The newest members of the New OrleansSaints will come to the team this week, as the83rd annual NFL Draft will take place onThursday, Friday and Saturday from April 25-27in Nashville, Tenn. The draft will kick off in itsprimetime format for the tenth consecutive yearat 7:00 p.m. (CT) on Thursday evening, with thefirst round to be completed. The draft willresume on Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. forrounds two and three with the remaining fourrounds to be completed on Saturdaystarting at 11 a.m.

The Saints own six picks in theseven rounds, with their highest being asecond round draft choice (62nd overall).New Orleans will be looking to furthersupplement the roster following draftsthe past four seasons which have nettedfour Pro Bowl selections, nine starters and sev-eral additional significant contributors with theirpicks, headlined by RB Alvin Kamara, CBMarshon Lattimore, G/C Andrus Peat and WRMichael Thomas.

ABC/ESPN and the NFL Network will pro-vide full live coverage and analysis of the 2019NFL Draft on Thursday, Friday and Saturday inits entirety. The first round will conclude byapproximately 10:30 p.m., the second and thirdrounds will end by 9:45 and Saturday’s selec-tions will conclude around 6:15.

Each team is permitted a maximum of tenminutes per selection in the first round of thedraft, seven minutes in the second round, five

minutes for choices made in rounds threethrough six and four minutes for choices inround seven. Trading is allowed throughout thecourse of the draft.

There will be a total of seven rounds and254 selections (222 regular picks and 32 com-pensatory choices) in the 2019 NFL Draft. TheNFL awarded 32 draft picks to 17 teams thatsustained a net loss of unrestricted free agentslast year. A team that loses more unrestricted

free agents than it acquires in the previ-ous year is eligible to receive compensa-tory draft choices. The Saints were notawarded a compensatory pick in 2019.Of the six picks to start the draft with

New Orleans, holds one choice in thesecond round (62nd overall), one choicein the fifth round (168th overall), two

choices in the sixth round (177th and 202ndoverall) and two selections in the seventh round(231st and 244th overall). 

New Orleans is left without a first round pickin this year’s NFL Draft, after having traded it tothe Green Bay Packers in a 2018 draft daytrade that helped them net DE MarcusDavenport. With their 2019 third roundselection, the Saints garnered QB TeddyBridgewater from the New York Jets along witha 2019 sixth round pick (177th overall). TheSaints traded their 2019 fourth round pick and a2020 seventh round choice from the New YorkGiants in exchange for CB Eli Apple, who start-ed the last ten games of the season.

SAINTS HOLD SIX SELECTIONS ENTERING NFLDRAFT FROM APRIL 25-27

DRAFT MEDIA INFORMATION

The New Orleans Saints currently have sixselections in the 2019 NFL Draft:

Round Pick in Round Overall2. SAINTS 30 625. SAINTS 30 1686a. SAINTS 4 1776b. SAINTS 30 2027a. SAINTS 17 2317b. SAINTS 30 244

TRADE REVIEW: During the 2018 NFL Draft,New Orleans made a trade with Green Bay, sendinglast year’s 27th overall pick, as well as their firstround selection this year, in exchange for last year’s14th overall pick, which they used to select defensiveend Marcus Davenport.The New York Jets acquiredNew Orleans’ third round pick in 2019 (93rd overall)in exchange for quarterback Teddy Bridgewater anda sixth round pick (177th overall), a trade which tookplace at the end of the 2018 preseason. The Saintsacquired cornerback Eli Apple from the New YorkGiants in exchange for the club’s 2019 fourth roundpick (132nd overall). New Orleans also acquired fromCleveland a seventh round choice (231st overall) inthe 2019 NFL Draft in exchange for defensive tackleDevaroe Lawrence.

The Saints media headquarters for the 2019NFL Draft will be at the club’s media work-room at the main entrance to the OchsnerSports Performance Center. It is not open tothe public, and all media will need to be pre-approved for credentials. Dinner will be served on Thursday and Fridayto all working media covering the event, withlunch on Saturday.Conference calls with draft picks are tenta-tively scheduled to take place following selec-tions. Executive Vice President/GeneralManager Mickey Loomis and Head CoachSean Payton will also be available in a pressconference setting periodically over thecourse of the three days as time permits.Transcripts of player, coach and executiveinterview sessions will be available both viaemail as well as on the club’s media website. Media parking will be available in the mainparking lot in front of the facility on a first-come, first-serve basis. Live trucks can parkin the facility’s front parking lot. Once parkingis exhausted in front of the media workroom,please see or contact a Saints communica-tions staffer regarding auxillary parking.For credentials, please submit your request inadvance of the draft to CommunicationsManager Evan Meyers by email at evan.mey-ers@saints.nfl.com.

SAINTS ROUND-BY-ROUND

The New Orleans Saints have made the most of theirchoices, selecting quality players that now form thefoundation of the roster. Below is a synopsis of theclub’s draft picks:

2018Round 1: Defensive End Marcus Davenport –PFWA NFL All-Rookie selection tied for third on theclub with 4.5 sacks. Davenport’s development willcontinue in his first full NFL offeseasonRound 3: Wide Receiver Tre’Quan Smith – Playedin 15 games and ranked second among wideouts inreceiving with 28 grabs for 427 yards (15.3 avg.) andfinished second on the team with five touchdowngrabs.Round 7: Center/Guard Will Clapp – Clapp contin-ues to develop at the two interior positions as theNew Orleans native played in three games with onestart.

2017Round 1a: Cornerback Marshon Lattimore –Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Yearin 2017 led all rookies with five interceptions. The for-mer Ohio State standout followed that rookie cam-paign up with a club-best five takeaways in 2018, inaddition to two interceptions in a postseason win overPhiladelphia.Round 1b: Tackle Ryan Ramczyk – Played everyoffensive snap as a rookie, settling into right tackle,followed up by opening the first 15 games in 2018,earning Associated Press second-team All-Pro hon-ors.Round 2: Safety Marcus Williams – Has startedevery game he has played in since being drafted andhas posted six interceptions..Round 3a: Running Back Alvin Kamara – In 2017,Kamara’s yards per carry (6.1) ranked first in theNational Football League and the Associated PressNFL Offensive Rookie of the Year led all NFL rookieswith 14 touchdowns and 1,554 total yards from scrim-mage. Followed it up with his second consecutive ProBowl selection in 2018 as he led the team with 1,592total yards from scrimmage, leading the team in rush-ing with 883 yards and tied a club-record with 18touchdowns and club-best 14 on the ground.Round 3b: Linebacker Alex Anzalone – Moved intothe starting lineup in a standout second-season, post-ing 61 tackles, two sacks, one interception and aclub-best three forced fumbles. Round 3c: Defensive End Trey Hendrickson –Young pass rusher has posted two sacks in limitedplaying time and is expected to compete for moreplaying time in the club’s defensive line rotation in2019.

2016Round 1: Defensive Tackle Sheldon Rankins–Rankins enjoyed a breakout third campaign, startingall 16 regular season games and posting eight sacks,the most by a Saints defensive tackle since 2001 andranked second on the club.Round 2a: Wide Receiver Michael Thomas – 321receptions are the most by a National FootballLeague player through first three seasons coming offclub-record 125 grabs in 2018, the fifth-highest sin-gle-season total in NFL history. Selected as an

Associated Press first-team All-Pro and a Pro Bowlstarter.Round 2b: Safety Vonn Bell – Has played in all 48games with 31 and recorded 263 tackles in first threeseasons. Led the secondary in tackles for the thirdconsecutive seson, posting 87 stops (61 solo) in2018Round 4: Defensive Tackle David Onyemata – Hasappeared in all 48 games with ten starts and record-ed 113 stops and 6.5 sacks in first three seasons.Posted a career-high 4.5 takedowns in 2018, as theSaints finished the season ranked second in the NFLin run defense.

2015Round 1a: Tackle/Guard Andrus Peat – Has opened50 regular season games and three postseson con-tests at every position except center. Was named tohis first Pro Bowl following a 2018 campaign wherehe started 13 regular season games and two playoffcontests for the league’s sixth ranked rushingoffense.Round 3b: Cornerback P.J. Williams – This formerFlorida State standout has appeared in 33 careergames with 14 starts, posting 53 tackles (44 solo). In2018, assumed the nickel role and posted a career-high 53 stops and returned an interception for atouchdown in an Oct. 28 Sunday Night Football winat Minnesota.

2013Round 3: Tackle Terron Armstead – Has opened 56regular season games and six postseason contestsat left tackle since becoming a starter in 2013. In2018, was named an Associated Press first-team All-Pro and selected to the Pro Bowl for the first time inhis career, blocking for the NFL’s second-rankedrushing offense.

2011Round 1a: Defensive End Cameron Jordan – Ledteam with 12 sacks in 2018, as he moved into fourthplace on the club’s all-time list for quarterback take-downs (71.5) and was named Associated Press All-Pro for the second consecutive season and went tohis second consecutive Pro Bowl.

2010Round 1: Cornerback Patrick Robinson – Defenderreturned to New Orleans in 2018 following a career-high five picks in the regular season and postseasonin 2017 in Philadelphia. After suffering a season-end-ing ankle injury in Week Three, is expected to con-tribute in the nickel in 2019.

2009Round 5: Punter Thomas Morstead – The club’s all-time punting leader with a 46.9 gross punting aver-age and 41.4 net. Led the National Football Leaguewith a 43.2 net punting average in 2018, as he wasnamed Pro Football Focus’ Special Teams Player ofthe Year.

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ON THE ROSTER: Of the players under contract, 19were draft picks of the club. There are ten former No. 1s,six by the Saints – DE Marcus Davenport (2018), CBMarshon Lattimore and T Ryan Ramczyk (2017), DTSheldon Rankins (2016), T/G Andrus Peat (2015), DECameron Jordan, and CB Patrick Robinson (2010) –and four by other clubs: CB Eli Apple (NYG, 2016), DTMalcom Brown (NE, 2015) QB Teddy Bridgewater(Min., 2014) and WR Ted Ginn Jr. (Mia., 2007).

FIRST ROUND: The Saints have had 53 first-roundpicks. The position-by-position-breakdown:• DE: Nine (Cameron Jordan, 2011; Will Smith, 2004;Charles Grant, 2002; Joe Johnson, 1994; RenaldoTurnbull, 1990; Wayne Martin, 1989; Shawn Knight, 1987;Joe Campbell, 1977; Kevin Hardy, 1968)• RB: Nine (Mark Ingram II, 2011; Reggie Bush, 2006;Deuce McAllister, 2001; Ricky Williams, 1999, VaughnDunbar, 1992; Craig Heyward, 1988; George Rogers,1981; Chuck Muncie, 1976; Leslie Kelley, 1967)• WR: Seven (Brandin Cooks, 2014; Robert Meachem,2007; Donte’ Stallworth, 2002; Lindsay Scott, 1982; WesChandler, 1978; Larry Burton, 1975; Ken Burrough, 1970)• G: Four (Chris Naeole, 1997; Larry Schumacher, 1975;Royce Smith, 1972; John Shinners, 1969)• T: Seven (Ryan Ramczyk, 2017; Andrus Peat, 2015;Jammal Brown, 2005; Kyle Turley, 1998; William Roaf,1993; Jim Dombrowski; 1986; Stan Brock, 1980)• LB: Four (Stephone Anthony, 2015; Mark Fields, 1995;Alvin Toles, 1985, Rick Middleton, 1974)• QB: Two (Dave Wilson, 1982, supplemental pick from1981; Archie Manning, 1971)• DT: Three (Sheldon Rankins, 2016; Sedrick Ellis,2008; Johnathan Sullivan, 2003)• CB: Four (Marshon Lattimore, 2017;PatrickRobinson, 2010; Malcolm Jenkins, 2009; Alex Molden,1996)• TE: One (Irv Smith, 1993)• K/P: One (Russell Erxleben, 1979)• S: One (Kenny Vaccaro, 2013)

ALL-TIME: In 52 NFL Drafts, the Saints have picked 557players from 170 colleges and universities.Position: 73 RB; 69 WR; 69 LB; 60 CB; 49 DE; 45 G; 43S; 43 T; 33 DT; 28 TE; 19 QB; 10 C; 6 P; 5 FB; and 4 K.By School: 17: Nebraska, USC; 15: Ohio State; 11: NotreDame, Florida State, Tennessee; 10: Georgia, LouisianaState, Oklahoma; 9: Florida, Michigan, Missouri,Wisconsin; 8: Alabama, Tulane; 7: California, Mississippi,Oregon State, Pittsburgh; 6: Colorado, Kansas, Miami(Fla.), San Diego State, Texas, Washington, WashingtonState, West Virginia; 5: Arizona St., Boston College,Brigham Young, Houston, Kansas State, Minnesota,Mississippi State, North Carolina State, Purdue, Southern,Tulsa, Virginia, Wake Forest.

PLAYERS DRAFTED FROM LOUISIANA SCHOOLSLouisiana State: Tommy Morel, 1969; Steve Rogers,1975; Hokie Gajan, 1981; Eric Martin, 1985; DaltonHilliard, 1986; Michael Mayes, 1989; Nicky Savoie, 1997;Devery Henderson, 2004; Al Woods, 2010; Will Clapp, 2018.Southern: Richard Neal, 1969; Willie Davenport 1970; JamesElder, 1971; Nathan Besaint, 1978; Vincent Fizer, 1988.Tulane: Bart Graves, 1971; Steve Barrios, 1972; RustyLachaussee, 1972; Tommy Thibodeaux, 1974; MikeTruax, 1974; Charles Hall, 1975; Marvin Lewis, 1982;Treg Songy, 1985.

SAINTS ALL-TIME DRAFTSUMMARY

NEW ORLEANS 2019TRANSACTIONS LOG

JANUARY1 – Re-signed CB Josh Robinson and waived TCornelius Lucas.2 – Signed DL Henry Mondeaux to the practice squadand terminated the practice squad contract of QB J.T.Barrett IV.12 – Signed TE Garrett Griffin to the active roster fromthe practice squad, re-signed QB J.T. Barrett IV to thepractice squad and placed WR Simmie Cobbs Jr. onInjured Reserve.16 – Signed DT Tyrunn Walker. Placed DT SheldonRankins on Injured Reserve.21 – Signed QB J.T. Barrett IV, DB Chris Campbell,DB J.T. Gray, DT Tomasi Lauille, LB Darnell Sankeyand T Nate Wozniak to reserve/future contracts.

FEBRUARY 6 – Signed RB Martez Carter to reserve/future contract.11 – Hired Darren Rizzi as special teams coordinator.19 – Hired Phil Galiano as assistant special teamscoach.20 – Terminated contract of S Kurt Coleman.

MARCH 11 – Agreed to terms with LB Craig Robertson on atwo-year contract extension and S Chris Banjo on athree-year contract extension.13 – Agreed to terms with RB Latavius Murray (UFA-Min.) on a four-year contract and agreed to terms with KWil Lutz on a five-year contract extension.14 – Agreed to terms with DT Malcom Brown (UFA-NE) on a three-year contract.15 – Agreed to terms with DE Mario Edwards Jr. (UFA-NYG) to a two-year contract. Agreed to terms with QBTeddy Bridgewater.16 – Placed C Max Unger on Reserve/Retired list.19 – Agreed to terms with C/G Nick Easton (UFA-Min.)on a four-year contract.25 – Agreed to terms with CB/PR Marcus Sherels(UFA-Min.) on a one-year contract26 – Agreed to terms with TE Jared Cook (UFA-Oak.).

APRIL 2 – Agreed to terms with CB P.J. Williams on a one-year contract.

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Going back over the past decade, below is a look at theplayers who have been selected in the positions currentlyheld by the Saints in the 2019 NFL Draft.

ROUND TWO#62: Over the last ten drafts, defensive backs have beenselected three times and running backs have been selectedtwice with the 62nd overall pick...The last ten picks at 62ndoverall have combined for two All-Pro selections, three ProBowl selections and two All-Rookie Team selections…In hisrookie season, O’Neill appeared in 15 games, opening thelast 11 games at right tackle for Minnesota…In his first twoseasons with the Steelers, Smith Schuster established him-self as one of the NFL’s most explosive receivers, appear-ing in 30 games with 20 starts, the former USC product hasrecorded 169 receptions for 2,343 yards with 14 touch-downs and was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team andthe Pro Bowl in his second season…Bradberry, the formerSamford standout, has started all 45 games he’s appearedin for the Panthers, posting five interceptions and two forcedfumbles…In three seasons with the Packers, Rollinsappeared in 33 games with 15 starts, posting three intercep-tions and two fumble recoveries…Originally drafted by thePatriots, Garoppolo started his career as the backup to TomBrady winning Super Bowl XLIX and LI. In five seasons, he’sappeared in 26 games with ten starts for the Patriots and49ers, completing 236-of-361 passes (65.4%) for 2,968yards and 17 TDs…In five seasons with four teams,Michael’s appeared in 38 games with nine starts, rushing for1,089 yards on 256 attempts with seven TDs, also posted 26receptions for 135 yards and a TD…Originally selected bythe Packers, Hayward was named to the PFWA All-Rookieteam. After spending his first four seasons with Green Bay,he signed with the Chargers where he went on to become atwo-time All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler. In seven sea-sons, Hayward’s recorded 20 interceptions with two touch-downs, two forced fumbles and four fumblerecoveries…Thomas appeared in 52 games with threestarts for the Dolphins over his four-year career, rushing for1,480 yards and ten TDs on 409 attempts. Also posted 55receptions for 412 yards and three TDs…Spending his sixseasons in the AFC Eawith the Patriots and Bills, Spikesappeared in 78 games with 49 starts, recording 355 tackles,two sacks, two interceptions, 15 passes defensed, sixforced fumbles and a fumble recovery…During his eightyear career with the Titans and Jaguars, Marks appeared in103 games with 61 starts posting 19 sacks, one interception,five forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries.2018: T Brian O’Neill, Pittsburgh to Minnesota2017: WR JuJu Smith Schuster, USC to Pittsburgh 2016: CB James Bradberry, Samford to Carolina 2015: CB Quinten Rollins, Miami (Ohio) to Green Bay2014: QB Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois to New England2013: RB Christine Michael, Texas A&M to Seattle 2012: CB Casey Heyward, Vanderbilt to Green Bay2011: RB Daniel Thomas, Kansas State to Miami2010: LB Brandon Spikes, Florida to New England2009: DT Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn to Tennessee

ROUND FIVE#168: Over the last ten drafts, offensive linemen have beenselected four times…Jones was placed on Injured Reserve(ankle) prior to the start of the 2018 campaign…In two sea-sons with the Raiders, Lee’s appeared in 29 games with 17starts posting 80 tackles, three passes defensed and fivetackles for a loss…In 2018, he played in all 16 contests with11 starts, posting 58 tackles, three passes defensed andranking second on Oakland with ten special teamsstops…In two seasons with the Browns, Drango appearedin 32 games with 19 starts at left tackle and left guard. In

2018, He was a member of the Chargers practicesquad…Burton’s appeared in 55 games with 11 starts forthe Lions and Bears. He’s primarily contributed as a blockerand on special teams…Spruill spent 2014 on InjuredReserve with the Falcons after suffering a torn ACL. Hebriefly returned to football with the CFL’s Toronto Argonautsin 2016...Wagner has appeared in 90 games with 75 startsat right tackle for the Ravens and Lions over six seasons.Wagner’s regarded as one of the NFL’s premier right tack-le…In two seasons with the Raiders, Juron Criner appearedin 13 games with 19 catches for 183 yards and one TD. Hespent the 2014-15 seasons as a member of the Giants prac-tice squad and 2016-17 with the CFLs Ottawa Redblacks.Currently, Criner plays for Edmonton…Love had brief stintswith the Vikings and Jaguars and was on the Giants, Saints,Broncos and Falcons practice squads…Crompton was amember of the Chargers, Patriots, Buccaneers andRedskins practice squads from 2010-12. Crompton ven-tured to the CFL from 2013-16…Burnett, a former UCFstandout played in 15 games with the Steelers as a rookie in2009, recording eight tackles (three solo) and 13 specialteams stops. Burnett then went on to join the CFL’sEdmonton Eskimos from 2011-14. He spent the 2015-17campaign with Calgary Stampeders and 2018 with Montreal. 2018: T Jamarco Jones, Ohio State to Seattle2017: LB Marquel Lee, Wake Forest to Oakland2016: G Spencer Drago, Baylore to Cleveland2015: RB Michael Burton, Rutgers to Detroit2014: LB Marquis Spruill, Sryacuse to Atlanta2013: T Ricky Wagner, Wisconsin to Baltimore2012: WR Juron Criner, Arizona to Oakland2011: G Demarcus Love, Arkansas to Minnesota2010: QB Jonathan Crompton, Tennessee to San Diego2009: DB Joe Burnett, Central Florida to Pittsburgh

ROUND SIX#177: Over the last ten drafts, defensive ends, defensivebacks and wide receivers have been selected twice…In hisrookie season, Ejiofor appeared in 12 games posting onesack and a fumble recovery…In two seasons since beingdrafted by the 49ers, Taylor’s appeared in 29 games withone start posting 69 receptions for 645 yards and threetouchdowns…Hemingway’s appeared in 13 games for theLions and Broncos, posting two special teams tackles…Inthree seasons with the Titans, Colts and Broncos, Mount’sappeared in 12 games, contributing on defense and specialteams…In five seasons with Washington, Hopkins haskicked in 55 regular season games, converting 99-of-116career field goal attempts, 118-of-124 PATs and 202 kickoffsfor touchbacks…In seven seasons with the Cardinals andFalcons, Bethel appeared in 110 games with 14 starts post-ing four interceptions, returned for three touchdowns, fourforced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. He was selectedto three consecutive Pro Bowls from 2013-15 as a specialteamer and was a two-time first-team AP All-Pro…Roysterappeared in 32 games with two starts over three years(2011-13) with the Redskins. He rushed for 416 yards on 81attempts with two touchdowns and posted 25 receptions for180 yards…In two seasons with the Browns, Mitchellappeared in 16 games posting three catches for 31 yards.He had brief stints on the practice squad with the Cowboys,Buccaneers and Falcons. He also played in the CFL withEdmonton in 2013 and the Ottawa in 2014…In nine seasonswith the Jaguars and Lions, Carey appeared in 100 gameswith 12 starts posting 120 tackles, three interceptions, eightpasses defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumblerecoveries, while standing out on special teams, where heposted 71 stops. Continued on next page

TEN YEARS OF SELECTIONHISTORY

(continued from previous page) ROUND SIX, #1472018: DE Duke Ejifor, Wake Forest to Houston2017: WR Trent Taylor, Louisiana Tech to San Francisco2016: TE Temarrick Hemingway, South Carolina State toL.A. Rams2015: LB Deiontrez Mount, Louisville to Tennessee2014: DE Jeffrey Pagan, Alabama to Houston2013: K Dustin Hopkins, Florida State to Buffalo2012: DB Justin Bethel, Presbytarian to Arizona2011: RB Evan Royster, Penn State to Washington2010: WR Carlton Mitchell, South Florida to Cleveland2009: DB Don Carey, Norfolk State to Cleveland

#202: Over the past ten drafts, linebackers have beenselected three times, defensive backs and tight ends havebeen selected twice…Jack Cichy appeared in six games forthe Buccaneers as a rookie in 2018 before suffering a sea-son-ending knee injury, posting one defensive tackle andthree special teams stops…Pita Taumoepenu has appearedin six games for the 49ers posting one defensive tackle andtwo special teams stops as he will compete for more exten-sive playing time in 2019…Zettel posted 6.5 sacks to ranksecond on the Lions in 2017…Derby has hauled in 40 pass-es for 451 yards and three touchdowns with the Patriots,Broncos, and Dolphins…Wooten spent three seasons onthe Titans practice squad, appearing in three games, beforeplaying two seasons in the CFL…Ganaway spent one sea-son on the Rams practice squad, appearing in threegames…In four seasons with the Giants, Williams appearedin 51 games with 22 starts. He tallied over 200 tackles, twosacks, one forced fumble, and five fumble recoveries andadded 35 special teams stops. He contributed on bothdefense and special teams for the Super Bowl XLVI cham-pionship team in 2011, forcing a fumble in overtime that setup the game-winning field goal to send the Giants to theSuper Bowl…Pugh appeared in 44 games with three startsin four seasons for the Panthers and Redskins. He notched41 tackles (34 solo), one sack, two interceptions, five pass-es defensed, and one forced fumble. He ended his careerwith the Saints in the 2013 postseason…In eight seasonsfor the Raiders, Giants, and Buccaneers, Myers appeared in115 games with 63 starts. He has caught 199 passes for1,954 yards and nine touchdowns. He tied a Raiders singlegame franchise record with 14 receptions vs. the Browns in2012, during a campaign where he led the Silver and Blackand receiving and receiving yardage with 79 grabs for 806yards and four touchdowns.2018: LB Jack Cichy, Wisconsin to Tampa Bay2017: LB Pita Taumoepenu, Utah to San Francisco2016: DT Anthony Zettel, Penn State to Detroit2015: TE A.J. Derby, Arkansas to New England2014: T Tavon Rooks, Kansas State to New Orleans2013: DB Khalid Wooten, Nevada to Tennessee2012: RB Terrance Ganaway, Baylor to New York Jets2011: LB Jacquian Williams, South Florida to New YorkGiants2010: DB Jordan Pugh, Texas A&M to Carolina2009: TE Brandon Myers, Iowa to Oakland

ROUND SEVEN#231: Over the last ten NFL drafts, defensive ends and tack-les have each been selected two times apiece…Howardspent most of his rookie season on the Rams practice squadand will compete for more playing time in 2019…Wareappeared in one game for the Raiders in 2017 and joinedthe Giants practice squad in 2018…Duarte appeared in onegame for the Dolphins in two seasons and signed with thePanthers in the 2019 offseason…Iosefa appeared in twogames for the Patriots in 2015…Gardner has not made an

NFL appearance, but spent two seasons on the Chargerspractice squad…In two seasons with the Bills, Ty Powellappeared in 19 games for Buffalo from 2013-14. He hasrecorded 23 tackles (17 solo), one sack, and one passdefensed…Clemons played the 2012 season for theJaguars, appearing in four games. He caught three passesfor 41 yards…In five seasons for the Panthers, Cowboys,and Redskins, Frank Kearse appeared in 35 games witheight starts. He tallied 5.5 sacks as a situational pass rush-er…Selvish Capers appeared in three games for the NewYork Giants in 2012…In six seasons for the Vikings, Saints,and Redskins, Jamarca Sanford appeared in 95 games with46 starts. He notched 328 tackles (2288 solo), three inter-ceptions, 12 passes defensed, eight forced fumbles, sixfumble recoveries, 57 special teams stops and onecoverage forced fumble.2018: LB Travin Howard, Texas Christian to L.A. Rams2017: T Jylan Ware, Oakland to Alabama State2016: TE Thomas Duarte, UCLA to Miami 2015: RB Joey Iosefa, Hawaii to Tampa Bay2014: DE Ben Gardner, Stanford to Dallas2013: DE Ty Powell, Harding to Seattle2012: WR Toney Clemons, Colorado to Pittsburgh2011: DT Frank Kearse, Alabama A&M to Miami2010: T Selvish Capers, West Virginia to Washington2009: DB Jamarca Sanford, Mississippi to Minnesota

#244: Over the last ten drafts, defensive backs have beenselected three times and defensive ends and wide receivershave been selected twice…In his rookie season with theRams, Lawler appeared in 16 games and contributed ondefense and special teams…In two seasons with theRaiders and Eagles, Hester’s appeared in 26 games withtwo starts. He has posted 32 tackles (17 solo), one sack,and one forced fumble…In his first three seasons with theVikings, Kearse has appeared in 47 games with two starts.He’s notched 39 tackles (32 solo), 0.5 sacks, one fumblerecovery, and two passes defensed…After spending his firstthree seasons with the 49ers, Brown moved to NewEngland where he became the starting left tackle and thePatriots won Super Bowl LIII. Following the season, hesigned with the Raiders. In four years, he has appeared in48 games with 44 starts…Motta appeared in 10 games withone start for the Falcons as a rookie in 2013, recording 16tackles and one pass defensed…Jordan White played the2012 season with the Jets. He appeared in three games,catching one pass for 13 yards…Ziemba played two sea-sons for the Panthers and Colts, appearing in six games…Anine-year NFL veteran, Coleman has played for the Eagles,Chiefs, Panthers, and Saints, appearing in 132 games with21 starts. He has amassed 527 tackles, 21 interceptionswith two returned for touchdowns, 27 passes defensed, fiveforced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two sacks and 36special teams stops. He played in Super Bowl 50 with thePanthers…Francois has spent ten seasons in the NFL withthe six teams, appearing in 137 games with 47 starts. Hehas totaled 14 sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumblerecovery, adding 2.5 more takedowns in the postseason. Healso played in Super Bowls with the 49ers and Patriots.2018: DE Justin Lawler, Southern Methodist to L.A. Rams 2017: DT Treyvon Hester, Toledo to Oakland2016: DB Jayron Kearse, Clemson to Minnesota2015: T Trent Brown, Florida to San Francisco2014: WR Jeremy Gallon, Michigan to New England2013: DB Zeke Motta, Notre Dame to Atlanta2012: WR Jordan White, Western Michigan to N.Y. Jets 2011: T Lee Ziemba, Auburn to Carolina2010: DB Kurt Coleman, Ohio State to Philadelphia 2009: DT Rickey Jean Francois, LSU to San Francisco

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• 2006

FREE AGENTSQB Drew Brees (UFA-SD)

• 2009DRAFT

P Thomas Morstead (5)

• 2011DRAFT

DE Cameron Jordan (1a)

• 2013DRAFT

T Terron Armstead (3a)

FREE AGENTSTE Josh Hill (Rookie FA)

• 2015DRAFT

T Andrus Peat (1a)CB P.J. Williams (3b)

• 2016DRAFT

DT Sheldon Rankins (1)WR Michael Thomas (2a)S Vonn Bell (2b)DT David Onyemata (4)

FREE AGENTSS Chris Banjo (FA)CB Ken Crawley (Rookie FA)TE Garrett Griffin (Rookie FA)K Wil Lutz (FA)LB Craig Robertson (UFA-Cle.)

• 2017DRAFT

CB Marshon Lattimore (1a)T Ryan Ramczyk (1b)S Marcus Williams (2)RB Alvin Kamara (3a)LB Alex Anzalone (3b)DE Trey Hendrickson (3c)

FREE AGENTSWR Dan Arnold (Rookie FA)WR Travin Dural (Rookie FA)WR Ted Ginn Jr. (UFA-Car.)DB  J.T. Gray (Rookie FA)DB Justin Hardee (FA)LB A.J. Klein (UFA-Car.)FB Zach Line (FA)C Cameron Tom (Rookie FA)G Larry Warford (UFA-Det.)LS Zach Wood (FA)OL Nate Wozniak (Rookie FA)

WAIVERSWR Austin Carr (NE)QB Taysom Hill (GB)

• 2018

FREE AGENTSQB  J.T. Barrett (Rookie FA)LB Vince Biegel (FA)DB Chris Campbell (FA)RB Martez Carter (FA)WR Simmie Cobbs Jr. (FA)LB Demario Davis (UFA-NYJ)WR  Keith Kirkwood (Rookie FA)WR Cameron Meredith (RFA-Chi.)T Derek Newton (FA)T Michael Ola (UFA-LAC)CB Patrick Robinson (UFA-Phi.)LB  Darnell Sankey (FA)DT Taylor Stallworth (Rookie FA)RB Dwayne Washington (FA)

DRAFTDE Marcus Davenport (1)WRTre’Quan Smith (3)OL Will Clapp (7)

TRADESCB Eli Apple (NYG)QB Teddy Bridgewater (NYJ)

• 2019

FREE AGENTSDT  Malcom Brown (UFA-NE)TE  Jared Cook (UFA-Oak.)C/G Nick Easton (UFA-Min.)DE  Mario Edwards Jr. (UFA-NYG)RB Latavius Murray (UFA-Min.)CB/PR Marcus Sherels (UFA-Min.)

PRESEASON Date Opponent Time/NetworkAug. 9 MINNESOTA VIKINGS 7:00/FOX-8Aug. 18 @ Los Angeles Chargers page3:00/CBSAug. 24 @ New York Jets 6:30/FOX-8Aug. 29 MIAMI DOLPHINS 7:00/FOX-8

REGULAR SEASON Sept. 6 HOUSTON TEXANS (Mon.) 6:10/ESPNSept. 15 @ Los Angeles Rams 3:25/FOXSept. 22 @ Seattle Seahawks 3:25/CBSSept. 29 DALLAS COWBOYS 7:20/NBCOct. 6 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 12:00/FOXOct. 13 @ Jacksonville Jaguars 12:00/CBSOct. 20 @ Chicago Bears 3:25/FOXOct. 27 ARIZONA CARDINALS 12:00/CBSNov. 3 BYENov. 10 ATLANTA FALCONS 12:00/FOXNov. 17 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12:00/FOXNov. 24 CAROLINA PANTHERS 12:00/FOXNov. 28 @ Atlanta Falcons (Thurs.) 7:20/NBCDec. 8 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 12:00/FOXDec. 16 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (Mon.) 7:15/ESPNDec. 22 @ Tennessee Titans 12:00/FOXDec. 29 @ Carolina Panthers 12:00/FOX

HOW THE SAINTS WERE BUILT

2018 SCHEDULE