Linebacker was one of the most unpredictable positions for the New Orleans Saints in terms of need for the 2017 draft.
After signing A.J. Klein and Manti Te'o in free agency, the Saints already had eight linebackers on the roster -- not including edge rusher Hau'oli Kikaha.
Apparently, the Saints wanted to add another player to the competition for the linebacker roles as the team drafted Alex Anzalone from Florida with the 76h overall pick in the third round.
The 6-foot-3, 241-pound Anzalone said he primarily played weak-side linebacker for the Gators in 2016, but he has experience playing in the middle and strong side, too.