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The New Orleans Saints finally found a trade partner in the third round of this year’s NFL draft, moving up to select Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun. Baun was considered by some outlets to be a first-round prospect due to his sky-high production in 2019, including 19.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks.
Naturally, fans and observers on Twitter brought some colorful responses to the Saints addressing their most important roster need.
Hamilton will be a force inside for Jaguars and I love the Baun pick for the Saints
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) April 25, 2020
Love Baun man. Really do
— Kolby Smith (@TheSaintsStop) April 25, 2020
As much Big Ten football as I watch, I'm not fully educated on Zack Baun, but I love the Saints for addressing their problem at linebacker., especially for someone as versatile as Baun.
— Saints Daily (@SaintsDaily1) April 25, 2020
Dear Saints Fans – you'll be super happy with Baun – you might not be familiar with him b/c you don't see a lot of Big FB – but if you did, you'd be thrilled as you will be once you see him in action.
Smart, physical and fast – great addition
— Cheesetrader (@cheesetrader1) April 25, 2020
Ask and you shall receive!
Zack Baun (as an EDGE) graded as the 5th best EDGE among all Power 5 qualifiers in 2019 89.7 – OVR grade.
He also graded as the 4th best defensive player in the Big Ten, regardless of position.
His 21.0% pressure rate was third best in the Big Ten. pic.twitter.com/V6priQWWbD
— PFF NO Saints (@PFF_Saints) April 25, 2020
Zack Baun, well, he gone (finally), selected by Saints at No. 74. Heck, the Chiefs have almost come back around at this point. (Not exactly, but we're moving fast tonight.) #NFLDraft
— Jeff Rosen (@jeff_rosen88) April 25, 2020
Saints traded up to take Zach Baun one pick before the Colts. Damn, I really wanted to see the Colts scoop him up.
— Nick Early (@nicklas_early) April 25, 2020
I thought Baun was a 2nd round guy!!💪🏿💪🏿#saints
— Keithen Valentine (@Valentine_S2H) April 25, 2020
Zack Baun falling is a great pick for the Saints, he's a 1st round talent #NFLDraft2020
— Max O'Neill (@MaxONeill16) April 25, 2020
I like the pick by the Saints. Baun will probably start at OLB, surprised he fell this far in the draft. Giving up our 3rd next year, better be worth it.
— Drew McCollom (@drew_mccollom) April 25, 2020
Zack Baun is a baller, solid pick by Saints
— Adam McGinnis (@adammcginnis) April 25, 2020
NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah said medical concerns are the only reason why new Saints LB Zack Baun fell this far.
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) April 25, 2020
Just a hell of a pick from the Saints. Baun can help them out with their needs at the second level and add juice and technique off the edge.
— Laurie Horesh (@LaurieHoresh) April 25, 2020
SAINTS TRADED UP TO GET ZACH BAUN WE HAVE A LB NOW BOYS!!!! pic.twitter.com/hMIBr9JP11
— ⚡Jody2339 (SupahSquad) (@Jody2339) April 25, 2020
#Saints told us they would trade up if a player they had a vision for was on the board. Coach Sean Payton wanted a LB and was a big fan of Wisconsin LB Zack Baun.
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) April 25, 2020
Zack Baun should’ve been a first round pick. Why are #Saints fans SO quick to lose faith in Loomis and Payton?
— Zach Nunez (@ZachNunez10) April 25, 2020
The Saints getting Zach Baun in the 3rd round may be viewed as the steal of the draft in a few years. Nobody would have been shocked if he had gone in the first round. #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2020
— NFLDraftNut (@NutNfl) April 25, 2020
If the Saints get Zach Baun here, that’s a great get. Can’t believe he’s fallen this far. #NFLDraft #StreetSmarts
— Scott Porter (@ScottPorter) April 25, 2020
Sean Payton getting Zack Baun in the third round a year after getting Chauncey Gardner-Johnson in the fourth round: pic.twitter.com/tw51VSlrWv
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) April 25, 2020
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