Another piece for a talented Saints defensive line could come from The U.
By Bob Rose | CSC
One year ago, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton identified edge rusher as one of his team's major needs as they headed into the 2018 offseason. They set their sites on Marcus Davenport from U.T.S.A. on draft night, and pulled off a trade with the Green Bay Packers to move up to the 14th overall pick to get him. Davenport had a solid rookie season, although slightly derailed due to a foot injury, finishing with 4.5 sacks, 12 quarterback hits, a forced fumble, and six tackles for loss. Davenport looks like a potential star, giving the Saints the edge presence opposite All-Pro end Cameron Jordan that will benefit the entire defense. New Orleans lost veteran end Alex Okafor to free agency this offseason though, raising some questions about depth at the position. Trey Hendrickson, a 3rd down draft pick in 2017, may be up to the task of providing a solid rotation. The Saints reportedly pursued Robert Quinn in an attempted trade with Miami though, and have met with former Lions end Ezekiel Ansah as well, telling us that perhaps they'd like to add at least another pass rushing presence on the edge. One player who could be available to them in this month's draft could fit that mold, as today we take a look at a prospect from what was at one time a collegiate football factory.
Joe Jackson, DE (Miami Fla.)
6'4 275
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