The New Orleans Saints used their first third round pick to select Vernon Broughton. Broughton was the first defensive player drafted and the first piece of true connective tissue to the new coaching staff. First round pick Kelvin Banks Jr. also played at Texas, but where Broughton stands apart is he played for a coach on staff.
When filling out the defensive coaching staff, the Saints brought in a number of former collegiate coaches under Brandon Staley.