Garrett Grayson was fond of New Orleans before the Saints made him the third quarterback selected in the NFL draft Friday.
The former Colorado State star — the highest Saints-drafted quarterback since Archie Manning in 1971 and possible successor to Drew Brees — participated in the Manning Passing Academy last summer at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
"I was one of the guys that was helping out. I got to coach up some kids, learn from them, and hang around the Manning family," Grayson said in a conference call, after being selected in the third round at No.