Here is a more in-depth look of all of the New Orleans Saints' 2012 draft picks.
Rd 3: DE Akiem Hicks (Regina, Canada)
The post on this shines light on his road to the NFL. Check it out!:
Rd 4: WR Nick Toon (Wisconsin)
The son of former NFL All-Pro receiver Al Toon, is a versatile sure handed receiver from a run-happy program. He showed a lot promise at Wisconsin while on the field. A major foot surgery slowed down his development his Junior year but he bounced back for a decent Senior campaign.
Strengths: Great hands; Well polished route runner. Can also block out on the edge.
Weaknesses: Doesn't have burner type speed (4.54 at combine) but has a knack for getting open. He runs
pretty high after the catch and his durability will be questioned at the next level.
Rd 5: SS Corey White (Samford)
The 6'2" 205 pounder is a versatile DB that can play either S or CB. Very consistent tackler at Samford and a ball-hawk snatching 7 ints.
Strengths: Plays like a S in run support and takes great angles to the ball. Good athleticism when the is in the air.
Weaknesses: Foot control and indecisiveness. He tends to shuffle his feet more than usually when a receiver changes direction which would make him more of a lock for safety and not corner.
Rd 6: OG Andrew Tiller (Syracuse)
Big dude (6'4" 324) that is expected to give D-lineman fits just with his sheer size. Blocked for a 1,000 yard rusher at Syracuse and made All Big-East First Team.
Strengths: Great Size and can run block. Good slide pass protector.
Weaknesses: Tends to lunge at blockers and lose his center of gravity. Technique needs to be worked on. Plays upright.
Rd 7: OT Marcel Jones (Nebraska)
Tiller is big; Jones is even bigger. Standing at 6'6" 325, he is very unpolished but has the tools and athletic ability to become a dominate force in the league.
Strengths: Good all around blocker and extremely athletic for his size. Has to work on his flexibility in order to start as a left tackle
Weaknesses: Poor balance. Injury prone.
An average Joe may doubt or second guess the direction the Saints went in this year's draft but we have some very promising players here.I don't expect all of the above to come in and start but they will compete with the current roster. Next on the agenda, signing Drew!
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