Saints select Minnesota Safety Jordan Howden How do you like the pick? (2 Viewers)

[Snakehead]

Versatile Minnesota DB Jordan Howden schedules private workout with Saints

Here’s a prospect who looks like a New Orleans Saints draft pick through-and-through. Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Jordan Howden scheduled a private workout with the Saints after his impressive pro day, per The Draft Network’s Ryan Fowler.Howden weighed in at 5-foot-11 1/2, 203...

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[Mojomajik9]

I voted too soon to tell because I don’t know anything about him. I’ve seen some on Twitter say could play the slot, but who knows. I think bringing in competition at S is a good thing. I am surprised Perry is still there but there has to be a reason for his fall

 

[PuddinheadSr]

So we are just going to ignore AT Perry sitting there?

Yep. Just like everyone else.

 

[BG4L]

He drops a lot of passes

Gotcha. I don’t want that.

 

[WhoDat?DrewDat]

… along with every other team in the NFL

Same could be said with Howden

 

[BG4L]

I would say Safety is a need (along depth lines).

Wonder if we’re gonna re-sign PJ. Know he’s not the best but he would be good for depth as well.

 

[secretsatan]

Every draft, the Saints have a mighty fine way of making me realize I don't know anything about college football. "Who now?" - me whenever they select in the middle rounds

 

[Nolan]

I think this is probably a pick we'll get a lot of value of. Likely a shoe in for good special team snaps and can be versatile on defense.

 

[rlemieux]

 

[treeduck]

Versatile Minnesota DB Jordan Howden schedules private workout with Saints

Here’s a prospect who looks like a New Orleans Saints draft pick through-and-through. Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Jordan Howden scheduled a private workout with the Saints after his impressive pro day, per The Draft Network’s Ryan Fowler.Howden weighed in at 5-foot-11 1/2, 203...

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[Rdanderson91]

You're putting your faith in MT being healthy?

Edwards is a WR 4/5 at best. In reality we have Olave and Rasheed. We need help.

And a 5th round rookie WR would be the solution?

 

[SaintRay]

At least they saved the last pick for the one that had no shot at making the roster.

Deuce and Mike on WWL radio just said the remaining picks the Saints make will be for players who they don’t want to have to financially compete for in the undrafted free agency market. They can grab a guy for a very low salary as a late draft pick and assure getting him. Players at this point are being viewed for single purpose reasons where they can help the club. Things like special teams, or a specific role on the team.

 

[SweetT]

Half of our picks have been offense

I’m talking skill positions. Should have been more clear.

 

[Wisco Steve]

I watch a lot of BIG10 football and have seen him a bit. He's more solid than anything and could develop with us. Smart player and sure tackler. Plenty fast looking as a player, here is a blurb:

Howden (6'/203) was a walk-on at Minnesota but earned a starting job as a freshman because of injuries. He remained a mainstay of the Gophers' lineup for all five years of his collegiate career. Howden capped his career with career-highs in tackles (40), TFLs (3.5), and intercep[tions (two). His experience should allow him to quickly pick up a backup role in the NFL.

 

[faceman]

I’m talking skill positions. Should have been more clear.

I really hate the term skill positions. Imo it takes skill to play any position in the NFL.