There’s just one more preseason game on the slate for the New Orleans Saints, so it’s a great time to decide which rookie is the most powerful. Here’s my take on each draft pick and a few select undrafted players:
1. WR Tre’Quan Smith
Expectations weren’t very high for Smith to start the summer, with most fans and observers seeing him as an afterthought behind Cameron Meredith. Now Smith is looking to knock off Ted Ginn Jr for starter’s reps alongside Michael Thomas. Smith’s calling-card in college was big-play consistency on deep passes, but his reliable hands and fine-tuned route running have flashed the most in preseason.