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The Saints believe they are ready for the N-F-L draft which will look a lot different this year. Commissioner Roger Goodell will read off the draft picks from his home in New York and Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis will work out of his own home, while using video teleconferencing to stay in touch with head coach Sean Payton and other front office personnel.

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Saints did not bring in any players for personal workouts. Loomis says some of the virtual pro days that players put together are useful…
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The Saints have the 24th pick in tonight’s first round.

Tonight will be a big night for LSU football as at least four members of the 2019 national champs will be selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Football analyst Mike Detillier says Joe Burrow will be the first pick and Justin Jefferson, K’Lavon Chaisson and Patrick Queen will also go in the first round. Detillier says safety Grant Delpit could also be a first-round pick, even though his production fell off last season because of injuries…
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Detillier says the Saints could use their 24th overall pick to take former LSU linebacker Patrick Queen. Former Tigers cornerback Kristian Fulton could also be a first-round pick.

Former All-American Louisiana Tech cornerback Amik Robertson will hear his name called tomorrow night in either the second or third round.