24. New Orleans Saints
Kenneth Murray | LB | Oklahoma
Quarterback is a popular pick here, but similar to their NFC South rivals in Tampa Bay, I don’t see the Saints spending their early draft resources trying to replace their Hall of Fame quarterback instead of helping him win now.
This defense still has playmakers at key spots across the board, but they need a young linebacker who can make plays sideline-to-sideline on all three downs.
Murray is a fiery competitor and a vocal leader, with the smarts and athleticism to make an immediate impact. His presence will be a huge addition to a team that’s still built to go deep into the playoffs behind Drew Brees and a star-studded offense.