| 2012 Mock Draft - New Orleans Saints |
| Last Updated: April 26, 2012 |
Mock Draft: Picks 1-16 - Picks 17-32 - Round 2 - Round 3 - Rounds 4-7 |
| 89. New Orleans Saints |
Boise State University
The Saints have done well with the signings of Curtis Lofton and David Hawthorne via free agency but they still need to improve their defensive line and secondary. 30-year-old Will Smith is very solid and Cameron Jordan looked okay as a rookie but Crawford adds depth to the defensive line and can be used as part of a rotation early and groomed as an eventual replacement for Will Smith as he continues to age. Crawford is a high upside prospect who has great athletic ability and is a solid pass rusher despite being rather raw. The Saints can't afford to not go defense with their first pick and they have plenty of other good options here as well.
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Also Considered: Mike Martin (DT-Michigan), Trumaine Johnson (CB-Montana)
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