ESPN’s 7-round NFL mock draft brings a big haul for the Saints

ESPN’s Jordan Reid put together a 7-round NFL mock draft which brought a big haul for the Saints, who invested multiple picks in the trenches:

Here’s a deep dive into the 2023 NFL draft from ESPN’s Jordan Reid, who assembled a seven-round mock draft with projections for all 32 teams — including the New Orleans Saints, who got great value with several of their early-round picks.

The Saints aren’t the easiest team to project for. They have some quirky draft habits and unique team needs, and an established core of talent that makes it hard for rookies to carve out a role right away. But Reid managed to link them to some players who could help them out a lot in 2023. Here’s a look at each of the Saints picks from his extensive mock draft: