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New Orleans Saints 2021 Draft Picks

  • Round 1 - Pick 28 (28) Defensive End • Payton Turner • Houston
  • Round 2 - Pick 28 (60) Linebacker • Pete Werner • Ohio State
  • Round 3 - Pick 12 (76) Cornerback • Paulson Adebo • Stanford
  • Round 4 - Pick 28 (133) Quarterback • Ian Book • Notre Dame
  • Round 6 - Pick 22 (206) Offensive Tackle • Landon Young • Kentucky
  • Round 7 - Pick 28 (255) Wide Receiver • Kawaan Baker • South Alabama
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New Orleans Saints 2021 draft pick Ian Book, quarterback from Notre Dame, sits down with Saints legend John Carney to talk about his 2021 NFL Draft experience and his time at Notre Dame.

Ian Book talks draft prep and Notre Dame with John Carney | 2021 NFL Draft

New Orleans Saints 2021 draft pick Ian Book, quarterback from Notre Dame, sits down with Saints legend John Carney to talk about his 2021 NFL Draft experience and his time at Notre Dame.
New Orleans Saints seventh round draft pick Kawaan Baker, wide receiver from South Alabama, talks to Saints legend Tyrone Hughes after being drafted by the Saints in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Kawaan Baker and Tyrone Hughes talk versatility, Atlanta rivalry | 2021 NFL Draft

New Orleans Saints seventh round draft pick Kawaan Baker, wide receiver from South Alabama, talks to Saints legend Tyrone Hughes after being drafted by the Saints in the 2021 NFL Draft.
New Orleans Saints 6th round draft pick Landon Young, offensive tackle from Kentucky, talks to Saints legend Jermon Bushrod after being drafted by the Saints in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Landon Young talks Saints line play with Jermon Bushrod  | 2021 NFL Draft

New Orleans Saints 6th round draft pick Landon Young, offensive tackle from Kentucky, talks to Saints legend Jermon Bushrod after being drafted by the Saints in the 2021 NFL Draft.
New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Paulson Adebo talks to Saints legend Roman Harper after being drafted by the Saints in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Paulson Adebo talks draft day with Roman Harper | 2021 NFL Draft

New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Paulson Adebo talks to Saints legend Roman Harper after being drafted by the Saints in the 2021 NFL Draft.
New Orleans Saints second round draft pick Pete Werner talks to Saints legend right tackle Jon Stinchcomb following the 2021 NFL draft.

Pete Werner & Jon Stinchcomb talk Saints culture | 2021 NFL Draft

New Orleans Saints second round draft pick Pete Werner talks to Saints legend right tackle Jon Stinchcomb following the 2021 NFL draft.
Host city Cleveland was No. 1, Birmingham No. 2

New Orleans third for 2021 NFL Draft TV ratings

Host city Cleveland was No. 1, Birmingham No. 2
New Orleans Saints legend Willie Roaf talks to Saints first round draft pick Payton Turner, defensive end out of Houston, drafted with the 28th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Willie Roaf talks Saints history with draft pick Payton Turner | 2021 NFL Draft

New Orleans Saints legend Willie Roaf talks to Saints first round draft pick Payton Turner, defensive end out of Houston, drafted with the 28th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Check out the Top 10 quotes from our Saints draft picks + Sean Payton and Mickey Loomis

Saints Draft 2021: 10 memorable quotes from NFL draft

Check out the Top 10 quotes from our Saints draft picks + Sean Payton and Mickey Loomis

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Paulson Adebo & Coach David Shaw on the New Orleans Saints podcast presented by SeatGeek - May 7, 2021

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Greg Auman talks draft on the New Orleans Saints podcast presented by SeatGeek - April 23, 2021

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Pat Swilling on the New Orleans Saints podcast presented by SeatGeek - April 14, 2021

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Saints Draft 2021: 10 memorable quotes from NFL draft

Check out the Top 10 quotes from our Saints draft picks + Sean Payton and Mickey Loomis
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New Orleans Saints add 11 undrafted free agents

Four defensive backs in group of newcomers
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Quotes: Sean Payton recaps New Orleans Saints Draft 2021

New Orleans Saints head coach recaps the Saints' 2021 NFL Draft
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Quotes: Kawaan Baker shares New Orleans Saints Draft 2021 reactions

wide receiver shares his expectations on joining the team in his first Saints interview
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Meet the 2021 Saints Draft Picks

New Orleans selected  Payton Turner, Pete Werner, Paulson Adebo, Ian Book, Landon Young, and Kawaan Baker during the 2021 NFL Draft
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Saints Draft 2021: Five things to know about Kawaan Baker

Get to know South Alabama wide receiver Kawaan Baker, selected with the 255th pick in 2021 NFL Draft
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New Orleans Saints select Kawaan Baker with the 255th pick

 Wide receiver joins New Orleans from South Alabama
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Quotes: Landon Young shares New Orleans Saints Draft 2021 reactions

Tackle shares his expectations on joining the team in his first Saints interview
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Saints Draft 2021: Five things to know about Landon Young

Get to know Kentucky offensive tackle Landon Young, selected with the 206th pick in 2021 NFL Draft
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Quotes: Ian Book shares New Orleans Saints Draft 2021 reactions

Quarterback shares his excitement to join the team in his first Saints interview
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Saints Draft 2021: Five things to know about Ian Book

Get to know Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book, selected with the 133rd pick in 2021 NFL Draft
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New Orleans Saints select Ian Book with the 133rd pick

 Quarterback joins New Orleans from Notre Dame
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New Orleans Saints Draft 2021: Day 3 Need to Know 

New Orleans hold the 133rd, 218th, 229th and 255th picks in the final rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft on Saturday, May 1
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Quotes: Mickey Loomis recaps New Orleans Saints Draft 2021 Day 2

New Orleans Saints general manager recaps Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft
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New Orleans Saints land linebacker, cornerback on second day of 2021 NFL Draft

Saints add Ohio State linebacker Pete Werner, trade up to select Stanford cornerback Paulson Adebo
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New Orleans Saints Draft 2021: Round 2-3 notes

New Orleans selected Ohio State linebacker Pete Werner and Stanford cornerback Paulson Adebo
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Quotes: Paulson Adebo shares New Orleans Saints Draft 2021 reactions

Cornerback shares his Day 2 NFL Draft experience in his first Saints interview
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Quotes: Pete Werner shares New Orleans Saints Draft 2021 reactions

Linebacker shares his Day 2 NFL Draft experience in his first Saints interview
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Saints Draft 2021: Five things to know about Paulson Adebo

Get to know Stanford cornerback Paulson Adebo, selected with the 76th pick in 2021 NFL Draft
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New Orleans Saints select Paulson Adebo with the 76th pick

 Cornerback joins New Orleans from Stanford
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Saints Draft 2021: Five things to know about Pete Werner

Get to know Ohio State linebacker Pete Werner, selected with the 60th pick in 2021 NFL Draft
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New Orleans Saints select Pete Werner with the 60th pick

Linebacker joins New Orleans from Ohio State
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Quotes: Houston head coach Dana Holgerson on Payton Turner | Saints Draft 2021

University of Houston head coach talks about Sean Payton, Saints draft pick Payton Turner
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New Orleans Saints Draft 2021: Day 2 Need to Know 

New Orleans hold the 60th, 98th and 105th picks in the second and third rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft on Friday, April 30
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Quotes: Payton Turner shares New Orleans Saints Draft 2021 reactions

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Check out the best photos from the Saints 2021 NFL Draft weekend in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Photos: Best of the Saints 2021 NFL Draft

Check out the best photos from the Saints 2021 NFL Draft weekend in Cleveland, Ohio.
The New Orleans Saints added 11 undrafted free agents following the 2021 NFL Draft.
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Photos: Meet the Saints 2021 undrafted free agents | 2021 NFL Draft

The New Orleans Saints added 11 undrafted free agents following the 2021 NFL Draft.
2021 NFL draft photos of New Orleans Saints draft pick Kawaan Baker, wide receiver from the University of South Alabama.
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2021 NFL Draft Photos: Meet Saints draft pick Kawaan Baker

2021 NFL draft photos of New Orleans Saints draft pick Kawaan Baker, wide receiver from the University of South Alabama.
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2021 NFL Draft Photos: Meet Saints draft pick Landon Young

2021 NFL draft photos of New Orleans Saints draft pick Landon Young, offensive tackle from the University of Kentucky.

SAINTS OFFSEASON MOVES

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Drew Brees' retirement from the NFL becomes official

Jun 11, 2021

New Orleans Saints quarterback's retirement appeared on NFL transactions wire Friday, June 11
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New Orleans Saints exercise fifth-year option on defensive end Marcus Davenport

Apr 29, 2021

Davenport has recorded 75 tackles and 12.5 sacks in four seasons
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New Orleans Saints re-sign center/guard Will Clapp

Apr 20, 2021

Over the past three seasons, Clapp has been a valuable blocker on the interior of the Saints offensive line
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New Orleans Saints agree to terms with Christian Montano

Apr 20, 2021

Montano spent the 2020 offseason with the Pittsburgh Steelers
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New Orleans Saints sign wide receiver Jalen McCleskey

Apr 15, 2021

Wide receiver enjoyed productive college career at Oklahoma State and Tulane
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New Orleans Saints agree to terms with defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon on two-year contract

Mar 29, 2021

The four-year NFL veteran playing in all 16 regular season contests with the Chiefs
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New Orleans Saints agree to terms with tight end Nick Vannett on three-year contract

Mar 29, 2021

The five-year veteran played in 15 games with 11 starts for Denver in 2020
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New Orleans Saints sign FB Alex Armah to one-year contract 

Mar 19, 2021

Four-year NFL veteran who was originally selected by the Carolina Panthers
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New Orleans Saints agree to terms with CB P.J. Williams on one-year contract 

Mar 18, 2021

Williams was originally selected by New Orleans 78th overall in the 2015 NFL Draft
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New Orleans Saints trade DT Malcom Brown to Jacksonville Jaguars

Mar 17, 2021

New Orleans has finished fourth in opponent rushing yards per game each of the past two seasons
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New Orleans Saints terminate contract of WR Emmanuel Sanders

Mar 16, 2021

Sanders led the Saints wide receiver corps with 61 receptions for 726 yards with five touchdowns
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Saints terminate contract of linebacker Kwon Alexander

Mar 16, 2021

Linebacker started all seven games he appeared in for the Black and Gold following the midseason trade
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Saints agree to terms with QB Jameis Winston on one-year contract

Mar 15, 2021

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New Orleans Saints agree to terms with OL James Hurst

Mar 15, 2021

Offensive lineman signs three-year deal with Saints
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Drew Brees announces retirement

Mar 14, 2021

New Orleans Saints quarterback retires after 20 years in the National Football League
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New Orleans Saints terminate contract of CB Janoris Jenkins

Mar 11, 2021

Jenkins started all 13 games he played in 2020, posting 54 tackles
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New Orleans Saints agree to terms with RB Dwayne Washington

Mar 10, 2021

Since joining New Orleans in 2018, Washington has become an impact player on special teams
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New Orleans Saints place franchise tag on safety Marcus Williams

Mar 09, 2021

The free safety finished with 59 tackles and three picks in 2020
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New Orleans Saints running back Ty Montgomery looking to build on strong finish from last season

Mar 09, 2021

Montgomery ran for 105 yards on 18 carries in regular-season finale
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New Orleans Saints agree to terms with running back Ty Montgomery II

Mar 06, 2021

Montgomery re-signs with New Orleans on a one-year deal
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Defensive back J.T. Gray positioned to continue standout special teams play for New Orleans Saints

Mar 05, 2021

'My mind-set is to go out there and dominate'
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New Orleans Saints announce changes, additions to coaching staff

Mar 04, 2021

Saints Head Coach Sean Payton announced changes for the upcoming 2021 season
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New Orleans Saints terminate contract of punter Thomas Morstead

Mar 04, 2021

Morstead spent the last 12 seasons in Black and Gold after being selected in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft out of SMU
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New Orleans Saints terminate contracts of tight ends Josh Hill and Jared Cook

Mar 03, 2021

Saints announced roster moves on March 3, 2021
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Saints agree to terms with DB J.T. Gray on two-year contract extension

Mar 03, 2021

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Round 1

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Pick 24 (24)

Cesar Ruiz

C Michigan
6-3 307 LBS
Ruiz (pronounced roo-EEZ) grew up in Camden, New Jersey, attending Camden High School before transferring to Florida's IMG Academy for his final two seasons. He left there as the top center prospect in the country, signing with Michigan to continue its tradition of great offensive-line play. Ruiz got on the field sooner than expected, starting five times at right guard and playing in 10 games overall as a true freshman, sometimes as a sixth lineman. He was a third-team All-Big Ten pick as a sophomore and second-team all-conference selection in 2019, starting all 13 games in the pivot each season. Ruiz's father was tragically struck down trying to help someone change a tire on the side of a highway when Cesar was just 8 years old.

Round 3

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Pick 10 (74)

Zack Baun

LB Wisconsin
6-2 238 LBS
From Browns
Baun came to UW as a dual-threat quarterback who won the state's Offensive Player of the Year award as a senior at Brown Deer High School (1,936 passing yards, 20 passing touchdowns; 1,837 rushing yards, 39 rushing touchdowns). His best fit was on defense, though, with the Badgers so he contributed there as a reserve linebacker his redshirt freshman season (15 tackles, 3.5 for loss in 12 games). Baun's progress was set back by a foot injury suffered in 2017 preseason camp but he made up for lost time by starting all 13 games in 2018 (63 tackles, 7.5 for loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception). Baun became a superstar in college football as a senior, finishing among the nation's leaders with 19.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks among his 76 total tackles to earn second-team Associated Press All-American and first-team All-Big Ten honors. He also intercepted a pass, broke up two others, and caused two fumbles.
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Pick 41 (105)

Adam Trautman

TE Dayton
6-5 255 LBS
Compensatory Selection - From Vikings
Trautman was on NFL scouts' radar heading into the 2019 season and his senior-year production did little to quiet the hype. He was a first-team Associated Press FCS All-American and the Pioneer League Offensive Player of the Year after recording 70 receptions for 916 yards (13.1 per) and 14 touchdowns (ranked fifth in the FCS) in 11 starts. He was a high school quarterback in Michigan and won Dayton's Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year during his redshirt season in 2015. He became an offensive weapon in his first year on the field, lining up at tight end, in the slot, and as a Wildcat QB in 11 games (seven starts, 24 receptions, 238 yards, 9.9 average, three touchdowns). In each of the next two seasons, Trautman led the Flyers in receiving and was named second-team all-conference (43 receptions, 537 yards, 12.5 average, five touchdowns in 2017; 41 receptions, 604 yards, 14.7 average, nine touchdowns in 2018). His brother, Alex, plays linebacker at Dayton.

Round 7

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Pick 26 (240)

Tommy Stevens

QB Mississippi State
6-5 235 LBS
From Texans
Stevens signed with Penn State out of Decatur Central High School in Indiana. However, the play of Trace McSorley kept Stevens on the sideline throughout his four years in Happy Valley. He played in seven games as a redshirt freshman, mostly as a runner at the quarterback spot (2 of 3, 36 yards passing; 21-198-9.4, two TDs rushing). His role as an all-around offensive threat expanded in nine games the following year, when he took reps at running back and wide receiver (14-of-27, 158 yards, three TDs passing; 27-190-7.0, four TDs rushing; 12-60-5.0, two TDs receiving). Stevens again contributed mainly as a runner in 2018 (8-of-11, 110 yards, one TD, one INT passing; 28-118-4.2, two TDs rushing). Stevens decided to join his former offensive coordinator, Joe Moorhead, who took the head coach position at Mississippi State, in 2019. Stevens started the year as the Bulldogs' top passer but only started nine games because of an ankle injury (97-of-161, 60.2 percent, 1,155 yards, 11 TDs, five INTs passing; 83-381-4.6, four TDs rushing).
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