The New Orleans Saints came away with a solid haul in Mel Kiper’s newest ESPN mock draft, but they’re also facing an ideal trade-up scenario. With the top pass rushers within reach, it’s hard to see New Orleans staying put.
General manager Mickey Loomis is infamously impatient on draft day, and the Saints have an obvious need along the defensive line. If highly-rated prospects are still on the board within ten or twelve slots of their pick at No. 29, well: that’s a perfect storm for another move up the board.
