The New Orleans Saints struggled against the pass to open the 2018 season. The team gave up a number of big plays over the top, and would finish the season ranked near the bottom of the league rankings against the pass. The Saints used their 4th round pick to draft Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, an athletic cover safety from Florida. New Orleans then surprised many with their next draft selection, and the subject of today's player profile.
Saquan Hampton, S (Rutgers)
6'1 206 6th round (#177)
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Hampton was a top recruit coming out of Nottingham High School in New Jersey, choosing to stay close to home by going to Rutgers.