The Saints and Packers have pulled off a deal. New Orleans has acquired the No. 14 pick from Green Bay, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter (via Twitter). NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports (via Twitter) that the Packers will receive No. 27, No. 147, and a 2019 first-rounder.
The Saints have used their selection on UTSA defensive end Marcus Davenport. We heard earlier today that the pass rusher could end up being selected earlier than initially thought, although he was listed in the top-20 of Daniel Jeremiah’s prospect rankings. Davenport had another productive season in 2017, finishing with 55 total tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, and 8.5 sacks. The rookie will provide the Saints with another talented defensive end to play alongside Cameron Jordan and Alex Okafor.
There were rumblings earlier today that the Saints had made a number of calls in an attempt to move up in the first round. It was thought that New Orleans could be targeting a potential Drew Brees replacement, but the front office apparently focused in on defense.
Instead of moving down in the draft, we had heard rumors that the Packers may instead move up. Reports indicated that the Packers were among a handful of teams “plotting a potential trade up…for a top-tier talent.” Green Bay’s targets were apparently off the board by the time they got to their selection, and they ended up bailing on the pick. The trade now gives the Packers 13 selections this weekend.
No …..
No what? Still get a 1st rd pick… and get theirs next year… I’d say it’s a pretty good deal. What’s out there that we can’t get in the later rounds? 4 QB went top ten.. I think we’re fine. Seeing as Rds 3-5 historically produce the best standing NFL talent.
Gutekunst still has plenty of ammo this year to trade back up if he wants.
Agreed
Can’t believe Packers trade down when they need S/CB in work way and Derwin James available.
No!!!!! Derwin was right there. Man, this is gonna be looked back on for a long time…
Ted Thompson lives
Packers dominated this round, They got the best corner in the draft and saints pick next year!
For you bewildered Saint fans about the Davenport pick … don’t worry, the kid’s a monster
Ridiculous pick