The New Orleans Saints stayed true to their word in gathering talent for their defense by selecting Washington outside linebacker Hau’oli Kikaha, with the 44th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
It was a surprise for Kikaha to be selected early in the second round. Kikaha didn’t have the most impressive pro day and had to prove to scouts that he could be just as effective rushing the passer as he was before he tore two ACLs over the past two years.
While he may not have proved his talent through drills, the Saints saw something else; the elite edge rusher who led the Huskies in sacks and has a similar skillset to Green Bay’s Clay Matthews.