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Will the Saints look to Columbus to add another potential star to their stable of young Buckeyes?

By Bob Rose | CSC

The New Orleans Saints had one of the most underrated defensive lines in the NFL during the 2018 season. Part of that was due to a disruptive interior presence that took a little focus off their ends, All-Pro Cameron Jordan, rookie 1st round pick Marcus Davenport, and veteran Alex Okafor. The Saints defensive tackles were dominant at times in 2018, led by a Pro Bowl caliber year from 2016's 12th overall pick, Sheldon Rankins. He was joined by fellow '16 draftee David Onyemata, drafted in the 4th round that season, who had his most effective year as a pro. Taylor Stallworth, an undrafted rookie last season, provided excellent run defense and good interior push, while Tyeler Davison continued to give the defense solid snaps and a run stuffing force. Despite stellar play from their tackles during the campaign, their were a number of concerns heading into the offseason. Rankins tore his Achilles during the Saints playoff victory over Philadelphia, and won't be ready until perhaps midseason. Onyemata may face a league suspension after a marijuana arrest this offseason. Stallworth showed good potential, but has not proven that he can be an every down star, while Davison remains an unsigned unrestricted free agent. New Orleans inked former Patriots tackle Malcom Brown, a 1st round draft choice in 2015, and also added Mario Edwards Jr. in a free agent deal. The Saints may also look to a familiar site to add another potential playmaker to the front line, the topic of today's draft profile.

Dre'Mont Jones, DT (Ohio State)

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