New Orleans Saints 7-Round Mock Draft: Post-Derek Carr Signing

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Oct 29, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (1) catches a pass against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 5, 148th Overall: Jonathan Mingo, WR, Mississippi

Despite having both Thomas and Olave set to go for 2023 (we assume), the receiver room doesn’t have much depth outside of Rashid Shaheed, who had a very good 2022 season. Thomas carries a $59 million number in 2024. Jonathan Mingo is a densely packed wide receiver at 221 pounds, and can operate over the middle of the field and win vertically.

Round 5, 167th Overall: John Ojukwu, OT, Boise State

James Hurst was the New Orleans Saints left tackle in 2022 while Trevor Penning continues to hone his game. There’s a chance Penning never figures it out, so adding more depth at tackle to potentially find the long-term answer is worth it. John Ojukwu is a seasoned starter at left tackle for Boise State, and didn’t allow a sack in the 2022 season.

Round 7, 229th Overall: Daniel Scott, SAF, Cal

Tyrann Mathieu, Marcus Maye, and who else? Alontae Taylor was talked about as a potential convert to safety from corner, but he’s looked good in his role. The safety class wasn’t very athletic as a whole, but Daniel Scott showed out in a big way. His functional athleticism combined with a strong week in Mobile should get him to land in an early rotational role.

Round 7, 260th Overall: Chandler Zavala, OL, North Carolina State

Offensive line depth is always something appreciated in the NFL, especially when getting into a next player up mentality. Chandler Zavala is a deeper sleeper on the interior of the offensive line that can play well if thrust into a starting role early in his career.

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