Here’s what Mel Kiper, Jr. had to say re-grading the Saints draft:
New Orleans Saints
Post-draft grade: C
It’s hard to be excited about this draft class so far. I know New Orleans got major reps out of both Stephone Anthony and Hau’oli Kikaha, but while I like both those guys as prospects, do they start on a normal defense? The Saints had one of the worst defenses in league history and missed the playoffs because of that, so do we just say “Great draft!” because the guys played a lot? I don’t think so, though I really like Anthony. Also remember, Anthony was added only because Jimmy Graham, a franchise icon, was traded. Anthony can be a great player and that swap is still unsettling for some. Andrus Peat is still an unknown, and beyond that it’s mostly wait and see.
New grade: C+
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