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New Orleans Saints: Complete 7-round mock draft

By Josh Criswell

Sep 20, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; A New Orleans Saints helmet on the field before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul 15, 2015; Birmingham, AL, USA; General view of an Arkansas Razorbacks helmet during SEC media days at the Wynfrey Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
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Round 4: Arkansas offensive guard Sebastian Tretola

Plenty of praise goes to the Arkansas Razorbacks offensive line as a whole, and there is good reason why.

The unit has allowed quarterback Brandon Allen the pass protection to relax in the pocket and pick apart SEC defenses for the better part of the past two seasons. Most notable, though, is the elite run blocking that has been a staple of the Arkansas offense for years.

Despite losing senior running back Jonathan Williams to a season-ending foot injury for the entire season, the Razorbacks’ rushing attack did not miss a beat. Junior running back Alex Collins recorded his third consecutive 1,000-yard rushing campaign, with the big maulers up front decimating several respected defenses in the process.

And on one of the most celebrated offensive lines in the country, Sebastian Tretola stands out among the rest.

At 6-foot-5, 334 pounds, Tretola possesses the size necessary to instantly compete on the interior offensive line in the NFL, and his talent has been well-documented. He earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2015, in addition to being named the SEC Co-Jacobs Blocking Trophy Award winner.

Tretola has established his run blocking prowess throughout college, something that would fit perfectly with an offense that aims to be more run-oriented with Drew Bees’ retirement looming in the near future.

Next: Round 5: Notre Dame cornerback KeiVarae Russell

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