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3 underrated New Orleans Saints with superstar potential

By Matthew Beighle

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22: Deonte Harris #11 and Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Saints defeated the Titans 38-28. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22: Deonte Harris #11 and Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Saints defeated the Titans 38-28. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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OL, Cesar Ruiz

Cesar Ruiz was one of the biggest surprises of the NFL Draft.

Most Saints’ fans fully expected Sean Payton and company to choose Patrick Queen or another wide receiver. They went out of the box and chose an offensive lineman — which they didn’t need at the time, but they had a plan.

Assuming after that that Ruiz would be a good backup, the Saints released guard Larry Warford. Now, Ruiz was not only a surprise pick, but he is going to be the full-time starter at the right guard or center) position for the entire season.

That is one major reason that Ruiz has a potential superstar written all over him. However, the second reason is probably just as important and that is the people that Ruiz is going to have to learn from.

Ruiz is set up for success on the Saints having one of the best offensive lines in the league.

The Saints have Terron Armstead, Andrus Peat, Ryan Ramczyk, and Erik McCoy. Ruiz is going to have to opportunity to learn how to play his position from those guys. They are also a good reason for the success of Ryan Ramczyk.

Also, did I mention that Ruiz plays center and guard? That is always a plus.

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