Almost half way through the NFL Draft and eight of the first thirteen players drafted thus far have been on the offensive side of the ball, including four quarterbacks.
That's great news for Saints fans who hope to see the team draft a quality defensive player. At this rate, Sean Payton and company will have their choice of quite a few desirable defensive front seven players.
And they'd be crazy not to because still on the board are Da'Quan Bowers, Justin Houston, Adrian Clayborn, Muhammad Wilkerson, Akeem Ayers, Corey Liuget, Cameron Heyward, Cameron Jordan, and Martez Wilson.
Here's a look at the first round draft results thus far tonight:
| Pick | Team | Actual 2011 Draft Selection | CSC Mock Draft | Correct? |
| 1 | Carolina Panthers | QB Cam Newton - Auburn | QB Cam Newton - Auburn | Yes |
| 2 | Denver Broncos | LB Von Miller - Texas A&M | DT Marcell Dareus - Alabama | No (+5) |
| 3 | Buffalo Bills | DT Marcell Dareus - Alabama | QB Blaine Gabbert - Missouri | No (+1) |
| 4 | Cincinnati Bengals | WR A.J. Green - Georgia | DE Da'Quan Bowers - Clemson | No (+4) |
| 5 | Arizona Cardinals | CB Patrick Peterson - LSU | CB Patrick Peterson - LSU | Yes |
| 6 | Atlanta Falcons (from Browns) | WR Julio Jones - Alabama | DE Cameron Jordan - Cal | No (+4) |
| 7 | San Francisco 49ers | DE Aldon Smith - Missouri | LB Von Miller - Texas A&M | No (+21) |
| 8 | Tennessee Titans | QB Jake Locker - Washington | WR A.J. Green - Georgia | No |
| 9 | Dallas Cowboys | OT Tyron Smith - USC | CB Prince Amukamara - Nebraska | No (+3) |
| 10 | Jacksonville Jaguars (From Redskins) | QB Blaine Gabbert - Missouri | WR Julio Jones - Alabama | No (-7) |
| 11 | Houston Texans | DE J.J.Watt - Wisconsin | DE/OLB Robert Quinn - UNC | No (+5) |
| 12 | Minnesota Vikings | QB Christian Ponder - Florida St. | OT Tyron Smith - USC | No |
| 13 | Detroit Lions | DT Nick Fairley - Auburn | OT Anthony Castonzo - BC | No (+1) |