The New Orleans Saints are on the clock in our 2023 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, where you, the commenters, act as general managers for each individual franchise.
We’re at pick 29, and if you’re wondering why the Saints—who finished 7-10 last year—are picking this late, let me take you on a little ride. This pick was originally owned by the San Francisco 49ers. But back in 2021, the 49ers traded up from 12 to three in order to select quarterback Trey Lance. That sent this 2023 first-round pick to Miami. The Dolphins then sent this first, a 2024 fourth, and running back Chase Edmonds to the Broncos for Bradley Chubb and a 2025 fifth.