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The 2022 draft class is deep at positions the Saints need.
By Chris Dunnells
The New Orleans Saints are expected to have 3 picks in the Top 100 of the 2022 NFL Draft. While the Saints have multiple positions they will need to address this offseason, the 2022 draft class is setting up as a prime resource. If the Saints are able to find a veteran quarterback in free agency (Jameis Winston, anyone?), the Saints should be able to fill out the rest of their biggest needs via the draft.
It is no secret that the Saints need help at wide receiver next season. Saints fans saw what happens to this group of receivers when their star player, Michael Thomas, is forced to miss time. Considering Tre’Quan Smith is a pending free agent, the Saints would be wise to consider adding to their wide receiver room in the draft. Fortunately for the Saints, Bleacher Report just named wide receiver as the second-best position group in this year’s draft class:
Loaded wide receiver classes are now a regular occurrence.
In the past four drafts combined, 133 wide receivers heard their names called. There’s no reason to believe the same won’t happen again this year, especially with a strong group stacked with the first-round options.
Last year, Ja’Marr Chase established himself as WR1 as the draft neared. He proved he was well-worth the designation by setting the Cincinnati Bengals’ single-season and overall rookie record with 1,455 receiving yards. ...
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