The Saints announced the signing of third-round wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith. With that deal done, the Saints now have all of their draft picks under contract.
Smith, a 6’2″ receiver out of UCF, was the Saints’ second-highest pick in this year’s draft class thanks to their 2017 deal with the Niners that allowed them to select running back Alvin Kamara. Although there were players the Saints would have liked to have at No. 59 overall this year, it’s safe to say the trade was worthwhile.
Heading into the draft, many viewed Smith as a fourth or fifth-round prospect. The Saints clearly did not agree with that assessment as they grabbed him late in the third. Armed with a quick first step and a freakish wingspan, the Saints believe that Smith can be molded into a quality contributor.
Here’s a look at the Saints’ complete 2018 draft class:
- 1-14: Marcus Davenport, DE (UTSA): Signed
- 3-91: Tre’Quan Smith, WR (UCF): Signed
- 4-127: Rick Leonard, T (Florida State): Signed
- 5-164: Natrell Jamerson, S (Wisconsin): Signed
- 6-189: Kamrin Moore, CB (Boston College): Signed
- 6-201: Boston Scott, RB (Louisiana Tech): Signed
- 7-245: Will Clapp, G (LSU): Signed