That’s a wrap. Here’s what ended up happening in our “bold moves” seven-round Saints mock draft:
- Round 1. Traded up from No. 24 to No. 10 (via Cleveland Browns) in exchange for our 2021 first- and third-round picks, selecting Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb
- Round 2. Traded up from No. 88 to No. 49 (via Pittsburgh Steelers) in exchange for our 2021 second-round pick and a swap of 2020 fourth-round picks (No. 130 for No. 135), selecting Michigan linebacker Josh Uche
- Round 3. Traded this pick to help move up in Round 2
- Round 4. Traded back from No. 130 to No. 135 to help move up in Round 2. Then traded No. 135 and next year’s fourth rounder to move up to No. 118, selecting Florida State running back Cam Akers
- Round 5. Remained at No. 169, selecting Temple cornerback Harrison Hand
- Round 6. Remained at No. 203, selecting Louisiana guard Kevin Dotson
- Round 7. Traded this pick back in 2018 to help acquire New York Giants cornerback Eli Apple
And for those keeping score at home, we still have five picks remaining in the 2021 draft (including two projected comp picks), as well as a full slate in 2022. That’s not the worst point the Saints have found themselves to close out an offseason.
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