Saint's Mock Draft Selection
Pride of Detroit, the SB Nation Detroit Lions blog, is having a community mock draft and I volunteered for the Saint's pick. I am determined to draft defense throughout the draft (I'm pretty sure it'll only last 2 rounds though). That being said I'm wondering what the Saint's community want to draft. It'll be helpful for me if you can layout team needs and players you'd prefer. (I'm not being lazy, I've researched a lot already, I just want to know what the fans think) I've already got a bit of a board set up here it is so far:
Team Needs
OLB: Everette Brown OLB, Florida St. Skilled linebacker explosive with great speed, but may be more suitable for a 3-4 defense. Doesn't have a lot of bulk. Probably won't be available at #14
Brian Cushing OLB, USC Looks to be a good choice from the 14th pick. He has good size and bulk as well as a hard worker. Furthermore he's from USC, which spits out some pretty talented linebackers
Clay Matthews OLB, USC USC linebackers is a bit of a theme, excellent motor and very tough but a bit of a tweener
CB/Safety: Malcolm Jenkins CB/S, Ohio St. It's basically Jenkin's pick to lose, unless someone unexpected slips, or he's taken, I'm kind of sold on Jenkins. One of the USC linebackers could take it as well. But this is a community draft so anything could happen. The Saint's porous secondary was it's main drawback last year. They ranked in the bottom of the barrel as far as pass defense goes. They invested free agent money in upgrading their secondary but it's time to secure the shutdown corner of the future. Jenkins is as good as they come. Eat it 40yd dash times!
Vontae Davis CB, Illinois He's got all the tools to be a stud corner, but some attitude issues arose and his stock slipped, I wouldn't look past Vontae Davis just because the "experts" have him projected the late first. He has skills, the tape shows it. If he can become more mature and work on stamina he'll be in a Saint's uniform (at least in my mind lol)
DT: BJ Raji DT, Boston College The only DT I would consider in this spot, Peria Jerry just doesn't do it for me unless I trade down. Massive bulk and will only get stronger. Probably won't slip but you have to mention him. Raji will allow the Saints linebackers to roam around more and focus less on the inside
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jenkins allday
Superbowl bound!!!...I hope? Go Saints! :D

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