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Draft Grade — Saints
Overall
D-
ValueB
NeedB
TradesF
FutureC-
The Saints bet the future on Ward. The board says D-. The Saints lost the trade war and it was not close, handing partners the better end again and again.
Cam Ward gives the offense a face and a plan, and the grade leans heavily on whether he hits. They will regret leaving edge rusher for another day if the season turns on it. They are betting the present roster is worth a lighter draft next spring.
In the end, a class the front office will want to grow past quickly.
Pick Analysis
Pick4
Rnd1
Cam Ward
In pick No. 4 they get a passer to set the clock by. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick42
Rnd2
Xavier Restrepo
No drama and no debate, Xavier Restrepo went about where he belonged in Round 2, Pick 10. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick68
Rnd3
Garrett Nussmeier
Garrett Nussmeier at the 68th overall pick is a sensible buy, a touch better than market for the quarterback. It fills a real need, too.
Pick79
Rnd3
Ollie Gordon II
No edge and no loss on Ollie Gordon II in pick 79; it is a wash and a sensible one. The roster fit checks out.
Pick98
Rnd3
Danny Stutsman
The board had Danny Stutsman higher than No. 98, and the linebacker fell to them anyway. It adds depth where they could use a little.










