1. # 27 Mike Gesicki TE Penn St. 6’6”250lbs. 4.55 40
Fast. Excellent hands. Huge catch radius. Big physical target for Drew Brees across the middle, up the seam and in the red zone. His only knock is run blocking ability but he was this the TE for Saquon Barkley, the drafts #1 running back from Penn State. Saints need a TE, he's the best remaining at 27. I almost went WR at this spot but the recent signing of Cam Meredith ended that...for now
https://youtu.be/PTCvHVahkdM
3. #91 Jaleel Scott WR New Mexico St. 6‘6“ 215 pounds 4.5 40.
A big physical fast enough WR who will go up and get the balI in traffic.I know what you’re thinking, where’s the edge rusher? Well this is the case of the best player and perhaps the best WR with the best hands in the draft sitting there at 91. You can’t not pick him. Brandon Coleman size Odell Beckham hands(if you don’t believe me check out his video. check out what was called the best catch in college football last season). Excellent feet. Great feel for the sidelines and laser concentration. Imagine him as a book end to Michael Thomas. This offense goes from unstoppable to whatever notch is above unstoppable. Some services have him projected lower. Just watch his video. https://youtu.be/6RWoGdVHmug
4. #127 Shaquem Griffen OLB UCF 6’1” 230 pounds 4.3 40.
OK you wanted an edge rusher here’s your edge rusher A 230 lb wrecking machine who explodes out the blocks like a rocket. Ferocious motor that never stops moving. A great athlete, you can line him up anywhere. Did I mention he runs a 4.38 40? Yeah that means he can get the Christian McCaffrey‘s of the world coming out of the backfield. Also can be used as the old Roman Harper/Kenny Vaccaro hybrid rushing safety. Imagine a 230 lb faster Kenny Vaccaro blitzing.
https://youtu.be/DPu-se3xXok
5. #147 Parry Nickerson CB Tulane 6’ 180 lbs 4.32.
The Saints cannot believe their good fortune. A legit cover corner with tremendous speed sitting there in round five. There’s an old saying “when it’s that cheap you get it”. Nickerson may be the steal of the draft. He has cover speed, recover speed, closing speed and return after int speed. Excellent at tracking the ball down in passing lanes Good tackler in run support. He could overtake Ken Crowley as starter by midseason.
https://youtu.be/XRputbeHdZE
5.#164 Kendrick Norton. DT Miami 6’4” 314.
May be wishful thinking that he drops to 164 but CBS has him rated exactly there. His tape shows he benefited from lining up next to RJ McIntosh. But also someone willing to take pressure off the main guy. Hey you’re not getting another Ndumakin Suh. Just another Tyeler Davison. Norton fits that mold. A sold NFL space heater with some athletic ability who doesn’t have to be the man just a solid part of a rotation.
https://youtu.be/JABmZ7u0HSI
6. #189 Mike White QB WKY. 6’4” 215 5.0 40
Classic drop back passer with some mobility. Good footwork in the pocket. Keeps his head downfield when scrambling. Decent(not great) NFL arm. But quick release and pinpoint accuracy negate any arm concerns. Throws the seam and fade as a good as any QB you’ll see. Understands his limitations as sideline throws in college we’re mostly to the short side. Has to prove he can make that sideline throw from NFL hashes or pro DC's will take his favorite throws away. Scouting services are all over the place on White anywhere from 4th to UFA. I think a damn sold pick if available here in the 6th.
https://youtu.be/x7qaIrDFSWM
6. #201 Troy Fumagali TE Wisconson 6'4" 250. 4.75 40
First off, I love Wiscy players, they're always prepared well for the next level. Prototype NFL TE Great hands. Gets open.Can run block.Pulls the ball in quickly in traffic. Projected anywhere from 4-6 round so I'm hoping, no praying, he's here in the 6th. Could fall due to leg injury his senior year and Saints can afford the risk here. He and Gesicki could be the Saints future at TE. On tape, looks like a player Bill Belichick and the Patriots would pick. May be a log jam at TE but BPA at this point
https://youtu.be/3ad5jmUjHrY
7. #245 Rick Leonard OT FSU 6'7" 310
Converted DE at FSU. Was Defensive Player of the Year in Maryland as HS senior. Switched to offense his college junior year then became starter as a senior at FSU. Athletic and quick, can stay with fast DE's. Gets to second level quickly, played in pro style offense under Jimbo Fisher. Looked at as developmental player at this stage but has potential to develop into quality NFL OLmen ala Zach Strief.
https://youtu.be/2PZFZYoI2R8?t=87
Wow! Two TE's? Yes, the Saints were woefully average at that position last season.
Also a WR, LB, CB, QB, OT and DT.
That's a nice mix.
