My 4 Round Saint's mock draft

Round 1.28

PICK: Greg Newsome, CB, Northwestern








Tall, ahtletic, instinctual CB that helps to fill the team's most pressing need.

-Has only allowed 1TD in 419 coverage snaps the last two seasons.

-Durability concerns. Only 1 INT in 21 games.

-Grew up in Chicago, spent SR season at IMG Academy. Turns 21 next month.


Plan B: Jayson Oweh, DE Penn St

Despite low sack numbers, has excellent pass rush grades via PFF, to go along with an all-time great pro day. Fills hole on a depleted DL from this offseason.



Round 2.60

PICK: Baron Browing, LB, Ohio St







Your prototypical 4-3WILL. Was moved around a lot at Ohio St, but ultimately, his athleticism is what stands out to the Saints. Good in coverage. Show pass rush flashes.

-Played in 43 Games. 111TCK, 19 TFL, 2 FF, 7 Sacks.

-Former 5 Star player out of Fort Worth

-22 in Febuary.


Plan B: Spencer Brown, OT, Northern Iowa

Developmental 6'8" 311 OT with high starter upside because of his elite athletic profile. Likely RT, but has physical traits to play LT if his development goes smoothly.



Round 3.98

PICK: Josh Palmer, WR, Tennessee







Palmer is a nice-sized WR that has been bitten by poor QB play at Tennessee. Strong hands, good route runner. Despite 'ok' run times, was able to get deep easily at Tennessee.

- 99-1514-7td 15ypc in college.

-Canadian, but played HS at football powerhouse ST Thomas Aquinas in FL

-Josh Palmer had 101 snaps vs. likely top-three round CBs: Surtain, Horn, Campbell, Stokes and Joseph.

14 of 14 in catching the “catchable balls” in those matchups (per PFF), 11 first downs, 4 TDs, and 16 YPR.


Plan B: Jay Tufele, DT, USC

Versatile 3t that can play 3 downs. Disruptive former rugby player, has show pass rush flashes. Strong at point of attack vs run. Weak DT class overall. One of the last few good ones that should be on the board here.


Round 3. 105


PICK: Rachad Wildgoose Jr., CB, Wisconsin






AGain, Saints look to add CB depth. Wildgoose was limited to only 2 games in 2020 because of injury. Played in more of a zone coverage in college, but scouts think he has some man-traits. Profiles as a slot CB, more than likely, but has experience on the outside as well. Played special teams as well.

-Started 22 games over last 3 seasons

-Prepped at powerhouse Miami Northwestern

Plan B: Cam Sample, DE, Tulane

Sample is more of a base 4-3 DE to me, though played mostly DT at Tulane. Could very much slide inside on passing downs as a pro. May be a little bit of wishful thinking that he is available here after a great Sr Bowl. Could be in play for that 98th pick too, or even sooner.



Round 4.133

PICK: Trey Sermom, RB, Ohio State






Saints RB3 still has a hole, and with Murray's contract due up soon, Sermon would be a great replacement for the thunder role.

-His 1.49 10yd spilt is the fastest of any RB in this class.

-Oklahoma transfer

-455 carries, 2946yds, 26TD, 6.5 ypc career


Plan B: Ben Mason, FB, Michigan

With Alex Armah only signed for 1yr, Payton gets his FB of the future. Immediate special teams starter. Big enough to play in-line if needed. Does not have a ton of experience in pass game, but his athletic profile shows that could come. Freak athlete for a FB.