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The New Orleans Saints boast a highly capable quartet of safeties on the roster despite personnel turnover during free agency.
Rafael Bush signed with the Buffalo Bills, while Kenny Vaccaro wasn’t brought back.
Nevertheless, the Saints are more than fine with returning players in the form of Vonn Bell, Marcus Williams and special teams ace Chris Banjo.
The Saints also signed proven veteran Kurt Coleman to a three-year deal to help offset the losses of Bush and Vaccaro, and signed former LSU standout Rickey Jefferson to a reserve/future contract.
With Williams and Bell locked in on rookie contracts, the Saints don’t have an immediate need in the early rounds of the draft. But adding a player would be wise when considering the team only has five safeties currently on the roster ahead of organized team activities (OTAs) and training camp.
The below concludes a 10-part predraft series with a look at safeties.



SAFETY DEPTH CHART
Vonn Bell
Marcus Williams
Kurt Coleman
Chris Banjo
Rickey Jefferson (reserve/future)

Potential Day 1 (first round) selections
Derwin James, Florida State
Ronnie Harrison, Alabama
Justin Reid, Stanford

Potential Day 2 (rounds 2-3) selections
Terrell Edmunds, Virginia Tech
Marcus Allen, Penn State
Rashaan Gaulden, Tennessee
Jessie Bates III, Wake Forest

Potential Day 3 (rounds 4-7) selections
Siran Neal, Jacksonville State
DeShon Elliott, Texas
Troy Apke, Penn State
Kyzir White, West Virginia
Jordan Whitehead, Pittsburgh
Godwin Igwebuike, Northwestern
Quin Blanding, Virginia
Natrell Jamerson, Wisconsin

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K Major

I like the FA signing of Coleman but Vonn Bell needs to step it up this year. It would never hurt to draft another SS ... preferably before the start of round 5.

Side note - Banjo was very good on special teams last season.

ChrisXVI

I’m still not sure we have a good starting SS.

jnormand

What ever happened to Kenny V anyway? Has he still not signed with anyone?

K Major

KV had a visit with the Dolphins a couple of weeks back, however no deal signed as of yet. He should get more "rings" post draft.

voodooido

At this point teams are waiting to see who falls to them tomorrow. I have a feeling he will sign with the Browns. They need a safety and have the money to waste

Thirty3

Kenny came in like gang busters that first year then he got concussed. Was never the same after that. Last year was getting more aggressive but got hurt. I’d take him back after draft cheap. If he gets big money and years on a poor team he’ll tank. Trick is giving him a real goal and possibilities otherwise a waste of money.

voodooido

Safety is not a need. Hit up some UDFA and store them on the practice squad. If an injury occurs look into FA. We have a chance to solidify our team this draft. Dont waste picks.

halloween 65

Jeremy Reaves could be had in the 7th. Small school prospect from Alabama.

Rugby Saint II

I'm not sold on our SS. Bell is nothing special to me. We need another player who can play in the box or play deep with the two high safety look to go with Williams.