The New Orleans Saints have not traded Marshon Lattimore. Accordingly, they may not move the star cornerback. Only time will tell.
In the meantime, they have shown interest in multiple prospects at the cornerback position.
.@MizzouFootball has their Pro Day today and sources say CB Kris Abrams-Draine was slated to meet with the #Saints, #Patriots & #Vikings before the festivities.
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) March 22, 2024
40 career PBUs + 7 INTs.
Abrams-Draine also has a Top 30 visit with the Tennessee #Titans. @SeniorBowl standout. pic.twitter.com/i3mXKUedxV
Abrams-Draine projects as a slot cornerback in the NFL. That's a role that is a bit touch and go for New Orleans - regardless of the status of Lattimore.
Alontae Taylor played that position for much of last season, but he has proven to be a better outside CB. That being said, the Saints also have Paulson Adebo outside. He played the best football of his NFL career so far in 2023.
Lotta Jack Jones in Kris Abrams-Draine's game, especially with their WR backgrounds
— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) March 22, 2024
Smooth in transitions and can hang on vertical routes, quickly IDs routes and shows urgency locating the ball, and has the ball skills to capitalize on his competitiveness at the catch point… https://t.co/NQ7dqGkIOs pic.twitter.com/UbNQbYyBvN
If New Orleans targets a defensive back in round three or four (after trading for a pick somewhere in there), Abrams-Draine would make plenty of sense.
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