By Bob Rose | CSC
The New Orleans Saints tight ends accounted for a meager 17% of the team's passing game production in 2018. Ben Watson, Josh Hill, and Dan Arnold combined for just 63 receptions for 735 yards and 4 touchdowns last season, with the since retired Watson responsible for 35 of those catches and 400 of the yards. New Orleans signed free agent tight end Jared Cook with the expectation of boosting production in this area. Cook, though still extremely effective, is 32 years old and a ten year veteran however, so the Saints may still look to add another weapon for this position with a draft pick. The tight end position is considered deep in this draft, so New Orleans could pick up a talent at seemingly any spot. One player who may be available when the Saints make their first selection at number 62 is a familiar name to longtime fans of the franchise.
Irv Smith, TE (Alabama)
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