The New Orleans Saints are in an interesting position in this year’s draft. At No. 28, they have two to three pressing needs depending on who you ask. On defense, they desperately need a linebacker and a No. 2 cornerback. On offense, they could really stand to have a wide receiver to complement Michael Thomas.
With the 28th pick, they can undoubtedly address at least one of these needs. However, finding the right guy is easier said than done, and it requires a different level of research. The Saints have another option.
In 2018, the Saints showed that they were willing to make big moves.