Our countdown to the 2021 NFL draft continues, this time recapping the Saints’ 2012 draft haul. Hamstrung by their 2011 draft-day trade for Mark Ingram and the “Bountygate” penalties Roger Goodell brought down on New Orleans, there wasn’t much to write home about — but the Saints still gave it their best effort despite the circumstances.
Reviewing 2012 Saints draft picks and grades
The 2012 NFL draft was one to forget for the New Orleans Saints, who didn’t get the most out of Akiem Hicks while whiffing on other picks.