ESPN’s Mel Kiper released his 2.0 version of the 2023 NFL mock draft as the NFL Scouting Combine will be getting underway on Thursday in Indianapolis. The New Orleans Saints currently hold the 29th overall pick in this year’s draft courtesy of the Sean Payton trade to Denver. New Orleans will be eager to add another piece to the puzzle as the team tries to get back to the playoffs after missing out on the last two years. In Kiper’s 2.0 mock draft, he has the Saints going with tight end Darnell Washington out of Georgia. Darnell Washington Would Fill…
Author: Tyler Eschette
Tyler Eschette
Covers LSU and the New Orleans Saints for Gridiron Heroics.
The tight end position has been a revolving door for the last few seasons for the Tigers, but last year showed some promise at the position with freshman Mason Taylor having a breakout season. Taylor made an early impression on Brian Kelly and he showed he can be one of the best tight ends in the SEC. Along with Taylor, LSU was able to add some depth to the position by adding three talented prospects in the Class of 2023. Check out how the tight end depth chart is shaping out heading into the month of March: Mason Taylor: Taylor…
It certainly came out of nowhere when LSU cornerback Sevyn Banks announced that he is declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft and not coming back to Baton Rouge for his final collegiate season. According to the Advocate’s Wilson Alexander, as a fifth-year senior, Banks did not have to formally submit his name for the draft by the January 16th underclassmen deadline. The announcement leaves Tiger fans stunned as many assumed that Banks would be coming back, but instead the veteran defensive back is taking his talents to the next level. Sevyn Banks’ Time with Ohio State and LSU: Banks would…
The New Orleans Saints were able to lock up defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon to a two-year contract. Kpassagnon was going to be a free agent, but the Saints were able to lock up a deal before the free-agency period starts on March 15th when the new year begins. He has been able to serve a vital role in the Saints rotation while playing at the defensive end and defensive tackle. With others on the move for free agency, it was key for the black and gold to lock up some depth on the defensive line. Tanoh Kpassagnon’s Career in the…
NFL Draft scouts will be getting their final impressions this week at the NFL Scouting Combine and with their pro days coming shortly after. Two LSU Tigers were featured in Fox Sports’ Top 64 best available prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft. Edge rusher BJ Ojulari and defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy were the lone Tigers to be ranked in the Top 64 NFL Draft prospects. Ojulari and Roy will be participating in this week’s NFL Scouting Combine as they will get a chance to showcase their talent on the field in front of scouts around the league. No. 46. BJ…
The New Orleans Saints made five selections in the 2022 NFL Draft that was highlighted by two of those picks coming in the first round. New Orleans traded up with the Philadelphia Eagles to take Ohio State receiver, Chris Olave, with the 12th overall pick. The Saints selected Northern Iowa offensive tackle Trevor Penning with the 19th overall pick to cap off the first round. Look back on the New Orleans Saints 2022 NFL Draft class and how they fared during this past NFL season. Round 1, Pick 11: Chris Olave, Wide Receiver: New Orleans continued their Ohio State pipeline…
Pro Football Focus (PFF) released their Top 10 returning interior defensive lineman in college football for the 2023 season list. LSU’s Mekhi Wingo checks in as the No. 3 returning interior defensive lineman heading into the new season. According to PFF, now that we know who will continue playing on Saturdays next fall, they take an early look at the top returning players for each position. Hear from PFF on what impressed Wingo from his first season in Baton Rouge: “After an impressive freshman season at Missouri, Wingo transferred to LSU this past season. He practically never came off the…
LSU’s wide receiver room heading into the 2023 will be loaded as they will be led by Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr. and Kyren Lacy. The Tigers will have to fill the shoes of Kayshon Boutte and Jaray Jenkins who put their name in the 2023 NFL Draft class. LSU also lost Jack Bech to the transfer portal heading into the offseason, but there are guys that are ready to step in his place. Here is how the wide receiver room for the Tigers will shape out for the 2023 college football season. Malik Nabers: Nabers has been an electric…
Pro Football Focus (PFF) released their yearly list on the Top 101 NFL players from this past season. According to PFF, it gives them a chance to acknowledge and praise the best players from the 2022 season one last time before we look ahead to assembling rosters for the upcoming year. Two New Orleans Saints players were listed on the PFF Top 101 Players from the 2022 and they are linebacker Demario Davis and safety Tyrann Mathieu. No. 60: Tyrann Mathieu, New Orleans Saints: Hear from PFF on why they ranked Mathieu the No. 60 overall player in the NFL…
The New Orleans Saints were able to keep their depth at the offensive guard position in check after resigning Calvin Throckmorton to a one-year deal. Throckmorton was slated to hit the free agency market that starts on March 15th when the official start of the league year begins, but the Saints were able to lock him up before that date. According to NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill, the one-year deal for Throckmorton is worth $940,000. He qualified for the ERFA tender value at around $825,000, but New Orleans signed him to the veteran’s minimum. Calvin Throckmorton’s Football Career: Throckmorton spent his collegiate…
