With the 8th pick in the NFL draft the New Orleans Saints select…
Jordyn Tyson (WR, ASU)
Pro comp: Odell Beckham Jr
Scouting report
- Big versatile receiver
- Dynamic route runner with silky smooth movement and quick twitch cuts
- Impeccable body control and high point timing
The Saints have signed LB Kaden Elliss
Height: 6’2” Weight: 240 lbs Age: 30
Player Profile:
-Versatile defender who can play MIKE or WILL
-Physical downhill run defender and strong tackler
-Excellent blitz ability and pass rush production
-Experienced defensive communicator
The Saints have signed Noah Fant
Height: 6’4” Weight: 249 lbs Age: 28
Player Profile:
-Athletic, receiving, field stretcher
-Strong YAC weapon who can turn short passes into explosive plays
-Best in play action and RPO offenses, threatening seams/crossers
-Serviceable blocker
The Saints have signed guard David Edwards
Height: 6’6” Weight: 308 lbs Age: 28
Player Profile: -Big athletic guard with good mobility for pulling and reaching the second level in the run game -Strong run blocker who fits zone schemes -Good football IQ and durability
The Saints have signed RB Travis Eitenne
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 215lbs
Age: 27
Player Profile:
-Explosive speed back with elite burst who can create chunk plays
-Dangerous in space and very effective on outside runs & shotgun runs
-Excellent on RPO runs
-Strong receiving ability
The Saints have signed punter Ryan Wright (aka Sir Thiccness)
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 245 lbs
Age: 25
Player profile:
-Young punter with one of the stronger legs in the league to swing field position
-Generates great hang time
-Consistency/touch can fluctuate at times (overkicks)
@Jackraw4L I don’t see the Saints overpaying for a WR in this down free agent WR class. It sounds like the Saints are high on this WR draft class and will be using a Day 2 pick on a WR.
But they could still sign a bigger name free agent than Tolbert and use a Day 2 pick on WR.