Expectations are running high for the New Orleans Saints rookie draft class — the team blew up its defensive line this offseason and added early-round talents like Bryan Bresee and Isaiah Foskey to help rebuild the unit, all while replenishing the depth chart on offense by making moves to get Kendre Miller, Nick Saldiveri, Jake Haener, and A.T. Perry. And don’t sleep on fifth-round safety Jordan Howden, or some of the team’s hungry undrafted free agents.
But which of those first-year pros are in the best position to succeed? Who can make the biggest positive impact in their rookie season? Here are our staff picks exploring that exact question: