Caleb Farley to have back surgery.

Farley (if he were 100% healthy) is the top-rated CB in this entire draft class. He’s got true lock-down ability, and the scary thing is... he’s only been playing CB for a short time. His potential is enormous!

If the back surgery sees him fall to 28, the value there may be too great to pass up (especially with the uncertainty surrounding Lattimore right now).

Farley could have the “red shirt” season to get healthy and learn the defense... then, if Latt moves on next offseason, the Saints have Farley moving forward... *and taking him at #28 gives the Saints the benefit of the extra option year on the rookie deal.

Gotta look at the long-view here... and Farley could like the Cowboys taking Jaylon Smith a few years back, only with more upside and potential.

If the Lattimore situation gets right, and he signs an extension, then Farley and Latt have the potential of becoming the best CB tandem in the league.