The New Orleans Saints don’t lack for options in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft, with a plethora of wide receivers available to help address their biggest team need — but the team should attack multiple vulnerabilities with their pair of first-round picks. While there isn’t a quarterback prospect who looks ready to unseat Jameis Winston as the starter, that is another position the Saints could target, as are other priorities like left tackle and safety. But with this team we can’t rule out wild-card prospects at cornerback, linebacker, or even offensive guard.
So with that in mind, the Saints Wire staff each picked three prospects we’d love to see New Orleans land in the first round of this year’s draft. Maybe we’ll get lucky and see one or two of them in black and gold on Thursday night:
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WR Chris Olave, Ohio State
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The smoothest route runner in the draft, Olave’s ability to get open with consistency is exactly what the Saints are missing at receiver. He led the Buckeyes passing attack for three years as the go-to receiver on the depth chart and is built more like Calvin Ridley than Julio Jones, but brings similar skills as a vertical playmaker. Michael Thomas has already become something of a mentor for Olave, and the two could be fantastic together. – John Sigler
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S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame
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There’s no question about whether Hamilton should be the pick if he makes it to New Orleans’ draft slot. He’s an elite prospect who has suffered from playing an undervalued position and limited straight-line athleticism in pro day testing, but neither of those qualities are apparent on film. He’s developed a brilliant football IQ and uses it to wreak havoc on opponents from the back end. The Saints would be very lucky to land him. – John…
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