The New Orleans Saints went into the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft with a glaring need at linebacker. Beyond the streak of injuries at the position — projected starters Kiko Alonso and Alex Anzalone each ended last season with injuries — there isn’t a long-term fix on hand, with Demario Davis joining Alonso and Anzalone in next year’s unrestricted free agent class.
With LSU Tigers prospect Patrick Queen available once the Saints went on the clock at No. 24, it appeared to be an easy match. So the Saints choosing to go in a different direction with Michigan Wolverines center Cesar Ruiz rubbed many fans the wrong way.