The Saints’ Need Almost Nobody is Talking About...

Tight End

Jared Cook is 33 years old and entering the final year of his contract. Josh Hill will be 30 when next season starts, and he’s never been a guy that can really be a #1 TE... behind Cook and Hill are just a bunch of bodies, and the best option after the top 2 is the QB of the future (Taysom Hill).

This draft would be the ideal time to address the TE position and groom a young, high upside TE to be the successor of the position beyond 2020.

Who/What are your opinions on guys that could be the future of the Saints TE spot? I would expect the Saints to add a well-rounded TE that can both be a viable/dangerous receiver as well as a competent and reliable blocker.

Is there a TE in the draft that would be worthy of a 1st round pick? The Saints could have their pick of the litter at #24, but I question whether or not there is a player that would be better than the best available LB, WR, or CB in the Saints slot. However, the draft is also very deep at LB, WR, and CB...

Who are your favorite TE prospects in this draft? Again, would any be worthy of a 1st round pick? Who would be the best options in the 3rd or 4th round? Who are the sleepers that could be had on Day 3 or as potential UDFA’s?

I love studying prospects and I have a few guys that I find intriguing at the TE position (Kmet and Trautman), but I’m interested in hearing the opinions of SSF members and draftniks...

If you can, please give me 3 TE prospects that you like... 1 that may be an option at 24 (even if it would be a slight reach)... 1 that would be a Day 2/3 option... and 1 that you would consider a sleeper/darkhorse that could be a late pick or UDFA.