The New Orleans Saints have been linked to basically every rookie quarterback in this year’s draft class. We’ve seen mock drafts tie the Saints to Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett. There have been mocks where the Saints have selected Ole Miss QB Matt Corral. There have been mocks sending Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder to New Orleans. Mock drafts have had the Saints sniped from Liberty QB Malik Willis. Our own Dylan Sanders has been one of several to send North Carolina QB Sam Howell to the Saints.
Each of those mock drafts had the Saints selecting at the 18th spot in the first round, meaning the Saints declined to trade up to grab their guy.