Mr.Riaton

If we do that, I would actually prefer Mckenney but if he's gone,then I would like Perryman.

jeanpierre

But Perryman is a proven quantity in pass coverage, something the Saints LB corps is lacking...

Mr.Riaton

I know, but McKinney is a big run stuffing LB that I think would pair well with Lofton. I really like Perryman though,I just want some big run stuffing ILB's on this defense. Ideally ,i would love to draft both of them!

ChrisXVI

I imagine we could get a 3rd round pick for that.

lee909

Too many not taking notice of Kendrick

Eric Kendricks, ILB/OLB, UCLA
Height: 6-0.
Weight: 230.
Projected 40 Time: 4.69.
Projected Round (2015): 1-2.
12/13/14: Kendricks has 139 tackles, 8.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks, two passes broken up, three interceptions and one force fumble this year. The senior is a sideline-to-sideline run-defender who covers a ton of ground. He also is an asset in pass coverage as he guards some receivers well in man coverage and does very well in zone. In the NFL, Kendricks should be a three-down starter.

The senior was all over the field against Virginia to open 2014. The big plays he made led to 14 points from the Bruins' defense. Kendricks stripped a receiver of the ball deep in UCLA territory, and a teammate scooped up the fumble to return it for a touchdown. While the quarterback was flooded with defenders on the next drive, Kendricks had tight coverage on the running back and was able to undercut the throw to pick it off and run 37 yards to take it to the house. Kendricks totaled 16 tackles, two passes broken up, the forced fumble and the interception against Virginia. He also was impressive against Texas (11 tackles), Arizona State (10 tackles), Washington (13 tackles), USC (14 tackles, 1 INT) and Stanford (11 tackles).

8/23/14: Kendricks played well in 2013 with 105 tackles, four tackles for a loss and an interception. He was third in the Pac-12 in tackles. Kendricks is an instinctive defender who can defend sideline-to-sideline.

Kendricks was a backup until a breakout 2012 season in which he led the Pac-12 in tackles. Kendricks had 149 tackles with six tackles for a loss, two sacks, four passes broken up, two forced fumbles and one blocked kick. His instincts were excellent as he did a great job of reading and reacting. Thanks to a disruptive defensive line and star outside linebacker Anthony Barr, Kendricks was able to make plays off of them.

Kendricks is getting good preparation from a UCLA coaching staff under Jim Mora, Jr. that has a lot of pro experience. While Kendricks plays middle linebacker for the Bruins, he would have to move to outside linebacker in the NFL if he can't add weight.

Personal: Economics major. Son of Marv Kendricks and Yvonne Thagon. Eric Kendricks is the younger brother of Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Mychal Kendricks, a second-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft out of California.

"Two receivers to the left, Garcon to the right. Manning in the shotgun, puts Collie in motion. Looks in his direction...it's picked off! It's picked off! It's Tracy Porter again! He's runnin' free! He's gonna go all the way!

jeanpierre

I'd feel more comfortable with Perryman with a late first, early second than Kendricks...

And if we had to move up, I'd take Shaq Thompson over Kendricks...

jeanpierre

We exchanged first round picks and traded our third round pick to move up seven spots...

This should help though it's no absolute...

2014 NFL Draft Trade Value Chart

lee909

;Perryman is better no doubt,but I have seen Kendrick mocked as late as the third round.
I wouldn't take him in the first but mid 2nd or later he would be good value.

I'm unsure on Thompson,not seen enough of him. Seems small as a olb,can he play the middle

blackangold

No he can't...

He could play RB, but if you're not drafting him for that it's a wasted pick IMO.

brees84

R1
ILB BENARDRICK MCKINNEY
MISSISSIPPI STATE

R2
DT MALCOLM BROWN (instantly improves our D-line)
TEXAS

R3
OLB PAUL DAWSON (our Lavonte David)
TCU

R4
G JOHN MILLER (probably can start, backup at least)
LOUISVILLE

R5
CB KEVIN WHITE (steal)
TCU

R6
CB LADARIUS GUNTER (low risk high reward)
MIAMI

R7
G ADAM SHEAD (smart player, good project)
OKLAHOMA