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NFL Draft 2021: 3 best outcomes for New Orleans Saints in Round 1

By Cole Thompson

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "ON THE CLOCK" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "ON THE CLOCK" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) dives for a catch but misses the catch against Northwestern defensive back Greg Newsome II (2) during the third quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.
Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) dives for a catch but misses the catch against Northwestern defensive back Greg Newsome II (2) during the third quarter of a NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette. /

2. Hope Northwestern’s Greg Newsome falls down the board

By all indication, New Orleans seems to be targeting a cornerback as their first round pick. Horn would be one option but keep in mind Patrick Surtain II out of Alabama would be a second should they move up.

If New Orleans were to stay put at No. 28 to still target a weapon, one name that could be an ideal fit would be Newsome from Northwestern. If injuries weren’t such a concern, there’s reasons to believe the former Wildcat would be a consensus top-three cornerback in the class.

Based on the defense ran in New Orleans, Newsome would be a prime fit since his zone skills are top-notch. During his final season in Evanston, he allowed just 12 receptions for 93 total yards of offense and a touchdown in coverage. He’s a similar player to that of Philadelphia Eagles Darius Slay and works well when asked to play off-ball.

Newsome’s range is anywhere between No. 16-30. Should the Saints be in love with him, even trading up a tad to say No. 21 could be worth it long-term. With two third-round picks, one could certainly entice a team like the Colts to move down few spots.

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