The New Orleans Saints went down a familiar path in the latest 2019 NFL mock draft from Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN. The Saints found themselves in the second round with a need at receiver, and with an Ohio State Buckeyes prospect offering a solution. So they picked up Parris Campbell with their only selection in the first four rounds. Here’s what Kiper had to say:
Round 2 (62): Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
The Saints went all-in on pass-rusher Marcus Davenport a year ago, giving up their 2019 first-rounder to move up 13 spots. Their third-round pick? That went to the Jets in last preseason in the Teddy Bridgewater trade. So with one, lonely pick in the first three rounds, let’s give Drew Brees a slot weapon with 4.31 speed. Campbell had 90 catches and 12 touchdowns last season.
The Saints were able to add former Buckeyes receiver Michael Thomas in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft, and he turned into a 2018 All-Pro. It’s unclear whether Campbell will be able to reach those heights, but he’d be a nice pickup for a team lacking solid receiving options after Thomas.
