The New Orleans Saints traded up to pick 127 to select Fresno State QB Jake Haener, trading pick 227 and a 2024 fourth-round pick to get this pick.
While some fans may be confused about why the team would draft a QB, it makes sense. No, Haener will not be competing for the starting job. However, he is a highly capable backup that could be something in the future.
Haener had a very successful college career throwing for 9,120 passing yards, 68 TDs, and 18 INTs. His best season was in 2021 when he threw for 4,096, 33 TDs, and 9 INTs.