New Orleans Saints Three-Round 2017 NFL Mock Draft

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Nov 12, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor (31) works out prior to the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

The New Orleans Saints know they’re running out of time. If they’re going to get one more crack at the Super Bowl, it has to be in 2017.

That or they need to think about starting the rebuild. Odds are it won’t be the latter. So the focus of this draft will be around improving every area of weakness they can. Don’t be surprised of if most of that that centers on one side of the football. Such has been the case for this team going on several years.

1st Round

Florida. Teez Tabor . 1. player. 15. The Saints are once again a remarkable study in contrast. They have the best offense in the NFL, replete with all sorts of weapons for which Drew Brees can choose from. On the other side of the ball the defense is soft in almost every category. They rank an abysmal 31st against the pass, allowing 276 yards per game through the air. Much of the issue surrounding that is their secondary which doesn’t have many quality options, particularly at cornerback. <p>Teez Tabor has been one of the top names on the board since the college season began. It’s sign of his talent and continued progress that his name has barely wavered on that list since then. Florida has always been good at pinpoint quality cover corners and Tabor is considered even better than former teammate Vernon Hargreaves who went 10th overall to Tampa Bay. He’s got the right mix of size, speed and athletics along with solid ball skills.</p>. CB

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