Bleacher Report mocks rising LB Hasson Reddick to the Saints

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The Pick: LB Haason Reddick, Temple

No prospect experienced an ascension to the top of draft boards quite like Haason Reddick.

The high school running back/safety walked onto Temple's football program, redshirted and eventually converted to defensive end before he even earned a scholarship. His athleticism and drive have been apparent during every step of this year's draft process.

First, Reddick dominated this past season with 22.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks. A strong senior campaign was only the start. The linebacker-convert shined at the Reese's Senior Bowl as one of the event's top performers. Finally, Reddick's performance at the NFL combine was nothing short of sensational.

The versatile performer posted a 4.52-second 40-yard dash and finished among the top-five defensive linemen in both the vertical and broad jumps. Each of these point toward an explosive athlete—which drove him toward becoming the top available linebacker.

A creative defensive coordinator can utilize the Temple product as an every-down linebacker, who doubles as an edge-rusher. As such, Reddick upgrades two positions for the New Orleans Saints

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and CB Gareon Conley, Ohio State with #32

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