Mock Drafts 2023

AsylumGuido · 03-07-2023, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Let's see if folks still mock Hendon Hooker to the Saints now that Derek Carr is under contract. I'm torn because we need to give Carr weapons but we still need to look to the future.

Hopefully Carr is as impactful as we hope and he's around for eight years or more. I'm sure that has to be the plan. We do need a backup so taking a QB at some point does make sense. Hopefully they never have to play a meaningful snap for the Saints, however.

K Major · 03-07-2023, 10:32 AM

Zach Harrison - DE

"Thee" Ohio State

Rd 4-5 prospect

iceshack149 · 03-07-2023, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

Absolutely. Carr would be an upgrade at QB over what the Saints had last year but I think that the ceiling for Hooker is higher.

I've changed my mind here. I kind of fell in love with Hooker but QB isn't a top priority. The Saints have to fill positions of need through the draft and free agency.

That said, the Saints should get the player that grades out the highest when drafting so if Hooker or another good looking QB is the best option then by all means, draft him.

AsylumGuido · 03-08-2023, 09:56 AM

K Major · 03-08-2023, 10:14 AM

Antonio Johnson - S

Texas A&M

Maye isn't the answer and Tyranne is getting up in age.

Rugby Saint II · 03-08-2023, 10:22 AM

Thanks to everyone for posting clips of players they like in the draft. This is my chance to get a feel for what's available each year. Knowledge is power.

K Major · 03-08-2023, 10:32 AM

Repeat post (#152) on a player but...

Nolan Smith - DE
Georgia

He probably won't be there at 29, however, I'd take him. Power, athletic & has leadership traits in college. The heartbeat of the locker room.

ZERO character concerns.

Rugby Saint II · 03-09-2023, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Repeat post (#152) on a player but...

Nolan Smith - DE
Georgia

He probably won't be there at 29, however, I'd take him. Power, athletic & has leadership traits in college. The heartbeat of the locker room.

ZERO character concerns.

He sounds like the type of player the Saints target who become leaders on the field as well as impact players. I like it!

K Major · 03-09-2023, 12:40 PM

Jahmyr Gibbs - RB
Alabama

WalterFootball latest "mock" have him going to the Saints but I wouldn't take a RB in the 1st round.

Mr.Riaton · 03-09-2023, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Jahmyr Gibbs - RB
Alabama

WalterFootball latest "mock" have him going to the Saints but I wouldn't take a RB in the 1st round.

So what you’re saying is we should wait till he drops to the second round then trade next years first to move up to get him?

03-07-2023, 10:06 AM	#181
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Let's see if folks still mock Hendon Hooker to the Saints now that Derek Carr is under contract. I'm torn because we need to give Carr weapons but we still need to look to the future. Hopefully Carr is as impactful as we hope and he's around for eight years or more. I'm sure that has to be the plan. We do need a backup so taking a QB at some point does make sense. Hopefully they never have to play a meaningful snap for the Saints, however.

03-07-2023, 10:32 AM	#182
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Zach Harrison - DE "Thee" Ohio State Rd 4-5 prospect SmashMouth likes this.

03-07-2023, 01:39 PM	#183
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,258 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Originally Posted by iceshack149 Absolutely. Carr would be an upgrade at QB over what the Saints had last year but I think that the ceiling for Hooker is higher. I've changed my mind here. I kind of fell in love with Hooker but QB isn't a top priority. The Saints have to fill positions of need through the draft and free agency. That said, the Saints should get the player that grades out the highest when drafting so if Hooker or another good looking QB is the best option then by all means, draft him. Rugby Saint II likes this.

03-08-2023, 09:56 AM	#184
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03-08-2023, 10:14 AM	#185
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Antonio Johnson - S Texas A&M Maye isn't the answer and Tyranne is getting up in age.

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03-08-2023, 10:22 AM	#186
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Thanks to everyone for posting clips of players they like in the draft. This is my chance to get a feel for what's available each year. Knowledge is power.

03-08-2023, 10:32 AM	#187
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Repeat post (#152) on a player but... Nolan Smith - DE Georgia He probably won't be there at 29, however, I'd take him. Power, athletic & has leadership traits in college. The heartbeat of the locker room. ZERO character concerns. Rugby Saint II likes this.

03-09-2023, 11:50 AM	#188
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Originally Posted by K Major Repeat post (#152) on a player but... Nolan Smith - DE Georgia He probably won't be there at 29, however, I'd take him. Power, athletic & has leadership traits in college. The heartbeat of the locker room. ZERO character concerns. He sounds like the type of player the Saints target who become leaders on the field as well as impact players. I like it!

03-09-2023, 12:40 PM	#189
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Jahmyr Gibbs - RB Alabama WalterFootball latest "mock" have him going to the Saints but I wouldn't take a RB in the 1st round.

03-09-2023, 12:48 PM	#190
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,264	Re: Mock Drafts 2023 Originally Posted by K Major Jahmyr Gibbs - RB Alabama WalterFootball latest "mock" have him going to the Saints but I wouldn't take a RB in the 1st round. So what you’re saying is we should wait till he drops to the second round then trade next years first to move up to get him? iceshack149, Rugby Saint II and K Major like this.