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New Orleans Saints 2022 NFL Draft Projections, Positions Needed & Mock Draft

Ryan Knuppel by Ryan Knuppel
Mar 14, 2022, 6:35pm ET
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New Orleans Saints 2022 NFL Draft Projections, Positions Needed & Mock Draft

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New Orleans Saints 2022 Draft

For the first time in a long time, the New Orleans Saints are seeking a new direction. With franchise quarterback Drew Brees retiring after the 2020 season followed by coach Sean Payton’s abrupt departure after last season, the Saints are in a transition period. Payton had presided over the most successful period in franchise history, compiling a 152-89 record (9-8 in playoffs) and winning a Super Bowl.

Dennis Allen isn’t in an easy position for a coach taking over his second career NFL job. Allen’s run with the Raiders from 2012-14 resulted in an 8-28 record, then terminated four games into his third season What Allen has to first determine is which quarterback leads the team.

Taysom Hill is the incumbent, but he was oft-injured during the 2021 season. He ended with 978 passing yards with four touchdowns and five interceptions. The Saints pieced together last season with a mix of Hill, Jameis Winston, and Trevor Siemian, managing a 9-8 record. That will be untenable moving forward, as Winston and Siemian are both free agents.

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The Saints’ life post-Payton won’t be easy . New Orleans is currently $6 million over the cap, with only three teams (San Francisco, Green Bay, LA Rams) in worse shape. Whatever roster is left standing will keep Allen’s hands full.

Players Leaving the New Orleans Saints

Defensive back P.J. Williams will likely be too expensive for New Orleans to retain. Williams, who has been with the Saints since 2016, had his best season with the club last year, intercepting a career-high three passes and returning them for 86 yards and a score. Williams also forced a fumble and defended five passes in five starts.

Much like Williams, linebacker Kwon Alexander will seek more money and opportunities elsewher. Alexander missed five games last season, starting eight of the 12 games he played. Alexander also intercepted a pass, recovered a fumble, and recorded 3½ sacks.

Tackle Terron Armstead will likely be leaving for a new opportunity. Armstead was limited by injuries last season and saw the least amount of playing time since the 2016 season. With younger players available, New Orleans will be seek to go in a different direction.

Tight end Nick Vannett only caught nine passes for 133 yards and (one touchdown) in seven games with New Orleans last season. The Saints could save close to $1 million in cap space by letting Vannett walk. Cornerback Bradley Roby will also likely be cut. There’s a $10 million cap hit after one interception (23 tackles) last season.

Position Needed by the New Orleans Saints

New Orleans is still searching for the answer at quarterback. Hill was drafted out of BYU as a project, but hasn’t had the seasoning to develop. The question for New Orleans is, does it want to re-sign Winston, then fix other issues with this draft? Perhaps the Saints take a stab at acquiring an experienced quarterback from out-of-town. Whatever the plan, New Orleans needs more consistency at the position.

The Saints also need help at wide receiver. New Orleans has said it would like to bring Michael Thomas back, but it hasn’t worked out a deal. The Saints’ leading receivers last year were Marquez Callaway (46 receptions, 698 yards) and Devonte Harris (36 catches, 570 yards).

New Orleans could also use help at offensive tackle. Providing depth at that position allow any quarterback to settle in without worrying about running for his life.

New Orleans Saints Mock Draft

The Saints have eight picks in the draft. How New Orleans attacks the selections provide a good insight into its direction of rebuilding. With the No. 18 choice, New Orleans could draft Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral.

Corral was the maestro of the Rebels’ high-flying offense in 2021. He passed for 3,349 yards, with a 67.9% completion rate, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also earned the respect of many for leading Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl against Baylor, where he was forced to leave due to injury.

In the second round, New Orleans could draft a target for Corral, perhaps Penn State’s Jahan Dotson. Dotson led the Nittany Lions with 91 receptions (1,182 yards, 12 touchdowns). Dotson also had a long catch of 86 yards.

Tulsa tackle Tyler Smith should be available in the third round. Smith helped the Golden Hurricane finish the season 7-6, including a victory in the Myrtle Beach Bowl. He is 6-foot-5, 332 pounds, and can bring some energy and attitude to New Orleans. Check Saints’ NFL Draft odds and NFL Odds.

2022 NFL Draft Event Information

  • Date: Thursday, April 28 (Round 1) | Friday, April 29 (Rounds 2-3) | Saturday, April 30 (Rounds 4-7)
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET (Thursday) | 7 p.m. ET (Friday) | Noon ET (Saturday)
  • Location: Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, NV
  • TV Channel: ABC | ESPN | NFL Network
  • NFL Draft Live Streaming: NFL Game Pass

2022 NFL First-Round Draft Order (with 2021 records)

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars
  2. Detroit Lions
  3. Houston Texans
  4. NY Jets
  5. NY Giants
  6. Carolina Panthers
  7. NY Giants (via Bears)
  8. Atlanta Falcons
  9. Seattle Seahawks (via Broncos)
  10. NY Jets (via Seahawks)
  11. Washington Commanders
  12. Minnesota Vikings
  13. Houston Texans (via Browns)
  14. Baltimore Ravens
  15. Philadelphia Eagles (via Dolphins)
  16. Philadelphia Eagles (via Colts)
  17. LA Chargers
  18. New Orleans Saints
  19. Philadelphia Eagles
  20. Pittsburgh Steelers
  21. New England Patriots
  22. Green Bay Packers (via Raiders)
  23. Arizona Cardinals
  24. Dallas Cowboys
  25. Buffalo Bills
  26. Tennessee Titans
  27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  28. Green Bay Packers
  29. Kansas City Chiefs (via 49ers)
  30. Kansas City Chiefs
  31. Cincinnati Bengals
  32. Detroit Lions (via Rams)

Teams with no First Round Pick

  • San Francisco 49ers
  • Chicago Bears
  • Denver Broncos
  • Cleveland Browns
  • Indianapolis Colts
  • Las Vegas Raiders
  • Los Angeles Rams
  • Miami Dolphins
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Ryan Knuppel

Ryan Knuppel

Ryan Knuppel has been writing about sports & sports betting topics online for over 15 years. He was a college basketball All-American in the early 2000's and has always had a deep understanding for sports. Ryan was the 2011 Buffalo Wild Wings National "Pickem" Winner which earned him a trip to play flag football with Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders. He was also a 2015 FanDuel.com Playboy Mansion NBA Championships Qualifier in daily fantasy sports. But his true claim to fame is the fact that he has played basketball with and against THE Michael Jordan numerous times in his life. Ryan is excited to be writing and covering sports here and would love to hear from you on social media.

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