New Orleans Saints 2010 NFL Draft Picks

by **Tvcoliseum.com** Tue May 04, 2010 10:27 am

New Orleans Saints

Needs Analysis: The Saints surprised a few people by taking corner Patrick Robinson in the first round when S Nate Allen and DT Brian Price were still on the board. It may mean Malcolm Jenkins is moving to safety. They were able to get DT Al Woods, a guy they wanted all along, in the fourth round. Second-rounder Charles Brown will push for the right tackle job by midseason. They could still use a linebacker and maybe one more running back.

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Round 1, Pick 32 (32) Patrick Robinson CB 5'11" 190 Florida State 8.0 --
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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.
Round 2, Pick 32 (64) Charles Brown OT 6'5" 303 Southern Cal 8.1 29
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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.
Round 3, Pick 31 (95) Jimmy Graham TE 6'6" 260 Miami 7.3 --
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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.
Round 4, Pick 25 (123) (From Ravens through Cardinals) Al Woods DT 6'4" 309 LSU 7.3 --
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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.
Round 5, Pick 27 (158) (From Cowboys through Patriots, Broncos, Raiders, and Jaguars) Matt Tennant C 6'5" 300 Boston College 2.4 --
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Round 7, Pick 32 (239) Sean Canfield QB 6'4" 223 Oregon State 3.8 --
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Pick Analysis: With Mark Brunell unsigned, the Saints need a backup quarterback, and Canfield has the type of smarts and moxie that coach Sean Payton appreciates. Despite not having great arm strength, Canfield was highly productive last season at Oregon State, and is adept at reading defenses.