Remember when the Saints had absolutely no money in 2014

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15. S MARCUS WILLIAMS

Since entering the league in 2017, Williams has ranked near the top of the league in every significant category for safeties. He has a coverage grade that ranks in the 90th percentile to go with the highest rate of forced incompletions. Williams is also a solid run defender and with the skills to fit as a free safety in any scheme.

Contract Analysis: Williams is infamous for the Minneapolis Miracle, which is a shame because he’s been a great player for the Saints on the back end. New Orleans brought their 2009 first-round pick, Malcolm Jenkins, back to the bayou this offseason, which could be a sign that they are preparing for the departure of Williams.

Prediction: Jaguars sign Williams for four years, $57M ($14.25M APY): $30M total guaranteed, $18.5M fully guaranteed at signing.

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60. EDGE TREY HENDRICKSON

Of all the players in the free-agent pool, Hendrickson may have made himself the most money here in 2020. His career started with three years of average grades, but he’s getting after the quarterback at a high rate — and the NFL is noticing. Hendrickson was an outstanding player in college at Florida Atlantic, posting back-to-back years of 90.0-plus pass-rush grades. He then showed off his athleticism with above-average marks in the 40-yard dash, three-cone drill and broad jump at the NFL combine, giving him an intriguing profile of production and movement skills. It’s important not to completely overrate his sack totals this season, but Hendrickson has ranked as a mid-level pass-rusher and run defender in his four years in the league.

Contract Analysis: The Saints’ 2017 draft class is one of the best in recent history on a per-player basis, with Hendrickson their fifth selection at No. 103 overall in the third round. With Marshon Lattimore, Ryan Ramczyk, Marcus Williams and Alvin Kamara becoming almost immediate high-level contributors, Hendrickson’s name got lost in the shuffle. This is in part because the following year in 2018, the Saints traded up in the first round for edge rusher Marcus Davenport, and both players primarily line up as a defensive end on the right side of the line opposite Cameron Jordan.

Davenport has battled injuries his whole career, which has provided an opportunity for Hendrickson to see increased playing time. He’s made the most of it, and he’s currently tied for first in the NFL in sacks (10) through Week 12.

Prediction: Bills sign Hendrickson for four years, $45 million ($11.25M APY): $25 million total guaranteed, $20 million fully guaranteed at signing

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