The New Orleans Saints had three picks in the fifth round in the NFL Draft on Saturday. With the 175th overall pick, they selected Texas linebacker Jaylan Ford.
This was a good pickup for the Saints as Demario Davis is getting older, and the team lost Zack Baun in free agency. In his first meeting with the media, Ford said he looks up to Demario Davis.
“He’s one of the best linebackers in the league right now.” Ford said, “I’m just glad I get to have this opportunity.”
Ford spent three seasons with the Texas Longhorns. In that span, he played in 49 games (29 starts) with 287 tackles...
Continue reading...This was a good pickup for the Saints as Demario Davis is getting older, and the team lost Zack Baun in free agency. In his first meeting with the media, Ford said he looks up to Demario Davis.
“He’s one of the best linebackers in the league right now.” Ford said, “I’m just glad I get to have this opportunity.”
Ford spent three seasons with the Texas Longhorns. In that span, he played in 49 games (29 starts) with 287 tackles...