Teams like the New Orleans Saints look to the NFL draft as an opportunity to add upgrades just as much as their best shot at replacing what they lost in free agency, and they have a list of players set to hit the market who could be tough to replace. Fortunately, the talent pool in the 2023 NFL draft doesn’t lack for options at positions like tight end, defensive tackle, and defensive end. Here are a couple of quick names to know going into next week’s NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, where each of these young players hopes to stand out:
NFL draft replacements for 5 of the Saints’ top free agents
2023 NFL draft replacements for 5 of the New Orleans Saints’ top free agents, from Juwan Johnson to Marcus Davenport and Mark Ingram: