New Orleans Saints Draft Picks with Analysis
April 29, 2008
Round 1 Sedrick Ellis DT 6’1″ 305lb USC
Pick Analysis:The Saints traded up to boost the
interior of their front four. Ellis will be counted on to clog up the
line of scrimmage and be a disruptive force in the backfield. His best
traits are exceptional strength and great instincts.
Round 2 Tracy Porter CB 5’11″ 185lb Indiana
| Pick Analysis:The Saints continue to address their defense, as Porter projects as a third corner. He was productive at Indiana, but like many corners, is not known as a good tackler. |
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Round 5 DeMario Pressley DT 6’3″ 301lb NC State
Pick Analysis:The latest in a recent tradition of
North Carolina State defensive ends like former No. 1 overall pick
Mario Williams and former first-round pick Manny Lawson. Pressley has
great athleticism, speed and quickness for his size. He is an explosive
player off the ball with good upside.
Round 5 Carl Nicks OT 6’5″ 341lb Nebraska
Pick Analysis:Nicks hasn’t played enough college
football to expect great things from him early in his career. He does
have bulk and can move better than expected at his weight. There are
some concerns that he will battle weight issues throughout his career,
but he can block a linebacker in space. This is a boom-or-bust pick.
Round 6 Taylor Mehlhaff K 5’10″ 185lb Wisconsin
Pick Analysis:Mehlhaff is a left-footed kicker with
good accuracy. Good, not great, leg strength. He’s more of a 45-yard
and in kicker, but demonstrated great accuracy while kicking in a tough
place at Wisconsin.
Round 7 Adrian Arrington WR 6’3″ 203lb Michigan
Pick Analysis:Some thought Arrington was a very good
player that was overshadowed by Manningham at Michigan. He has good
hands and caught a lot of passes. He lacks breakaway speed, but is a
good possession receiver. A hamstring injury that prevented him from
working out at the combine hurt his stock.
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