Saints find a way to get the linebacker they needed
Head coach Sean Payton said going into the second day of the NFL Draft that the Saints needed to get a linebacker “in some way, shape or form.” Enter a trade and Zack Baun.
view moreSaints trade up in third round to draft Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun
The New Orleans Saints traded up 14 spots in the 2020 NFL Draft to pick a player some rated as a first round talent.
view moreRagin’ Cajuns OL Robert Hunt taken in NFL Draft second round by Dolphins
Two-time All-Sun Belt Conference performer Robert Hunt became the fourth player in Louisiana Football history selected in the Second Round of the NFL Draft after he was chosen by the Miami Dolphins with the 39th overall pick.
view moreAudio: Sean Payton, Cesar Ruiz post-NFL Draft first round
The Saints selected Michigan interior lineman Cesar Ruiz with the 24th overall pick.
view moreRoundup: What they are saying about Saints selection of Cesar Ruiz
As we have detailed, the selection of Michigan interior offensive lineman Cesar Ruiz of Michigan in the first round created quite a buzz.
view moreSaints stay put, make solid, sensible pick in the first round
As the first round of the NFL draft moved toward the New Orleans Saints’ position Thursday night, the intriguing possibilities kept increasing in number.
view moreSaints first round selection of Cesar Ruiz over LSU options fits recent organizational philosophy
From an organizational perspective, the Saints went with what has been a winning philosophy, building from the inside-out.
view moreNFL Draft provides needed diversion, several surprises in opening round
The decision to hold the NFL Draft, as scheduled, was an excellent one.
view moreLSU sets school record with five first round picks
LSU had five players selected in the first round to break the previous school record set in 2007.
view moreSaints select Michigan offensive lineman Cesar Ruiz in first round
Ruiz was the consensus top rated interior offensive lineman in the draft.
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