Admit it, you’re a trade down disciple too after seeing what my Mock Draft 1.0 produced. This time I want to see what the Saints’ actual picks can produce, so I’m going to stay put and refrain from entertaining any offers. After getting a chance to see a lot of draft prospects perform at the Senior Bowl I feel even more prepared this time around. Let’s do this:
1st round, 12th overall: DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon
I had a choice to make between Buckner and Laquon Treadwell here. I committed to defense. In case you’re curious, here’s how the first 11 picks played out:
I will say, like many others, that Jack remains my ideal situation if he falls.