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2020 NFL Draft: 5 players Saints could take in Round 1

By Rucker Haringey

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 28: Drew Brees #9 speaks with head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints during a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 28: Drew Brees #9 speaks with head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints during a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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Noah Igbinoghene
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 05: Noah Igbinoghene #4 of the Auburn Tigers looks on during the second quarter of a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) /

2. Noah Igbinoghene

Wide receiver isn’t the only position the Saints can address with their first-round pick. Adding a talented cornerback would also be a solid move for New Orleans. Igbinoghene represents an intriguing option for them at 24.

The Saints would be a great landing spot for the former Auburn star. Marshon Lattimore and Janoris Jenkins should be able to hold down the team’s starting spots next year. That would allow Igbinoghene to learn the ropes of life in the NFL at his own pace.

The key for the Saints would be making sure he’s ready to contribute down the stretch. A modest improvement in his technique could make him a really good No. 3 cornerback by the time the playoffs roll around.

Igbinoghene doesn’t have star potential, but that’s not what the Saints are going to get at cornerback this late in Round 1. Could New Orleans try to trade up to grab a higher rated pass defender? Never rule that out for a team that wants to maximize Brees’ window.

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