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2016 NFL Draft: 7 players for the New Orleans Saints to target in each round

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Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2015 Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2015 Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Su'a Cravens
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Round 2, Pick 47

Su’a Cravens, LB/S, USC
6-foot-1, 226 LBS

Cravens is a versatile player who can help backup Dannell Ellerbe at weakside linebacker in case he doesn’t stay healthy, or can fill the Rafael Bush void and be that third safety the New Orleans Saints need.  He is a playmaker and would be a nice upgrade.

Vernon Butler, DT, Louisiana Tech
6-foot-4, 323 LBS

Butler is a massive man who wreaks havoc in the backfield. If he is somehow there in the second round and the Saints haven’t addressed defensive tackle yet, I believe they will happily draft him.  He has a ton of potential and is quite powerful at the line of scrimmage.

Kenny Clark, DT, UCLA
6-foot-3, 314 LBS

An underrated player in a draft filled with talented defensive tackles, Clark often gets lost in the shuffle, but don’t let that fool you. He is talented at both run-stuffing and pass-rushing and could be one of the steals in the draft.

Shilique Calhoun, DE, Michigan State
6-foot-4, 251 LBS

It would be nice for the New Orleans Saints to have a long, tall, athletic edge rusher opposite Cameron Jordan.  Some see Calhoun as a 3-4 outside linebacker, but I think he can put on some weight and be an impressive defensive end at the next level.

Kamalei Correa, DE/OLB, Boise State
6-foot-3, 243 LBS

Correa has a high motor, impressive speed off the edge, and he doesn’t give up on plays.  He seems more like a 3-4 outside linebacker, but he could fit in for the Saints in multiple schemes and packages. Anyone who has skills at getting to the quarterback, which Correa possesses, can help the Black and Gold.

Cody Whitehair, Guard, Kansas State
6-foot-4, 301 LBS

One of the top linemen in the draft, Whitehair could be an instant starter at left or right guard for the Saints.  He has played both the guard and tackle positions, which shows his versatility and athleticism.  Drew Brees had problems staying clean in the pocket, and Whitehair will definitely help solve that problem.

Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State
6-foot-4, 273 LBS

Ognah is a raw, talented, athletic, big man who can rush the passer.  If he is there for the Saints in the second round, he would have to be one of the top players on their board.  He has the skills and size to be a dominant pass rusher in the NFL and could be a day-one starter for New Orleans.

Next: Round 3

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