8/24/2023 0 Comments No saints draft picksNew Orleans takes Tyjae Spears in the fourth round in order to solve that issue. With a potential Kamara multi-game suspension looming, the Saints are in need of depth at the running back position. New Orleans went throw a plethora of running backs in the 2022 season with Alvin Kamara, Mark Ingram, Tony Jones Jr., Dwayne Washington, Latavius Murray, Eno Benjamin and Jordan Howard taking snaps throughout the season. Round 4, Pick 112: Tyjae Spears, Running Back, Tulane Tyjae Spears runs the ball against South Florida (Photo Courtesy of Crescent City Sports/Parker Waters) ![]() He added 420 rushing yards with five touchdowns. In the 2022 season before the injury, Hooker posted 3,135 passing yards and 27 touchdowns. He has shown his ability to get the ball down the field and he is also an impressive runner. ![]() Hooker’s draft stock has took a hit after a torn ACL injury he suffered against South Carolina, but he still has the intangibles to be great at the next level. New Orleans uses their third round pick to lock up a potential quarterback for the future in Hendon Hooker. The Saints biggest concern heading into the offseason will be at the quarterback position as Jameis Winston has dealt with a stint of injuries and Andy Dalton will be a free agent in the spring. Round 3, Pick 71: Hendon Hooker, Quarterback, Tennessee Hendon Hooker throws to a receiver in the first half against South Carolina (Photo Courtesy of AP Photo/Wade Payne) In his final season with Pittsburgh, Kancey racked up 31 total tackles and seven sacks. Calijah Kancey is an absolute menace on the interior with his burst off the line and the quickness that he uses with his hands. New Orleans’ four defensive tackles will all be headed to free agency and the Saints are in need of better production out of this group. Round 2, Pick 40: Calijah Kancey, Defense Tackle, Pittsburgh Calijah Kancey plays against Miami (Photo Courtesy of /Jerry Diapola) In his final year with the Tigers, Ojulari registered 58 total tackles, 5.5 sacks, one fumble forced and one fumble recovery. The Marietta, Georgia native showed his explosiveness off the edge with his athleticism and he can be very disruptive in the defending against the rush. Ojulari has shown that he can be a versatile defender playing both defensive end and linebacker throughout his career at LSU. ![]() Ojulari is the perfect fit in order to fill that void. The Saints pass rush needs attention heading into the 2023 season and B.J. Ojulari reacts after a defensive stop in the first half against Florida State (Photo Courtesy of AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Check out below the first version of the Saints Mock Draft: Round 1, Pick 29 (from DEN via MIA and SF): B.J. New Orleans will make seven selections for this year’s upcoming draft. Originally the Saints were out without a first round draft pick by trading up in last year’s draft to select rookie wide receiver Chris Olave in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. With the news of the Sean Payton trade occurring earlier in the week, New Orleans now secures a late first round draft pick. ![]() The 2023 NFL Draft will be held in Kansas City, Missouri with the first round kicking off on April 27th.
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