2024 NFL Mock Draft: What if the Saints trade down in the first round?

Round 4 Pick 115: Hunter Nourzad- Interior Offensive Line, Penn St.

At pick 115 the Saints select Hunter Nourzad, the interior offensive lineman from Penn State. When looking at Nourzad the first thing that pops out is his versatility. In college, Nourzad played all five spots at the offensive line. His versatility is something that the Saints could use on the line. He would provide depth at multiple positions which could benefit them.

Nourzad contains great athleticism and good quickness. His technique needs to be improved but that should come with better coaching and reps. Nourzad would help give the Saints depth at a position that they desperately need. 

Round 5 Pick 150: Cole Bishop- Safety, Utah

With the 150th overall pick, the Saints select Cole Bishop, the safety from Utah. Bishop plays best while playing in the box. A box safety is a position of need for the Saints following the departure of Marcus Maye. Investing in Bishop would help the Saints build a duo of safeties for the future with Jordan Howden. Bishop has great size standing at 6-foot-2 and uses that to take down opposing ball carriers. He is very instinctual and has a knack for making plays on the ball. Bishop would be a steal if available in the fifth round.