Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (12th overall) and wide receiver Michael Thomas (47th overall) cracked Goodbread’s Top 15.
The Saints showed interest in Rankins back at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine, but hadn’t had any contact since February. Rankins made an impression and checked off all the boxes that Sean Payton’s crew was looking for, and it turned out that the NFL Mock World got one right for a change.
As for Thomas, he’s an exceptional route-runner, and can make defenders look absolutely silly in the process. The Saints could use him in many ways, but he’ll be big in the short game running slants.