 11 pick, they fixed a big need on their team with the draft’s top corner. Here they find Cook’s replacement in the best way.
Samuel was one of the most dynamic players in all of college football last season and his Combine numbers reflected that. He ran what I called “the most slept on 4.31 40-yard dash of all time” after having to go right after Washington wide receiver John Ross broke the combine record with his 4.22. Samuel is a do-it-all kind of player who can use his speed in the slot or out of the backfield. He’d fit great in a Sean Payton offense.
| # | Team | Pick | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland Browns | Myles Garrett | Analysis |
| 2 | San Francisco 49ers | DeShone Kizer | Analysis |
| 3 | Chicago Bears | Jon Allen | Analysis |
| 4 | Jacksonville Jaguars | O.J. Howard | Analysis |
| 5 | Tennessee Titans | Corey Davis | Analysis |
| 6 | New York Jets | Deshaun Watson | Analysis |
| 7 | Los Angeles Chargers | Malik McDowell | Analysis |
| 8 | Carolina Panthers | Forrest Lamp | Analysis |
| 9 | Cincinnati Bengals | Garett Bolles | Analysis |
| 10 | Buffalo Bills | Mike Williams | Analysis |
| 11 | New Orleans Saints | Marshon Lattimore | Analysis |
| 12 | Cleveland Browns | Jamal Adams | Analysis |
| 13 | Arizona Cardinals | Malik Hooker | Analysis |
| 14 | Philadelphia Eagles | Quincy Wilson | Analysis |
| 15 | Indianapolis Colts | Ryan Ramczky | Analysis |
| 16 | Baltimore Ravens | Budda Baker | Analysis |
| 17 | Washington Redskins | John Ross | Analysis |
| 18 | Tennessee Titans | Haason Reddick | Analysis |
| 19 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | David Njoku | Analysis |
| 20 | Denver Broncos | Evan Engram | Analysis |
| 21 | Detroit Lions | Reuben Foster | Analysis |
| 22 | Miami Dolphins | Gareon Conley | Analysis |
| 23 | New York Giants | Christian McCaffrey | Analysis |
| 24 | Oakland Raiders | Obi Melifonwu | Analysis |
| 25 | Houston Texans | Mitchell Trubisky | Analysis |
| 26 | Seattle Seahawks | Taylor Moton | Analysis |
| 27 | Kansas City Chiefs | Dalvin Cook | Analysis |
| 28 | Dallas Cowboys | Derek Barnett | Analysis |
| 29 | Green Bay Packers | Tim Williams | Analysis |
| 30 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Carl Lawson | Analysis |
| 31 | Atlanta Falcons | Solomon Thomas | Analysis |
| 32 | New Orleans Saints | Curtis Samuel | Analysis |
Trevor Sikkema is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat reporter and NFL Draft analyst for PewterReport.com. Sikkema, an alumnus of the University of Florida, has covered both college and professional football for much of his career. As a native of the Sunshine State, when he's not buried in social media, Sikkema can be found out and active, attempting to be the best athlete he never was. Sikkema can be reached at: [email protected]
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