Emery Jones LSU OT - 3rd/4th rd?

I haven’t watched a whole lot of LSU ball like you fellas. Did a little reading and tape review of Emery though and I was thinking he might be a good candidate for the Saints in the 3rd or 4th that could satisfy our need for quality power at G if he would move inside.

Could be a good option to swing out to tackle if needed as well since that’s where he played.

What I like:
- size 6’5” 315 and knows how to use it. Long 34” arms
- good power
- little slower on the edge which makes him fine for G

There’s not a lot of power or talent at guard this year outside the 1st or early second round. He’s one of the few guards or tackles with good tape and long arms available.

So how would y’all feel about spending a 3rd or 4th on him? Do you think he’ll last that long?

I'd be happy to take him in the 3rd or 4th. I'm not sure he can move to Guard, but we do need depth at Tackle and I'm not convinced Penning is the long term answer at RT. You can cross-train Jones at Guard and Tackle and maybe he develops to the point that he beats out Penning. It would be nice to not have to give Penning a big contract in the next year if we can find an upgrade.