Oct 16, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Zach Wilson (1) is sacked by Houston Cougars defensive lineman Payton Turner (98) during the second quarter at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
With Asante Samuel Jr. still on the board, the New Orleans Saints wasted no time adding Houston defensive end Payton Turner. No one is ready to write Turner off, but it was a mysterious pick to say the least.
Considering the Saints just exercised their fifth-year option on former first-round pick Marcus Davenport, the team doesn’t really have a long-term need at defensive end like they do at cornerback.