Where will the New Orleans Saints go in the 2021 NFL draft? There’s still months of speculation and scouting ahead to figure it out, but mock drafts can be a fun exercise to at least learn about new prospects.
The latest mock comes from ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay. He linked the Saints to Washington Huskies defensive end Joe Tryon, who opted out of the 2020 season after creating just 9 sacks in his first 23 games. Here’s what McShay wrote to justify the pick:
“I considered Missouri’s Nick Bolton here to fill the inside linebacker role, but the edge rush could also use some support.