One year ago, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton identified edge rusher as one of his team's major needs as they headed into the 2018 offseason. They set their sites on Marcus Davenport from U.T.S.A. on draft night, and pulled off a trade with the Green Bay Packers to move up to the 14th overall pick to get him. Davenport had a solid rookie season, although slightly derailed due to a foot injury, finishing with 4.5 sacks, 12 quarterback hits, a forced fumble, and six tackles for loss. Davenport looks like a potential star, giving the Saints the edge presence opposite All-Pro end Cameron Jordan that will benefit the entire defense.
2019 New Orleans Saints draft prospects: Joe Jackson
