Offense: QB
RB
FB
WR
TE
OT
OG
C
Defense: DT
NT
DE
Hybrid DE/OLB
OLB
ILB
FS
SS
CB
Special Teams: K
P
RS
LS
Saints Picks by Round: 1st(14), 4th, 7th, plus any compensatory picks that may be awarded.
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Saints Draft Needs
Urgent: Two dominant outside linebackers to flank middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma, along with healthy returning defenders could make the Saints a super team next year.
Strong: A center who could clear the way for runners could bring the offense to the next level.
Moderate: Another good corner, an upgrade at right offensive tackle, and a third offensive guard are needed.
Nice To Have: Best available defenders.
Wild Card: Does running back Deuce McAllister have another year left and can Reggie Bush learn to run inside... even a little?
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Saints Draft Board
First Round: Aaron Curry OLB Wake Forrest, Brian Cushing OLB USC, James Laurinaitis SLB Ohio State, Larry English OLB Northern Illinois, Aaron Maybin OLB Penn State, Clay Matthews OLB USC
Third Round: Antonie Caldwell C Alabama, Max Unger C/OG Oregon
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2009 NFL Draft Discussions by Team
| • Arizona | • Dallas | • Miami | • Pittsburgh |
| • Atlanta | • Denver | • Minnesota | • San Diego |
| • Baltimore | • Detroit | • New England | • San Francisco |
| • Buffalo | • Green Bay | • New Orleans | • Seattle |
| • Carolina | • Houston | • NY Giants | • St. Louis |
| • Chicago | • Indianapolis | • NY Jets | • Tampa Bay |
| • Cincinnati | • Jacksonville | • Oakland | • Tennessee |
| • Cleveland | • Kansas City | • Philadelphia | • Washington |
