There’s a consensus. For once around the NFL, most folks agree one a topic regarding the New Orleans Saints. They drafted an impressive class of rookies in the 2024 NFL Draft.
From draft grades to gleaming individual reviews of prospects, New Orleans is getting a ton of love following the final round of the draft.
Gregg Rosenthal noted the Saints second-round pick, Kool-Aid McKinstry, as a piece to make the secondary loaded for New Orleans. It’s clear that the former Crimson Tide CB can make an immediate impact for an NFL team as one of the most gifted athletes in the entire class.
I wrote a thing. 32 thoughts after the draft: https://t.co/cswmv9THVb pic.twitter.com/plRmUs5d2D
— Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) April 28, 2024
The Saints had a productive draft, but the second-round selection of cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (No. 41 overall) raised immediate questions about Marshon Lattimore’s future on the team. Even if Lattimore wasn’t dealt this weekend, it’s a situation to monitor. If Lattimore stays, coach Dennis Allen will enjoy how loaded the team is at cornerback. — Rosenthal
Next up, Sharp Football Analysis, headed by Warren Sharp, ranked the Saints class in the top ten in terms of value. They sit at 6th. That’s notable for a team with no third or fourth-round picks.
best value 2024 NFL draft classes
1. Lions
2. Dolphins
3. Chiefs
4. Steelers
5. Eagles
6. Saints
7. Ravens
8. Broncos
9. Vikings
10. Ramssee pic for 1-32 plus methodology
READ FOR FULL ANALYSIS:https://t.co/nIqmEa50Rm
team-by-team & round-by-round analysis to follow 🧵 pic.twitter.com/7civLHt5zD
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 27, 2024
Not to mention, Sharp also ranked the NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons last in the league in terms of value.
The Atlanta Falcons had the least draft capital over expected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
— Sharp
That’s a double win for the Saints.
Pro Football Focus thought the Saints had a top four class in the entire NFL.
They received an “A+” grade for their picks. The NFL seems to agree that the Saints never reached at any point in the draft. They attacked needs but understood which top prospects were falling to them or in range of them.
For their entire breakdown of the class’ prospects, click here.
Teams that received A+ Draft Grades 👀 pic.twitter.com/s8WvlO1UQB
— PFF (@PFF) April 27, 2024
Mina Kimes, an ESPN analyst chimed in during the Saints draft, too. She had a positive outlook on their class after just three picks (Fuaga, McKinstry, Rattler).
Low key…kinda love the Saints’ draft. Hit need, value, and upside in all 3 picks.
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) April 27, 2024
One thing is clear. The talent that the Saints grabbed in this year’s draft is agreed upon around the league. They made value selections and filled positions of need on multiple occasions in the 2024 NFL Draft.
