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Mickey Loomis' recent comments suggest that the New Orleans Saints may overlook certain negative measurements in NFL draft prospects, such as arm length, if they have positive attributes. This could impact potential top-10 pick Rueben Bain Jr., whose arm length is below average for his position.
Mickey Loomis pre-draft comment is bad news for potential top-10 pick
Over the past few years, pretty much every sport around the world has become inundated with so many new statistics and measurements that fans really don't know which ones are important vs. which are not. Especially when it comes to evaluating prospects in the NFL, as things like arm length and hand size have become more notably utilized in recent years on a broader scale, especially with the combine becoming more and more important in the eyes of teams.
A name in this year's class who could be harmed by that is Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., who has an arm length that puts him near the bottom of modern players at his position. Over the years, the New Orleans Saints have been a team that has seemingly coveted these types of measurements and tests in their trench selections.
However, general manager Mickey Loomis made it clear recently that, so long as a player has a positive that counteracts the negative, they can be willing to overlook it.
This is a fascinating notion, but one that seems to be common sense, frankly. If a player is so good production-wise that you can overlook measurements, odds are most teams will feel a similar way. While Bain was never a player with exceptional sack production, he did generate pressure at a high rate and has solid run defense to add to his resume.
With the Saints picking at No. 8 in this class, Bain has come up as a potential option many times recently, especially with Cameron Jordan having not re-signed as of yet. It will be up to Loomis and his team of scouts to determine whether or not Bain should be someone they select or pass on.
Mickey Loomis indicated that the Saints might overlook negative measurements if a player has positive attributes that counterbalance them.
Rueben Bain Jr., an edge rusher, has an arm length that is among the shortest for his position, which could hurt his draft stock despite Loomis' comments.
Measurements like arm length and hand size have become increasingly important in evaluating NFL prospects, especially during the combine.
The New Orleans Saints have a history of valuing specific measurements and tests when selecting players for their trenches.

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NEW YORK - APRIL 29: Former USC running back Reggie Bush with his family after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 29, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS - APRIL 29: (L-R) General Manager Mickey Loomis, 2006 second overall NFL draft pick Reggie Bush, and head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints pose together during a press conference on April 29, 2006 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
April 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; Former USC running back Reggie Bush holds up the number one Saints jersey with new head coach Sean Payton during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David Mercer
April 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; Saints general manager Mickey Loomis anouncing former USC running back Reggie Bush while answering questions from the New Orleans media during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David Mercer
April 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; Former USC running back Reggie Bush smiles while answering questions from the New Orleans media along with new head coach Sean Payton during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David Mercer
April 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; New head coach Sean Payton during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David Mercer
April 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; Former USC running back Reggie Bush smiles whil answering questions from the New Orleans media during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David Mercer
NEW YORK - APRIL 22: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (R) introduces Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. Brees then announced that the Saints had selected Patrick Robinson from Florida State with the last pick of the first round (number 32 overall). (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 22: (L-R) Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints shares a laugh with Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little during the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 22: Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints announces that the Saints selected Patrick Robinson from the Florida State with the number 32 overall pick during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 22: Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints announces that the Saints selected Patrick Robinson from the Florida State with the number 32 overall pick during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) greets Cameron Jordan, #24 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints, on stage during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Cameron Jordan/Getty Images)
Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) is introduced as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) is introduced as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) is introduced as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) greets Mark Ingram, #28 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints, on stage during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 31: A fan in a nun's habit holds up a New Orleans Saints jersey at the NFL Draft display during the Super Bowl XLVII NFL Experience at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on January 31, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
Apr 25, 2013; New York, NY, USA; St. Jude's research hospital patient Markell Gregoire (left) and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) introduce Kenny Vaccaro (Texas) as the number fifteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with a jersey after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Andrus Peat (Stanford) poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number 13th overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) hugs with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) reacts with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Marshon Lattimore poses after being selected as the number 11 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Marshon Lattimore poses with commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number 11 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ryan Ramczyk (Wisconsin) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 32 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Marshon Lattimore of Ohio State visits the SiriusXM NFL Radio talkshow after being picked #11 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Ryan Ramczyk of Wisconsin visits the SiriusXM NFL Radio talkshow after being picked #32 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "ON THE CLOCK" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "ON THE CLOCK" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Marcus Davenport of UTSA greets fans after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Marcus Davenport of UTSA after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Marcus Davenport of UTSA after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Marcus Davenport with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number fourteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Marcus Davenport with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number fourteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Godell announces the pick of Texas-San Antonio defensive end Marcus Davenport by the New Orleans Saints during the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the pick of the New Orleans Saints during the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the New Orleans Saints, Head Coach Sean Payton speaks via teleconference after being selected during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)
UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Cesar Ruiz reacts after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)
UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Cesar Ruiz reacts after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)
Apr 29, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A New Orleans Saints fan cheers before the 2021 NFL Draft at First Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell greets a New Orleans Saints fan sitting in the commissioners chair on stage during the 2021 NFL Draft at First Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces Payton Turner as the 28th selection by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces Payton Turner as the 28th selection by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Chris Olave poses onstage after being selected 11th by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave celebrates with fans after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave celebrates with fans after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave is announced as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Chris Olave celebrates onstage after being selected 11th by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Northern Iowa offensive tackle Trevor Penning is announced as the nineteenth overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Northern Iowa offensive tackle Trevor Penning after being selected as the nineteenth overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 29: Cam Jordan (R) and Dustin Poirier announce the New Orleans Saints' 49th overall pick during round two of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Clemson defensive lineman Bryan Bresee after being selected by the New Orlean Saints twenty ninth overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 28: New Orleans Saints fans react to their teams selection in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station on April 28, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Oregon State Beavers tackle Taliese Fuaga is selected as the No. 14 pick of the first round by the New Orleans Saints during the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas was was selected 9th overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field on April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Texas Longhorns tackle Kelvin Banks is selected as the No. 9 pick by the New Orleans Saints during the NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Former New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the team’s selection with the 40th overall pick during the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Former New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the team’s selection with the 40th overall pick during the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Apr 25, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Former New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the team’s selection with the 40th overall pick during the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Tork Mason/USA Today Network via Imagn Images
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NEW YORK - APRIL 29: Former USC running back Reggie Bush with his family after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 29, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - APRIL 29: Former USC running back Reggie Bush with his family after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 29, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS - APRIL 29: (L-R) General Manager Mickey Loomis, 2006 second overall NFL draft pick Reggie Bush, and head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints pose together during a press conference on April 29, 2006 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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April 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; Former USC running back Reggie Bush holds up the number one Saints jersey with new head coach Sean Payton during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David Mercer
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April 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; Saints general manager Mickey Loomis anouncing former USC running back Reggie Bush while answering questions from the New Orleans media during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David Mercer
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April 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; Former USC running back Reggie Bush smiles while answering questions from the New Orleans media along with new head coach Sean Payton during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David Mercer
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April 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; New head coach Sean Payton during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David Mercer
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April 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; Former USC running back Reggie Bush smiles whil answering questions from the New Orleans media during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David Mercer
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NEW YORK - APRIL 22: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (R) introduces Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. Brees then announced that the Saints had selected Patrick Robinson from Florida State with the last pick of the first round (number 32 overall). (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - APRIL 22: (L-R) Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints shares a laugh with Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little during the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - APRIL 22: Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints announces that the Saints selected Patrick Robinson from the Florida State with the number 32 overall pick during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - APRIL 22: Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints announces that the Saints selected Patrick Robinson from the Florida State with the number 32 overall pick during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) greets Cameron Jordan, #24 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints, on stage during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Cameron Jordan/Getty Images)
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Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) is introduced as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) is introduced as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) is introduced as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) greets Mark Ingram, #28 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints, on stage during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
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Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 31: A fan in a nun's habit holds up a New Orleans Saints jersey at the NFL Draft display during the Super Bowl XLVII NFL Experience at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on January 31, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
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Apr 25, 2013; New York, NY, USA; St. Jude's research hospital patient Markell Gregoire (left) and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) introduce Kenny Vaccaro (Texas) as the number fifteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with a jersey after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Andrus Peat (Stanford) poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number 13th overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) hugs with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) reacts with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Marshon Lattimore poses after being selected as the number 11 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Marshon Lattimore poses with commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number 11 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ryan Ramczyk (Wisconsin) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 32 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Marshon Lattimore of Ohio State visits the SiriusXM NFL Radio talkshow after being picked #11 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Ryan Ramczyk of Wisconsin visits the SiriusXM NFL Radio talkshow after being picked #32 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "ON THE CLOCK" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "ON THE CLOCK" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Marcus Davenport of UTSA greets fans after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Marcus Davenport of UTSA after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Marcus Davenport of UTSA after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Marcus Davenport with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number fourteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Marcus Davenport with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number fourteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Godell announces the pick of Texas-San Antonio defensive end Marcus Davenport by the New Orleans Saints during the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the pick of the New Orleans Saints during the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the New Orleans Saints, Head Coach Sean Payton speaks via teleconference after being selected during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)
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UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Cesar Ruiz reacts after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)
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UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Cesar Ruiz reacts after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)
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Apr 29, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A New Orleans Saints fan cheers before the 2021 NFL Draft at First Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 29, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell greets a New Orleans Saints fan sitting in the commissioners chair on stage during the 2021 NFL Draft at First Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces Payton Turner as the 28th selection by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces Payton Turner as the 28th selection by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Chris Olave poses onstage after being selected 11th by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave celebrates with fans after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave celebrates with fans after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave is announced as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Chris Olave celebrates onstage after being selected 11th by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Northern Iowa offensive tackle Trevor Penning is announced as the nineteenth overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Northern Iowa offensive tackle Trevor Penning after being selected as the nineteenth overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 29: Cam Jordan (R) and Dustin Poirier announce the New Orleans Saints' 49th overall pick during round two of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Clemson defensive lineman Bryan Bresee after being selected by the New Orlean Saints twenty ninth overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 28: New Orleans Saints fans react to their teams selection in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station on April 28, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
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Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Oregon State Beavers tackle Taliese Fuaga is selected as the No. 14 pick of the first round by the New Orleans Saints during the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas was was selected 9th overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field on April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Texas Longhorns tackle Kelvin Banks is selected as the No. 9 pick by the New Orleans Saints during the NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Former New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the team’s selection with the 40th overall pick during the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Former New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the team’s selection with the 40th overall pick during the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Apr 25, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Former New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the team’s selection with the 40th overall pick during the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Tork Mason/USA Today Network via Imagn Images
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