There’s a big overlap in fans of the New Orleans Saints and the LSU Tigers, the college football powerhouse in their backyard. But the Saints haven’t picked up many playmakers from their neighbors up the river, leading many fans to wonder when they’re going to start. Sure, the Saints have taken fliers on late-round draft picks like Will Clapp and the occasional undrafted rookie (Adrian Magee, Travin Dural among them), but it’s been years since they invested a premium selection in some homegrown talent.
If the latest 2021 NFL mock draft holds true, it might happen in a big way next summer.