METAIRIE, La. – The New Orleans Saints wrapped up their 2016 draft class with California running back Daniel Lasco in the seventh round, at No. 237 overall.
My take: I ranked running back dead last among the Saints’ needs heading into the draft. But the seventh round is all about potential and upside – traits that Lasco has flashed in his college career, at the East-West Shrine Game and especially at the NFL scouting combine.
The 6-foot, 209-pounder gave a dazzling performance in Indianapolis. His broad jump of 11 feet, 3 inches, was the best ever for a running back at the combine.