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BY LUKE JOHNSON| NOLA.com
Nearly four hours passed in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft before the New Orleans Saints made Bryan Bresee their selection with the No. 29 overall pick Thursday night.
They won’t have to wait nearly as long on Day 2, and there should be plenty of solid options when their turn comes around.
New Orleans goes into Friday armed with a pair of picks — 40th overall in the second round, and 71st in the third round. A number of high-profile players had surprising falls into Day 2 of the draft, which should position the Saints nicely when their turn comes back around again.
Here are some of the best players available after the conclusion of the first round. Assuming the Saints stay put at No. 40, or even possibly trade up, at least one of these players will be available when they’re on the clock again.
Most of these players fit the traits the Saints have historically prioritized — meaning players with above average size and athletic testing ability.
Kentucky QB Will Levis (6-2, 229)
Levis was one of the more dramatic falls on Day 1 — many projected he could go as high as No. 4 to Indianapolis, but when they selected Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, he fell all the way out of the first round. He’s got some warts to his game, but Levis is a toolsy player who might be better than his 2022 stats suggest. ...
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