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SAINTS HOLD SIX SELECTIONS ENTERING NFL
DRAFT FROM APRIL 25-27
The newest members of the New Orleans minutes for choices made in rounds three
Saints will come to the team this week, as the through six and four minutes for choices in
83rd annual NFL Draft will take place on round seven. Trading is allowed throughout the
Thursday, Friday and Saturday from April 25-27 course of the draft.
in Nashville, Tenn. The draft will kick off in its There will be a total of seven rounds and
primetime format for the tenth consecutive year 254 selections (222 regular picks and 32 com-
at 7:00 p.m. (CT) on Thursday evening, with the pensatory choices) in the 2019 NFL Draft. The
first round to be completed. The draft will NFL awarded 32 draft picks to 17 teams that
resume on Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. for sustained a net loss of unrestricted free agents
rounds two and three with the remaining four last year. A team that loses more unrestricted
rounds to be completed on Saturday free agents than it acquires in the previ-
starting at 11 a.m. ous year is eligible to receive compensa-
The Saints own six picks in the tory draft choices. The Saints were not
seven rounds, with their highest being a awarded a compensatory pick in 2019.
second round draft choice (62nd overall). Of the six picks to start the draft with
New Orleans will be looking to further New Orleans, holds one choice in the
supplement the roster following drafts second round (62nd overall), one choice
the past four seasons which have netted in the fifth round (168th overall), two
four Pro Bowl selections, nine starters and sev- choices in the sixth round (177th and 202nd
eral additional significant contributors with their overall) and two selections in the seventh round
picks, headlined by RB Alvin Kamara, CB (231st and 244th overall).
Marshon Lattimore, G/C Andrus Peat and WR New Orleans is left without a first round pick
Michael Thomas. in this year’s NFL Draft, after having traded it to
ABC/ESPN and the NFL Network will pro- the Green Bay Packers in a 2018 draft day
vide full live coverage and analysis of the 2019 trade that helped them net DE Marcus
NFL Draft on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Davenport. With their 2019 third round
its entirety. The first round will conclude by selection, the Saints garnered QB Teddy
approximately 10:30 p.m., the second and third Bridgewater from the New York Jets along with
rounds will end by 9:45 and Saturday’s selec- a 2019 sixth round pick (177th overall). The
tions will conclude around 6:15. Saints traded their 2019 fourth round pick and a
Each team is permitted a maximum of ten 2020 seventh round choice from the New York
minutes per selection in the first round of the Giants in exchange for CB Eli Apple, who start-
draft, seven minutes in the second round, five ed the last ten games of the season.
DRAFT MEDIA INFORMATION SAINTS ROUND-BY-ROUND
The Saints media headquarters for the 2019 The New Orleans Saints currently have six
NFL Draft will be at the club’s media work- selections in the 2019 NFL Draft:
room at the main entrance to the Ochsner
Sports Performance Center. It is not open to Round Pick in Round Overall
the public, and all media will need to be pre-
2. SAINTS 30 62
approved for credentials.
Dinner will be served on Thursday and Friday 5. SAINTS 30 168
to all working media covering the event, with 6a. SAINTS 4 177
lunch on Saturday.
6b. SAINTS 30 202
Conference calls with draft picks are tenta-
tively scheduled to take place following selec- 7a. SAINTS 17 231
tions. Executive Vice President/General 7b. SAINTS 30 244
Manager Mickey Loomis and Head Coach
Sean Payton will also be available in a press TRADE REVIEW: During the 2018 NFL Draft,
conference setting periodically over the New Orleans made a trade with Green Bay, sending
course of the three days as time permits. last year’s 27th overall pick, as well as their first
Transcripts of player, coach and executive round selection this year, in exchange for last year’s
interview sessions will be available both via 14th overall pick, which they used to select defensive
email as well as on the club’s media website. end Marcus Davenport.The New York Jets acquired
Media parking will be available in the main New Orleans’ third round pick in 2019 (93rd overall)
parking lot in front of the facility on a first- in exchange for quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and
come, first-serve basis. Live trucks can park a sixth round pick (177th overall), a trade which took
in the facility’s front parking lot. Once parking place at the end of the 2018 preseason. The Saints
is exhausted in front of the media workroom, acquired cornerback Eli Apple from the New York
please see or contact a Saints communica- Giants in exchange for the club’s 2019 fourth round
tions staffer regarding auxillary parking. pick (132nd overall). New Orleans also acquired from
For credentials, please submit your request in Cleveland a seventh round choice (231st overall) in
advance of the draft to Communications the 2019 NFL Draft in exchange for defensive tackle
Manager Evan Meyers by email at evan.mey- Devaroe Lawrence.
ers@saints.nfl.com.NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 2019 NFL DRAFT RELEASE; PAGE TWO
SAINTS DRAFT RECAP SAINTS DRAFT RECAP
The New Orleans Saints have made the most of their Associated Press first-team All-Pro and a Pro Bowl
choices, selecting quality players that now form the starter.
foundation of the roster. Below is a synopsis of the Round 2b: Safety Vonn Bell – Has played in all 48
club’s draft picks: games with 31 and recorded 263 tackles in first three
seasons. Led the secondary in tackles for the third
2018 consecutive seson, posting 87 stops (61 solo) in
Round 1: Defensive End Marcus Davenport – 2018
PFWA NFL All-Rookie selection tied for third on the Round 4: Defensive Tackle David Onyemata – Has
club with 4.5 sacks. Davenport’s development will appeared in all 48 games with ten starts and record-
continue in his first full NFL offeseason ed 113 stops and 6.5 sacks in first three seasons.
Round 3: Wide Receiver Tre’Quan Smith – Played Posted a career-high 4.5 takedowns in 2018, as the
in 15 games and ranked second among wideouts in Saints finished the season ranked second in the NFL
receiving with 28 grabs for 427 yards (15.3 avg.) and in run defense.
finished second on the team with five touchdown
grabs. 2015
Round 7: Center/Guard Will Clapp – Clapp contin- Round 1a: Tackle/Guard Andrus Peat – Has opened
ues to develop at the two interior positions as the 50 regular season games and three postseson con-
New Orleans native played in three games with one tests at every position except center. Was named to
start. his first Pro Bowl following a 2018 campaign where
he started 13 regular season games and two playoff
2017 contests for the league’s sixth ranked rushing
Round 1a: Cornerback Marshon Lattimore – offense.
Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Round 3b: Cornerback P.J. Williams – This former
in 2017 led all rookies with five interceptions. The for- Florida State standout has appeared in 33 career
mer Ohio State standout followed that rookie cam- games with 14 starts, posting 53 tackles (44 solo). In
paign up with a club-best five takeaways in 2018, in 2018, assumed the nickel role and posted a career-
addition to two interceptions in a postseason win over high 53 stops and returned an interception for a
Philadelphia. touchdown in an Oct. 28 Sunday Night Football win
Round 1b: Tackle Ryan Ramczyk – Played every at Minnesota.
offensive snap as a rookie, settling into right tackle,
followed up by opening the first 15 games in 2018, 2013
earning Associated Press second-team All-Pro hon- Round 3: Tackle Terron Armstead – Has opened 56
ors. regular season games and six postseason contests
Round 2: Safety Marcus Williams – Has started at left tackle since becoming a starter in 2013. In
every game he has played in since being drafted and 2018, was named an Associated Press first-team All-
has posted six interceptions.. Pro and selected to the Pro Bowl for the first time in
Round 3a: Running Back Alvin Kamara – In 2017, his career, blocking for the NFL’s second-ranked
Kamara’s yards per carry (6.1) ranked first in the rushing offense.
National Football League and the Associated Press
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year led all NFL rookies 2011
with 14 touchdowns and 1,554 total yards from scrim- Round 1a: Defensive End Cameron Jordan – Led
mage. Followed it up with his second consecutive Pro team with 12 sacks in 2018, as he moved into fourth
Bowl selection in 2018 as he led the team with 1,592 place on the club’s all-time list for quarterback take-
total yards from scrimmage, leading the team in rush- downs (71.5) and was named Associated Press All-
ing with 883 yards and tied a club-record with 18 Pro for the second consecutive season and went to
touchdowns and club-best 14 on the ground. his second consecutive Pro Bowl.
Round 3b: Linebacker Alex Anzalone – Moved into
the starting lineup in a standout second-season, post- 2010
ing 61 tackles, two sacks, one interception and a Round 1: Cornerback Patrick Robinson – Defender
club-best three forced fumbles. returned to New Orleans in 2018 following a career-
Round 3c: Defensive End Trey Hendrickson – high five picks in the regular season and postseason
Young pass rusher has posted two sacks in limited in 2017 in Philadelphia. After suffering a season-end-
playing time and is expected to compete for more ing ankle injury in Week Three, is expected to con-
playing time in the club’s defensive line rotation in tribute in the nickel in 2019.
2019.
2009
2016 Round 5: Punter Thomas Morstead – The club’s all-
Round 1: Defensive Tackle Sheldon Rankins– time punting leader with a 46.9 gross punting aver-
Rankins enjoyed a breakout third campaign, starting age and 41.4 net. Led the National Football League
all 16 regular season games and posting eight sacks, with a 43.2 net punting average in 2018, as he was
the most by a Saints defensive tackle since 2001 and named Pro Football Focus’ Special Teams Player of
ranked second on the club. the Year.
Round 2a: Wide Receiver Michael Thomas – 321
receptions are the most by a National Football
League player through first three seasons coming off
club-record 125 grabs in 2018, the fifth-highest sin-
gle-season total in NFL history. Selected as anNEW ORLEANS SAINTS 2019 NFL DRAFT RELEASE; PAGE THREE
SAINTS ALL-TIME DRAFT NEW ORLEANS 2019
SUMMARY TRANSACTIONS LOG
ON THE ROSTER: Of the players under contract, 19 JANUARY
were draft picks of the club. There are ten former No. 1s, 1 – Re-signed CB Josh Robinson and waived T
six by the Saints – DE Marcus Davenport (2018), CB Cornelius Lucas.
Marshon Lattimore and T Ryan Ramczyk (2017), DT 2 – Signed DL Henry Mondeaux to the practice squad
Sheldon Rankins (2016), T/G Andrus Peat (2015), DE and terminated the practice squad contract of QB J.T.
Cameron Jordan, and CB Patrick Robinson (2010) – Barrett IV.
and four by other clubs: CB Eli Apple (NYG, 2016), DT 12 – Signed TE Garrett Griffin to the active roster from
Malcom Brown (NE, 2015) QB Teddy Bridgewater the practice squad, re-signed QB J.T. Barrett IV to the
(Min., 2014) and WR Ted Ginn Jr. (Mia., 2007). practice squad and placed WR Simmie Cobbs Jr. on
Injured Reserve.
FIRST ROUND: The Saints have had 53 first-round 16 – Signed DT Tyrunn Walker. Placed DT Sheldon
picks. The position-by-position-breakdown: Rankins on Injured Reserve.
• DE: Nine (Cameron Jordan, 2011; Will Smith, 2004; 21 – Signed QB J.T. Barrett IV, DB Chris Campbell,
Charles Grant, 2002; Joe Johnson, 1994; Renaldo DB J.T. Gray, DT Tomasi Lauille, LB Darnell Sankey
Turnbull, 1990; Wayne Martin, 1989; Shawn Knight, 1987; and T Nate Wozniak to reserve/future contracts.
Joe Campbell, 1977; Kevin Hardy, 1968)
FEBRUARY
• RB: Nine (Mark Ingram II, 2011; Reggie Bush, 2006;
6 – Signed RB Martez Carter to reserve/future contract.
Deuce McAllister, 2001; Ricky Williams, 1999, Vaughn
11 – Hired Darren Rizzi as special teams coordinator.
Dunbar, 1992; Craig Heyward, 1988; George Rogers, 19 – Hired Phil Galiano as assistant special teams
1981; Chuck Muncie, 1976; Leslie Kelley, 1967) coach.
• WR: Seven (Brandin Cooks, 2014; Robert Meachem, 20 – Terminated contract of S Kurt Coleman.
2007; Donte’ Stallworth, 2002; Lindsay Scott, 1982; Wes
Chandler, 1978; Larry Burton, 1975; Ken Burrough, 1970) MARCH
• G: Four (Chris Naeole, 1997; Larry Schumacher, 1975; 11 – Agreed to terms with LB Craig Robertson on a
Royce Smith, 1972; John Shinners, 1969) two-year contract extension and S Chris Banjo on a
• T: Seven (Ryan Ramczyk, 2017; Andrus Peat, 2015; three-year contract extension.
Jammal Brown, 2005; Kyle Turley, 1998; William Roaf, 13 – Agreed to terms with RB Latavius Murray (UFA-
1993; Jim Dombrowski; 1986; Stan Brock, 1980) Min.) on a four-year contract and agreed to terms with K
• LB: Four (Stephone Anthony, 2015; Mark Fields, 1995; Wil Lutz on a five-year contract extension.
14 – Agreed to terms with DT Malcom Brown (UFA-
Alvin Toles, 1985, Rick Middleton, 1974)
NE) on a three-year contract.
• QB: Two (Dave Wilson, 1982, supplemental pick from
15 – Agreed to terms with DE Mario Edwards Jr. (UFA-
1981; Archie Manning, 1971) NYG) to a two-year contract. Agreed to terms with QB
• DT: Three (Sheldon Rankins, 2016; Sedrick Ellis, Teddy Bridgewater.
2008; Johnathan Sullivan, 2003) 16 – Placed C Max Unger on Reserve/Retired list.
• CB: Four (Marshon Lattimore, 2017;Patrick 19 – Agreed to terms with C/G Nick Easton (UFA-Min.)
Robinson, 2010; Malcolm Jenkins, 2009; Alex Molden, on a four-year contract.
1996) 25 – Agreed to terms with CB/PR Marcus Sherels
• TE: One (Irv Smith, 1993) (UFA-Min.) on a one-year contract
• K/P: One (Russell Erxleben, 1979) 26 – Agreed to terms with TE Jared Cook (UFA-Oak.).
• S: One (Kenny Vaccaro, 2013)
ALL-TIME: In 52 NFL Drafts, the Saints have picked 557 APRIL
2 – Agreed to terms with CB P.J. Williams on a one-
players from 170 colleges and universities.
year contract.
Position: 73 RB; 69 WR; 69 LB; 60 CB; 49 DE; 45 G; 43
S; 43 T; 33 DT; 28 TE; 19 QB; 10 C; 6 P; 5 FB; and 4 K.
By School: 17: Nebraska, USC; 15: Ohio State; 11: Notre
Dame, Florida State, Tennessee; 10: Georgia, Louisiana
State, Oklahoma; 9: Florida, Michigan, Missouri,
Wisconsin; 8: Alabama, Tulane; 7: California, Mississippi,
Oregon State, Pittsburgh; 6: Colorado, Kansas, Miami
(Fla.), San Diego State, Texas, Washington, Washington
State, West Virginia; 5: Arizona St., Boston College,
Brigham Young, Houston, Kansas State, Minnesota,
Mississippi State, North Carolina State, Purdue, Southern,
Tulsa, Virginia, Wake Forest.
PLAYERS DRAFTED FROM LOUISIANA SCHOOLS
Louisiana State: Tommy Morel, 1969; Steve Rogers,
1975; Hokie Gajan, 1981; Eric Martin, 1985; Dalton
Hilliard, 1986; Michael Mayes, 1989; Nicky Savoie, 1997;
Devery Henderson, 2004; Al Woods, 2010; Will Clapp, 2018.
Southern: Richard Neal, 1969; Willie Davenport 1970; James
Elder, 1971; Nathan Besaint, 1978; Vincent Fizer, 1988.
Tulane: Bart Graves, 1971; Steve Barrios, 1972; Rusty
Lachaussee, 1972; Tommy Thibodeaux, 1974; Mike
Truax, 1974; Charles Hall, 1975; Marvin Lewis, 1982;
Treg Songy, 1985.NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 2019 NFL DRAFT RELEASE; PAGE FOUR
2018, He was a member of the Chargers practice
TEN YEARS OF SELECTION
HISTORY squad…Burton’s appeared in 55 games with 11 starts for
the Lions and Bears. He’s primarily contributed as a blocker
Going back over the past decade, below is a look at the and on special teams…Spruill spent 2014 on Injured
players who have been selected in the positions currently Reserve with the Falcons after suffering a torn ACL. He
held by the Saints in the 2019 NFL Draft. briefly returned to football with the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts
in 2016...Wagner has appeared in 90 games with 75 starts
ROUND TWO at right tackle for the Ravens and Lions over six seasons.
#62: Over the last ten drafts, defensive backs have been Wagner’s regarded as one of the NFL’s premier right tack-
selected three times and running backs have been selected le…In two seasons with the Raiders, Juron Criner appeared
twice with the 62nd overall pick...The last ten picks at 62nd in 13 games with 19 catches for 183 yards and one TD. He
overall have combined for two All-Pro selections, three Pro spent the 2014-15 seasons as a member of the Giants prac-
Bowl selections and two All-Rookie Team selections…In his
tice squad and 2016-17 with the CFLs Ottawa Redblacks.
rookie season, O’Neill appeared in 15 games, opening the
Currently, Criner plays for Edmonton…Love had brief stints
last 11 games at right tackle for Minnesota…In his first two
seasons with the Steelers, Smith Schuster established him- with the Vikings and Jaguars and was on the Giants, Saints,
self as one of the NFL’s most explosive receivers, appear- Broncos and Falcons practice squads…Crompton was a
ing in 30 games with 20 starts, the former USC product has member of the Chargers, Patriots, Buccaneers and
recorded 169 receptions for 2,343 yards with 14 touch- Redskins practice squads from 2010-12. Crompton ven-
downs and was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team and tured to the CFL from 2013-16…Burnett, a former UCF
the Pro Bowl in his second season…Bradberry, the former standout played in 15 games with the Steelers as a rookie in
Samford standout, has started all 45 games he’s appeared 2009, recording eight tackles (three solo) and 13 special
in for the Panthers, posting five interceptions and two forced teams stops. Burnett then went on to join the CFL’s
fumbles…In three seasons with the Packers, Rollins Edmonton Eskimos from 2011-14. He spent the 2015-17
appeared in 33 games with 15 starts, posting three intercep-
campaign with Calgary Stampeders and 2018 with Montreal.
tions and two fumble recoveries…Originally drafted by the
2018: T Jamarco Jones, Ohio State to Seattle
Patriots, Garoppolo started his career as the backup to Tom
Brady winning Super Bowl XLIX and LI. In five seasons, he’s 2017: LB Marquel Lee, Wake Forest to Oakland
appeared in 26 games with ten starts for the Patriots and 2016: G Spencer Drago, Baylore to Cleveland
49ers, completing 236-of-361 passes (65.4%) for 2,968 2015: RB Michael Burton, Rutgers to Detroit
yards and 17 TDs…In five seasons with four teams, 2014: LB Marquis Spruill, Sryacuse to Atlanta
Michael’s appeared in 38 games with nine starts, rushing for 2013: T Ricky Wagner, Wisconsin to Baltimore
1,089 yards on 256 attempts with seven TDs, also posted 26 2012: WR Juron Criner, Arizona to Oakland
receptions for 135 yards and a TD…Originally selected by 2011: G Demarcus Love, Arkansas to Minnesota
the Packers, Hayward was named to the PFWA All-Rookie 2010: QB Jonathan Crompton, Tennessee to San Diego
team. After spending his first four seasons with Green Bay, 2009: DB Joe Burnett, Central Florida to Pittsburgh
he signed with the Chargers where he went on to become a
two-time All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler. In seven sea-
ROUND SIX
sons, Hayward’s recorded 20 interceptions with two touch-
downs, two forced fumbles and four fumble #177: Over the last ten drafts, defensive ends, defensive
recoveries…Thomas appeared in 52 games with three backs and wide receivers have been selected twice…In his
starts for the Dolphins over his four-year career, rushing for rookie season, Ejiofor appeared in 12 games posting one
1,480 yards and ten TDs on 409 attempts. Also posted 55 sack and a fumble recovery…In two seasons since being
receptions for 412 yards and three TDs…Spending his six drafted by the 49ers, Taylor’s appeared in 29 games with
seasons in the AFC Eawith the Patriots and Bills, Spikes one start posting 69 receptions for 645 yards and three
appeared in 78 games with 49 starts, recording 355 tackles, touchdowns…Hemingway’s appeared in 13 games for the
two sacks, two interceptions, 15 passes defensed, six Lions and Broncos, posting two special teams tackles…In
forced fumbles and a fumble recovery…During his eight three seasons with the Titans, Colts and Broncos, Mount’s
year career with the Titans and Jaguars, Marks appeared in
appeared in 12 games, contributing on defense and special
103 games with 61 starts posting 19 sacks, one interception,
teams…In five seasons with Washington, Hopkins has
five forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries.
2018: T Brian O’Neill, Pittsburgh to Minnesota kicked in 55 regular season games, converting 99-of-116
2017: WR JuJu Smith Schuster, USC to Pittsburgh career field goal attempts, 118-of-124 PATs and 202 kickoffs
2016: CB James Bradberry, Samford to Carolina for touchbacks…In seven seasons with the Cardinals and
2015: CB Quinten Rollins, Miami (Ohio) to Green Bay Falcons, Bethel appeared in 110 games with 14 starts post-
2014: QB Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois to New England ing four interceptions, returned for three touchdowns, four
2013: RB Christine Michael, Texas A&M to Seattle forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. He was selected
2012: CB Casey Heyward, Vanderbilt to Green Bay to three consecutive Pro Bowls from 2013-15 as a special
2011: RB Daniel Thomas, Kansas State to Miami teamer and was a two-time first-team AP All-Pro…Royster
2010: LB Brandon Spikes, Florida to New England appeared in 32 games with two starts over three years
2009: DT Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn to Tennessee (2011-13) with the Redskins. He rushed for 416 yards on 81
attempts with two touchdowns and posted 25 receptions for
ROUND FIVE 180 yards…In two seasons with the Browns, Mitchell
#168: Over the last ten drafts, offensive linemen have been appeared in 16 games posting three catches for 31 yards.
selected four times…Jones was placed on Injured Reserve He had brief stints on the practice squad with the Cowboys,
(ankle) prior to the start of the 2018 campaign…In two sea- Buccaneers and Falcons. He also played in the CFL with
sons with the Raiders, Lee’s appeared in 29 games with 17 Edmonton in 2013 and the Ottawa in 2014…In nine seasons
starts posting 80 tackles, three passes defensed and five with the Jaguars and Lions, Carey appeared in 100 games
tackles for a loss…In 2018, he played in all 16 contests with with 12 starts posting 120 tackles, three interceptions, eight
11 starts, posting 58 tackles, three passes defensed and passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumble
ranking second on Oakland with ten special teams recoveries, while standing out on special teams, where he
stops…In two seasons with the Browns, Drango appeared posted 71 stops. Continued on next page
in 32 games with 19 starts at left tackle and left guard. InNEW ORLEANS SAINTS 2019 NFL DRAFT RELEASE; PAGE FIVE
(continued from previous page) ROUND SIX, #147 NFL appearance, but spent two seasons on the Chargers
2018: DE Duke Ejifor, Wake Forest to Houston practice squad…In two seasons with the Bills, Ty Powell
2017: WR Trent Taylor, Louisiana Tech to San Francisco appeared in 19 games for Buffalo from 2013-14. He has
2016: TE Temarrick Hemingway, South Carolina State to recorded 23 tackles (17 solo), one sack, and one pass
L.A. Rams defensed…Clemons played the 2012 season for the
2015: LB Deiontrez Mount, Louisville to Tennessee Jaguars, appearing in four games. He caught three passes
2014: DE Jeffrey Pagan, Alabama to Houston for 41 yards…In five seasons for the Panthers, Cowboys,
2013: K Dustin Hopkins, Florida State to Buffalo and Redskins, Frank Kearse appeared in 35 games with
2012: DB Justin Bethel, Presbytarian to Arizona eight starts. He tallied 5.5 sacks as a situational pass rush-
2011: RB Evan Royster, Penn State to Washington er…Selvish Capers appeared in three games for the New
2010: WR Carlton Mitchell, South Florida to Cleveland York Giants in 2012…In six seasons for the Vikings, Saints,
2009: DB Don Carey, Norfolk State to Cleveland and Redskins, Jamarca Sanford appeared in 95 games with
46 starts. He notched 328 tackles (2288 solo), three inter-
#202: Over the past ten drafts, linebackers have been ceptions, 12 passes defensed, eight forced fumbles, six
selected three times, defensive backs and tight ends have fumble recoveries, 57 special teams stops and one
been selected twice…Jack Cichy appeared in six games for coverage forced fumble.
the Buccaneers as a rookie in 2018 before suffering a sea- 2018: LB Travin Howard, Texas Christian to L.A. Rams
son-ending knee injury, posting one defensive tackle and 2017: T Jylan Ware, Oakland to Alabama State
three special teams stops…Pita Taumoepenu has appeared 2016: TE Thomas Duarte, UCLA to Miami
in six games for the 49ers posting one defensive tackle and 2015: RB Joey Iosefa, Hawaii to Tampa Bay
two special teams stops as he will compete for more exten- 2014: DE Ben Gardner, Stanford to Dallas
sive playing time in 2019…Zettel posted 6.5 sacks to rank 2013: DE Ty Powell, Harding to Seattle
second on the Lions in 2017…Derby has hauled in 40 pass- 2012: WR Toney Clemons, Colorado to Pittsburgh
es for 451 yards and three touchdowns with the Patriots, 2011: DT Frank Kearse, Alabama A&M to Miami
Broncos, and Dolphins…Wooten spent three seasons on 2010: T Selvish Capers, West Virginia to Washington
the Titans practice squad, appearing in three games, before 2009: DB Jamarca Sanford, Mississippi to Minnesota
playing two seasons in the CFL…Ganaway spent one sea-
son on the Rams practice squad, appearing in three #244: Over the last ten drafts, defensive backs have been
games…In four seasons with the Giants, Williams appeared selected three times and defensive ends and wide receivers
in 51 games with 22 starts. He tallied over 200 tackles, two have been selected twice…In his rookie season with the
sacks, one forced fumble, and five fumble recoveries and Rams, Lawler appeared in 16 games and contributed on
added 35 special teams stops. He contributed on both defense and special teams…In two seasons with the
defense and special teams for the Super Bowl XLVI cham- Raiders and Eagles, Hester’s appeared in 26 games with
pionship team in 2011, forcing a fumble in overtime that set two starts. He has posted 32 tackles (17 solo), one sack,
up the game-winning field goal to send the Giants to the and one forced fumble…In his first three seasons with the
Super Bowl…Pugh appeared in 44 games with three starts Vikings, Kearse has appeared in 47 games with two starts.
in four seasons for the Panthers and Redskins. He notched He’s notched 39 tackles (32 solo), 0.5 sacks, one fumble
41 tackles (34 solo), one sack, two interceptions, five pass- recovery, and two passes defensed…After spending his first
es defensed, and one forced fumble. He ended his career three seasons with the 49ers, Brown moved to New
with the Saints in the 2013 postseason…In eight seasons England where he became the starting left tackle and the
for the Raiders, Giants, and Buccaneers, Myers appeared in Patriots won Super Bowl LIII. Following the season, he
115 games with 63 starts. He has caught 199 passes for signed with the Raiders. In four years, he has appeared in
1,954 yards and nine touchdowns. He tied a Raiders single 48 games with 44 starts…Motta appeared in 10 games with
game franchise record with 14 receptions vs. the Browns in one start for the Falcons as a rookie in 2013, recording 16
2012, during a campaign where he led the Silver and Black tackles and one pass defensed…Jordan White played the
and receiving and receiving yardage with 79 grabs for 806 2012 season with the Jets. He appeared in three games,
yards and four touchdowns. catching one pass for 13 yards…Ziemba played two sea-
2018: LB Jack Cichy, Wisconsin to Tampa Bay sons for the Panthers and Colts, appearing in six games…A
2017: LB Pita Taumoepenu, Utah to San Francisco nine-year NFL veteran, Coleman has played for the Eagles,
2016: DT Anthony Zettel, Penn State to Detroit Chiefs, Panthers, and Saints, appearing in 132 games with
2015: TE A.J. Derby, Arkansas to New England 21 starts. He has amassed 527 tackles, 21 interceptions
2014: T Tavon Rooks, Kansas State to New Orleans with two returned for touchdowns, 27 passes defensed, five
2013: DB Khalid Wooten, Nevada to Tennessee forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two sacks and 36
2012: RB Terrance Ganaway, Baylor to New York Jets special teams stops. He played in Super Bowl 50 with the
2011: LB Jacquian Williams, South Florida to New York Panthers…Francois has spent ten seasons in the NFL with
Giants the six teams, appearing in 137 games with 47 starts. He
2010: DB Jordan Pugh, Texas A&M to Carolina has totaled 14 sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble
2009: TE Brandon Myers, Iowa to Oakland recovery, adding 2.5 more takedowns in the postseason. He
also played in Super Bowls with the 49ers and Patriots.
ROUND SEVEN 2018: DE Justin Lawler, Southern Methodist to L.A. Rams
#231: Over the last ten NFL drafts, defensive ends and tack- 2017: DT Treyvon Hester, Toledo to Oakland
les have each been selected two times apiece…Howard 2016: DB Jayron Kearse, Clemson to Minnesota
spent most of his rookie season on the Rams practice squad 2015: T Trent Brown, Florida to San Francisco
and will compete for more playing time in 2019…Ware 2014: WR Jeremy Gallon, Michigan to New England
appeared in one game for the Raiders in 2017 and joined 2013: DB Zeke Motta, Notre Dame to Atlanta
the Giants practice squad in 2018…Duarte appeared in one 2012: WR Jordan White, Western Michigan to N.Y. Jets
game for the Dolphins in two seasons and signed with the 2011: T Lee Ziemba, Auburn to Carolina
Panthers in the 2019 offseason…Iosefa appeared in two 2010: DB Kurt Coleman, Ohio State to Philadelphia
games for the Patriots in 2015…Gardner has not made an 2009: DT Rickey Jean Francois, LSU to San FranciscoNEW ORLEANS SAINTS 2019 NFL DRAFT RELEASE; PAGE SIX
HOW THE SAINTS WERE BUILT
• 2006 DRAFT
DE Marcus Davenport (1)
FREE AGENTS WRTre’Quan Smith (3)
QB Drew Brees (UFA-SD) OL Will Clapp (7)
TRADES
• 2009 CB Eli Apple (NYG)
DRAFT QB Teddy Bridgewater (NYJ)
P Thomas Morstead (5)
• 2019
• 2011
DRAFT FREE AGENTS
DE Cameron Jordan (1a) DT Malcom Brown (UFA-NE)
TE Jared Cook (UFA-Oak.)
C/G Nick Easton (UFA-Min.)
• 2013 DE Mario Edwards Jr. (UFA-NYG)
DRAFT RB Latavius Murray (UFA-Min.)
T Terron Armstead (3a) CB/PR Marcus Sherels (UFA-Min.)
FREE AGENTS
TE Josh Hill (Rookie FA)
• 2015
DRAFT
T Andrus Peat (1a)
CB P.J. Williams (3b)
• 2016
DRAFT
DT Sheldon Rankins (1)
WR Michael Thomas (2a)
S Vonn Bell (2b)
DT David Onyemata (4)
FREE AGENTS
S Chris Banjo (FA)
CB Ken Crawley (Rookie FA)
TE Garrett Griffin (Rookie FA)
K Wil Lutz (FA)
LB Craig Robertson (UFA-Cle.)
• 2017
DRAFT 2018 SCHEDULE
CB Marshon Lattimore (1a)
T Ryan Ramczyk (1b) PRESEASON
S Marcus Williams (2)
RB Alvin Kamara (3a) Date Opponent Time/Network
LB Alex Anzalone (3b) Aug. 9 MINNESOTA VIKINGS 7:00/FOX-8
DE Trey Hendrickson (3c)
Aug. 18 @ Los Angeles Chargers page3:00/CBS
FREE AGENTS Aug. 24 @ New York Jets 6:30/FOX-8
WR Dan Arnold (Rookie FA)
WR Travin Dural (Rookie FA) Aug. 29 MIAMI DOLPHINS 7:00/FOX-8
WR Ted Ginn Jr. (UFA-Car.)
DB J.T. Gray (Rookie FA)
DB Justin Hardee (FA) REGULAR SEASON
LB A.J. Klein (UFA-Car.) Sept. 6 HOUSTON TEXANS (Mon.) 6:10/ESPN
FB Zach Line (FA)
C Cameron Tom (Rookie FA) Sept. 15 @ Los Angeles Rams 3:25/FOX
G Larry Warford (UFA-Det.) Sept. 22 @ Seattle Seahawks 3:25/CBS
LS Zach Wood (FA)
OL Nate Wozniak (Rookie FA) Sept. 29 DALLAS COWBOYS 7:20/NBC
Oct. 6 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 12:00/FOX
WAIVERS Oct. 13 @ Jacksonville Jaguars 12:00/CBS
WR Austin Carr (NE)
QB Taysom Hill (GB) Oct. 20 @ Chicago Bears 3:25/FOX
Oct. 27 ARIZONA CARDINALS 12:00/CBS
• 2018
Nov. 3 BYE
FREE AGENTS Nov. 10 ATLANTA FALCONS 12:00/FOX
QB J.T. Barrett (Rookie FA)
LB Vince Biegel (FA) Nov. 17 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12:00/FOX
DB Chris Campbell (FA) Nov. 24 CAROLINA PANTHERS 12:00/FOX
RB Martez Carter (FA)
WR Simmie Cobbs Jr. (FA) Nov. 28 @ Atlanta Falcons (Thurs.) 7:20/NBC
LB Demario Davis (UFA-NYJ) Dec. 8 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 12:00/FOX
WR Keith Kirkwood (Rookie FA)
WR Cameron Meredith (RFA-Chi.) Dec. 16 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (Mon.) 7:15/ESPN
T Derek Newton (FA) Dec. 22 @ Tennessee Titans 12:00/FOX
T Michael Ola (UFA-LAC)
CB Patrick Robinson (UFA-Phi.) Dec. 29 @ Carolina Panthers 12:00/FOX
LB Darnell Sankey (FA)
DT Taylor Stallworth (Rookie FA)
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