We’re looking back on every sixth-round New Orleans Saints draft pick since 2002, a round the team has struggled to find great value under longtime general manager Mickey Loomis. The Saints have made 16 picks in Round 6 in this span, but there aren’t many memorable players to choose from. It’s important to keep that in mind when looking at the draft capital available to the team and which prospects are on the board in next week’s 2023 NFL draft.
You can find our previous breakdowns by round below:
2002, Pick 186: QB J.T. O'Sullivan, UC Davis
2002, Pick 196: TE John Gilmore, Penn State
2003, Pick 203: WR Kareem Kelly, USC
2005, Pick 193: DT Jason Jefferson, Wisconsin
2006, Pick 171: WR Mike Hass, Oregon State
2006, Pick 174: DB Josh Lay, Pittsburgh
2008, Pick 178: K Taylor Mehlhaff, Wisconsin
2012, Pick 179: G Andrew Tiller, Syracuse
2013, Pick 183: DE Rufus Johnson, Tarleton State
2014, Pick 202: OL Tavon Rooks, Kansas State
2017, Pick 196: DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, Miami
2018, Pick 189: CB Kamrin Moore, Boston College
2018, Pick 201: RB Boston Scott, Louisiana Tech
2019, Pick 177: S Saquan Hampton, Rutgers
2021, Pick 206: T Landon Young, Kentucky
2022, Pick 194: DT Jordan Jackson, Air Force
