Saints Day 2 Mock Draft: Two Players that could be headed to New Orleans next

Round 2, #42 – S/CB Treydan Stukes

So many good options are available in the second round, and at pick 42, it was very difficult to make a choice. I could have gone with RG and completely fixed the offense, maybe EDGE, which addresses the top need, or nose tackle, and get Davon Godchaux’s replacement. This was the thought process, but Treydan Stukes, out of Arizona, was staring me in the face. After Alontae Taylor left in free agency, the slot CB position became a major need, and Stukes may be the perfect replacement. He is excellent in zone coverage, a good tackler, 6-foot-1, with ideal arm length, great athletic testing, and a history of playing safety. The belief is that the Saints will play a safety in the slot instead of a corner, as they did last season. As of now, one of or is set to move into that spot, but why not get a player who can play safety and already thrives in the slot? If Stukes were a Senior Bowl prospect, this pick may be solidified if he’s available at 42, but because he’s not, the Saints may prefer a different prospect.