The New Orleans Saints defensive line is the thinnest spot on their roster, particularly at defensive tackle, so it makes sense that NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has them prioritizing that need in his new mock draft. And on paper, Pittsburgh Panthers product Calijah Kancey would address the need for a disruptive interior lineman.
But he would be an unprecedented pick for New Orleans, who hasn’t drafted a defensive tackle at his size (281 pounds) with such poor length (30.6-inch arms) since Jeff Ireland was hired to overhaul their college scouting department back in 2015. Still, there’s a lot to like about Kancey if you can overlook his shortcomings. Here’s what Zierlein said about this pick:
