New Orleans Saints 2008 NFL Draft Review
April 30, 2008
By Tony Moss, NFL Editor
(Sports Network) -
1 – Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC (6-0, 309); 2 – Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana
(5-11, 188); 5 – DeMario Presley, DT, North Carolina State (6-3, 299);
5 – Carl Nicks, T, Nebraska (6-5, 341); 6 – Taylor Mehlhaff, K,
Wisconsin (5-10, 183); 7 – Adrian Arrington, WR, Michigan (6-3, 202)
Analysis: The Saints weren’t able to move up to draft Glenn Dorsey, but
got a pretty solid consolation prize when they traded up into the No. 7
spot to draft Ellis. Ellis is a versatile interior presence who will
start right away for New Orleans. The athletic Porter will also be
needed immediately for a team that is thin at corner, but there is some
question about his toughness. The Saints took some big chances on the
second day. Nicks and Arrington both have character issues, there are
questions about Presley’s desire and work ethic, and New Orleans made
Mehlhaff the first kicker taken in the Draft despite the fact that many
scouts regard him as purely a kickoff specialist. The Saints came out
of the Draft still in need of another pass rushing threat and offensive
line depth.
Bottom Line: Ellis was a great selection, but there isn’t a whole lot to get excited about thereafter.
Grade: C
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