While linebacker may not be the biggest need for the New Orleans Saints, addressing the position could still make sense when the value is right. 2019 seventh-round pick Kaden Elliss impressed last season as a spot starter while New Orleans was dealing with injuries at the position and now could end up with a lucrative deal and opportunity elsewhere. Should that happen, the Saints could be looking at add talent to an otherwise solid room featuring veteran Pro-Bowler Demario Davis and young star Pete Werner.
Even if the Saints can retain Elliss, building on a strength is always a good idea late in the draft. Just because a team is no longer in position to add top-talent at a position of need, doesn’t mean their draft is over. Here are three linebackers that could help replace Elliss if needed and work in concert should the Saints re-sign their must-keep outgoing free agent.
