Chris Adams: Saints' Line Stabilizer

0:00It's April 7th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. Chris Adams out of Memphis is the kind of gritty offensive tackle prospect flying under the radar in this NFL draft class. At 6 foot 5 and 311 pounds, he's got the perfect frame for the pros, with a lead consistency that screams long-term starter. For the Saints, who's been shuffling their line with injuries, he's not just depth, he could be the fix they need on the edge. These stats back it up big time. Last year, he earned an 82.8 run blocking grade and 81.1 in pass protection from PFF numbers that stack up against top-power-five guys. Adams played every single snap at Old Dominion in 2023 and started every game at left tackle from Memphis, proving he's durable as they come. The Saints' offensive line has been a headache, especially a tackle, even after signing guard David Edwards. He needs stability and versatility, and Adams delivers, having started at both left and

1:00right tackle in college. He can step in without messing up the whole scheme if someone goes down. What stands out is his track record, a stretch of 240 true pass sets without a sack, plus invites to the east-west Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl. NFL scouts see his tape translating, and New Orleans has a knack for unearthing gyms from mid-majors like Terran Armstead, bottom line, grabbing Adams in the middle rounds, gives the Saints a high motor protector who's all about availability key to keeping their quarterback. Safe in the NFC South Grind. This could be the smart move that stabilizes their line for years.