Mock Draft Monday: Offensive Tackle Still Resounding Pick For New Orleans Saints

Penn State's Olu Fashanu continues to be the most popular mock draft pick for the Saints, but most everyone continues to agree that New Orleans goes offensive tackle first.

Dec 1, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Washington Huskies offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (55) celebrates | Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

The NFL Draft is right around the corner, as next week will surely bring some interesting things to the surface as we get closer to opening night. With the 14th overall pick, the New Orleans Saints could do a few different things, but from the latest mock draft pick roundup, offensive tackle is the prevailing pick. Here's a look at various mocks from the past week.

Mock Draft Madness Monday - The Saints Pick Is?

Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State - ESPN (Mel Kiper/Field Yates)
Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington - Pro Football Focus
Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State - NFL Network (Chad Reuter)
Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington - NFL Network (Adam Rank)
JC Latham, OT, Alabama - NewOrleans.Football (Nick Underhill/Mike Triplett)
Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia - The Saints Wire
Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington - Canal Street Chronicles
Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia - CBS Sports
Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State - CBS Sports
JC Latham, OT, Alabama - CBS Sports
Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State - CBS Sports (Pete Prisco)
Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State - CBS Sports
Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State - The Draft Network
Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State - The Sporting News
Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State - Saints News Network (Ross Jackson)
Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State - FantasyPros
Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington - Last Word On Sports
Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU - Sportsnaut

Penn State's Olu Fashanu continues to be the most popular pick for the Saints, and rightfully so. New Orleans could come away with several different offensive tackles at No. 14 and be happy with it, but what could throw a monkey wrench into the plans is if any premiere prospects like Brock Bowers are there when they draft. The team could look in Round 2 to snag an offensive tackle. as some good options would still be on the table.

We should know a little more on where Ryan Ramczyk is at next week, but regardless, the Saints probably shouldn't overthink the pick and just get a potential starter to replace him. His prognosis, even with successful surgery, isn't exactly something that will get better. The smart choice is to get the tackle. The luxury is to look at a playmaker. We'll know soon enough what they decide on.