NFL Draft: Las Vegas Odds On Saints First Pick
Las Vegas oddsmakers are banking on the New Orleans Saints choosing a defensive player at No. 29.
The Saints' defensive line aims to stop the run in 2023 after allowing an average of 130.5 rushing yards per game last season. After losing David Onyemata to the Atlanta team and Shy Tuttle to the Panthers during free agency, general manager Mickey Loomis signed veteran defensive tackles Nathan Shepherd and Khalen Saunders to join the team and fill the gaps. Malcolm Roach re-signed a one-year, $1.01M contract to remain with the club for 2023-24. Todd Grantham, the defensive line coach, will work alongside defensive coordinator Joe Wood to bring back the tenacity of the defensive front.
The Vegas Odds for the New Orleans Saints in the 2023 NFL Draft
- Defensive Lineman: -120
- Offensive Lineman: +300
- Wide Receiver: +600
- Tight End: +700
- Quarterback: +1000
- Cornerback: +1200
- Running Back: +2000
- Linebacker: +2000
- Safety: +3300
Dec 4, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Mazi Smith (58) against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
SNN's John Hendrix breaks down the New Orleans defensive tackle unit:
Current Depth Chart: Khalen Saunders, Nathan Shepherd, Malcolm Roach, Prince Emili
Saints Draft Outlooks: Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receiver | Tight End | Interior Offensive Lineman | Offensive Tackle | Defensive End
Draft Prospect Outlook
- Day 1 Options: Calijah Kancey (Pitt), Bryan Bresee (Clemson), Mazi Smith (Michigan)
- Day 2 Options: Siaka Ika (Baylor), Zacch Pickens (South Carolina), Keeanu Benton (Wisconsin), Cameron Young (Mississippi State), Gervon Dexter (Florida), Jaquelin Roy (LSU), Adetomiwa Adebawore (Northwestern)
- Day 3 Options: Brodric Martin (Western Kentucky), Byron Young (Alabama), Moro Ojomo (Texas), Karl Brooks (Bowling Green), Keondre Coburn (Texas), Jerrod Clark (Coastal Carolina), Jalen Redmond (Oklahoma), Calvin Avery (Illinois), Tyler Lacy (Oklahoma State), Scott Matlock (Boise State), PJ Mustipher (Penn State), Jacob Slade (Michigan State)
- Priority UDFAs: Nesta Jade Silvera (Arizona State), Taron Vincent (Ohio State), Shakel Brown (Troy), Devonnsha Maxwell (Chattanooga), Jayson Ademilola (Notre Dame), Eli Huggins (Kansas Sate), Ifeanyi Maijeh (Rutgers)
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