#32 – Patrick Robinson – CB – Florida St.
Pick Analysis: The Saints prove that a defense can never have enough corners with the selection of Patrick Robinson. Although New Orleans took Malcolm Jenkins with its first-round pick a season ago, the addition of Robinson gives the team the flexibility to move Jenkins to free safety or create a series of exotic nickel packages to get its athletic corners on the field. Regardless, the Saints have clearly improved their depth and talent in the back end, and that ensures they will remain among the best at creating takeaways in 2010.

#64 – Charles Brown – OT – Southern California
Pick Analysis: The Saints grab a quality offensive tackle with the selection of Charles Brown. With Jammal Brown reportedly on the trading block, Charles Brown gives the team a young developmental prospect to groom for a bigger role in a year or two.

#95 – Jimmy Graham – TE – Miami
Pick Analysis: The Saints pick up the ultra-athletic Jimmy Graham to bolster the depth at the tight end position. The former basketball standout gives the Saints an intriguing young tight end to develop behind Jeremy Shockey. Given his size and athleticism, he could become an immediate contributor as a red zone weapon in his rookie season.

#123 – Al Woods – DT – Louisiana State
Pick Analysis: The Saints upgrade their depth at the defensive tackle position with the selection of Al Woods. The stout interior defender flashes the ability to control the point, and gives the team a strong player to man their “one-technique” position.

#158 – Matt Tennant – OC – Boston College
Pick Analysis: The Saints moved up to draft a center — Matt Tennant — who was a three-year starter at Boston College. At the very least, Tennant will add depth to the offensive line of the defending Super Bowl champions.

#239 – Sean Canfield – QB – Oregon St.
Pick Analysis: Canfield has limited size and arm strength. Still, we like his football IQ to help him develop in Sean Peyton’s complex offense.




