Saints Expected to Select Cornerback Will Johnson in Draft

The New Orleans Saints are actively enhancing their secondary after a challenging season and a difficult salary cap situation. They recently restructured Tyrann Mathieu’s deal and signed Justin Reid, while also bringing back cornerback Isaac Yiadom. Analysts suggest that the Saints could pursue cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. from the Los Angeles Chargers, who would fit well given his coverage skills and previous connections with the team's coaching staff. Despite his projected contract of around $46 million, the Saints' financial constraints may hinder this potential signing. In the NFL mock draft landscape, former player Geoff Schwartz predicts the Saints will select cornerback Will Johnson from Michigan with their top-10 pick, aligning with their strategy to bolster their defensive lineup. The Saints' moves indicate a focused effort to strengthen their secondary heading into the upcoming season.