As the NFL Scouting Combine workouts get under way on Wednesday, there will be a few players for New Orleans Saints fans to watch closely. One position in particular will pique interest based on the undeniable need at the position: interior defensive line. While the Saints try to work out another extensions with 2016 fourth-round draft pick David Onyemata, they currently have no defensive tackles under contract in 2023.
While some free agents will be tempting, adding young talent from the draft should be seen as a high-priority for head coach Dennis Allen’s defense. This year’s interior defensive line class is an impressively deep one, especially if a team is in the search for a run-stuffer. But there will be a few disruptive pass-rushers available as well. Here are three defensive tackles to focus in on at this year’s NFL Scouting Combine, what to watch for and which roles they could serve in New Orleans