Saints Draft Pitfalls: 3 Players to Avoid

0:00On April 21st, every NFL offseason, fans and analysts dive into mock drafts, dreaming up perfect fits for teams like the New Orleans Saints at Pick. 8. But today, we're flipping the script, spotlighting three first round prospects the Saints should straight up avoid due to red flags on measurables, production, or tape, take Ruben Bain Jr., the edgerusher for Miami. Doos explosive with solid run defense, but his arms measure just 30 and 7-8 inches, putting him low among defensive ends. That means he struggles without that first punch on bigger NFL tackles, and his sack totals only 9.5 last year, over 16 games, ain't. Elite enough for a top pick. Then there's Mackay Lemon, wide receiver out of USC. Even though the Saints could use receiver help early, Lemon's sub-six foot frame, tiny 9 inch hands, and so-so 4.5 second 40 don't. Scream separator. His route stems look shaky, making him a risky fit for their needs.

1:01Meanwhile, Monroe Freeling left tackle from Georgia as blown up lately with great size and pass pro skills. Problem is, his hand placement and run blocking technique, he leans too much, lacks lateral quickness, and would need heavy coaching to fix, which ain't. Ideal for New Orleans right now. Bottom line, with the draft looming, Saints fans should push for other options at 8 that dodge these pitfalls and lock in immediate impact without. The headaches, stay tuned for more draft bars. Stay locked in with NFL News, today AI-powered updates.