Canal Street Chronicles
Saints get plenty of weapons this time around
Bowers was one of the most dominant forces in college football the last three seasons. Bowers is a three-time All-American and the only two-time winner of the John Mackey Award for college football’s best TE. He would be an instant starter and an instant contributor and the best TE the New Orleans Saints have had since Jimmy Graham. Despite need on the offensive line, if you have a chance to get a player with upside as great as Bowers at pick 14 at another position of need you would be a fool to pass up on it.
Frazier is a three-year starter at center for the Mountaineers who has only allowed one sack over the last two seasons. He has the ability to kick over to Guard where he will likely be needed to fill the revolving door the Saints have had at that spot. He was easily the best offensive lineman left on the board at this point, and despite not being a tackle he can complete the Saints interior offensive line and provide depth at Center at the same time.
Wingo was the anchor of the Tiger’s defense the last two years, sacking opposing QBs 7.5 times in 22 games including 4.5 times in just 8 games last season. Wingo is a bit undersized at 284 pounds, but his work ethic and character are unquestioned. He is the kind of player that will outwork the next guy, evidenced by the fact that he was awarded the #18 before the season and managed to return from what was thought to be a season ending injury last year in time to play in LSU’s bowl game. Wingo is a player that could blossom in year 2 or 3 once he gets fully healthy and has time to absorb as much experience as possible.
Foster is a two-time All-SEC tackle for Missouri who has been their starting left tackle the last three years. A depth pick with upside given his experience and success in college football, Foster would likely compete for the backup left tackle spot with the potential to be the Saints swing tackle.
Another 3+ year starter in the SEC, Pritchett ran the fourth fastest 40-yard dash among CBs at the combine this year. His size and speed make him a good press corner. He is a project who won’t see the field much in the first year or two, but he has the physical tools to become a good player down the road.
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