Ranking the 5 most important Saints draft needs before the first round

The New Orleans Saints did a good job addressing needs through free agency but they can still improve with smart picks in the 2020 NFL Draft

Which roster needs should be the highest priority for the New Orleans Saints in the 2020 NFL Draft? With the first round of selections inching closer by the minute, it’s time for a final review of the team’s draft needs before the clock starts ticking. Here are the five areas the Saints should hope to improve in this year’s event.

1. Linebacker

(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

With just one healthy starter returning from last year’s squad (first-team All-Pro Demario Davis) and no projected starters under contract beyond 2020, it’s important for the Saints to find some continuity in the middle of their defense. While Alex Anzalone and Kiko Alonso are talented players, neither of them can be counted on to see through a 16-game season.

Three prospects to know:

  • Patrick Queen, LSU
  • Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma
  • Sleeper: Logan Wilson, Wyoming
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