The New Orleans Saints 'Last Minute' 7-Round Mock Draft

The New Orleans Saints ‘Last Minute’ 7-Round Mock Draft

Sep 19, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Aaron Burbridge (16) runs for yards after catch against Air Force Falcons cornerback Jesse Washington during the 1st quarter of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 10, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jaylon Smith (9) celebrates a fumble recovery in the third quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame won 41-24. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 4, Pick 14

I have backed off the idea that the Saints absolutely need to grab a linebacker in this draft. The main issue that needs to be addressed is generating a pass rush which the Saints began addressing in free agency.

Grabbing Jaylon Smith (reports are saying he could go between the third and fifth rounds) could be a steal if you get the playmaker that he was before his brutal injury. He still needs to improve with being more aggressive to make plays rather than just let them come to him.

The potential to get that speed and play making ability on the defense makes him well worth a fourth round pick despite him not being able to play his first year.

Next: Round 5