The New Orleans Saints defense sacked opposing quarterbacks 42 times in 2017, third best in the NFC. The team's defensive ends accounted for 26 takedowns, with 13 coming from All-Pro Cameron Jordan. The Saints defense had struggled in recent years providing any kind of threat opposite Jordan, but they did get some production from the position last season. Alex Okafor, a 2017 free agent signee, 2017 3rd round pick Trey Hendrickson, 2015 2nd round pick Hau'oli Kikaha, and George Johnson, a late season signing, all had some very good moments during the Saints run to the playoffs.
2018 New Orleans Saints Draft Prospects: Lorenzo Carter
