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Late-round weapons to eye for the New Orleans Saints in the 2016 NFL Draft

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Nov 22, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane wide receiver Keyarris Garrett (1) makes a reception during the second quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane wide receiver Keyarris Garrett (1) makes a reception during the second quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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The New Orleans Saints will use the 2016 NFL Draft to fill some voids at several positions, but picking a wide receiver should wait until the later rounds.

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May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Brandin Cooks (Oregon State) poses for photos after being selected as the number twenty overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft to the New Orleans Saints at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

The NFL draft is just over three months away. The New Orleans Saints have many voids to fill at several positions, with wide receiver being one. However, going receiver in the first or second round could be a mistake because of how bad the Saints’ defense has been.

Some fans think Drew Brees needs a big target that he can go to, which is understandable, but there is a way to help the defense and still get him an additional weapon. Sure, Laquon Treadwell or Josh Doctson are very good players and would help the Saints’ offense tremendously, but it is not the position New Orleans needs to go with early in the draft.

However, there are some solid receivers that standout and could still be available between the third and seventh rounds. With that said, here are some players New Orleans Saints fans should keep an eye on.

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