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Could the Saints draft another corner to combat the talented wideouts in the NFC South?" NFL DraftNFL Draft Profiles2019 New Orleans Saints draft prospects: Joejuan Williams Could the Saints draft another corner to combat the talented wideouts in the NFC South?CDTThe New Orleans Saints used the 11th overall draft pick in 2017 to select cornerback Marshon Lattimore out of Ohio State. Lattimore was an immediate difference maker for the team's defense Bobby Hebert Jersey 2019 , locking down some of the league's best wideouts and winning the Defensive Rookie of the Year award while earning a spot to the Pro Bowl. He struggled a bit to open the 2018 season though, as did the rest of the Saints secondary. The secondary improved as the season went along, and Lattimore continues to be one of the better cover corners in the league. He was joined at midseason by former Ohio State teammate Eli Apple, a fellow number one draft pick, via trade withthe New York Giants. Apple provided a solid compliment to Lattimore at cornerback, particularly after a season ending injury to Patrick Robinson early in the year. All three players return this season, as will Ken Crawley, special teams standout Justin Hardee, and P.J. Williams. The Saints still struggled at times down the stretch against deeper receiving corps though. The New Orleans offense is armed with a big physical wideout in Michael Thomas, but the NFC South has a number of such targets like Mike Evans and Chris Godwin of Tampa Bay, along with Julio Jones of Atlanta. Today's draft profile highlights a player who could add another solid coverage piece to combat such players to a young but talented secondary. Joejuan Williams, CB (Vanderbilt)6'4211Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty ImagesWilliams had been an all-state selection at Father Ryan High School in Nashville, TN., staying in his hometown to attend Vanderbilt University. He saw action as a reserve defensive back in every game during his freshman year Josh LeRibeus Jersey Stitched , and opened 2017 as a starting corner for the Commodores. He had 10 pass breakups and a forced fumble that year, along with 2.5 tackles for loss among his 39 total stops. Williams grabbed the attention of NFL scouts with an outstanding junior season in 2018 that ended with a spot on the All-SEC 2nd team. He showcased his ball skills with 4 interceptions, leading the S.E.C. with 13 passes defensed, and added 61 tackles with 2 for loss. Williams participated in just two drills during Feburary's NFL Scouting Combine, turning in a 4.64 40-yd. dash and 17 bench press reps. Nfl.com comparison:Trumaine Johnson (Jets)Photo by Todd Bennett/GettyImagesJoejuan Williams has terrific size and length, even by NFL cornerback standards. He uses his size and combative nature well to win many contested throws. Williams has smothering coverage skills, causing many teams to throw away from him during his final year with Vanderbilt. He has an agile backpedal, and transitions smoothly in response to a receiver's break. He identifies plays well when in off-ball coverage, and has good enough speed and instincts respond quickly. Williams can capably pick up a coverage switch in multiple receiver sets seamlessly, showing good recognition of opposing offenses to prevent a wide open target. He has a perfect defensive back mentality: supremely confident in his ability and a short memory, enabling him to rebound immediately from a poor play. Williams needs to use his size advantage and be more physical in press coverage. He lacks the foot speed to stay with faster receivers, and struggles in general against quicker wideouts. He's a bit of a long strider in down field coverage, and can get frozen on comeback routes. Williams is willing in run support and holds up well against edge blockers, but has poor technique as a tackler. Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY SportsJoejuan Williams is projected to be a day two draft selection Youth Malcom Brown Jersey , with the length that NFL teams covet along with suitable athleticism and ball skills. He seems best suited for an outside boundary spot, but has shown the ability to take on bigger receivers in the slot. Williams is battle tested after playing the majority of the last two seasons against opponent's top wideouts in the S.E.C. He has the size and physicality to match up well against bigger receivers, and can be a long term standout if used correctly in the right defensive scheme to take full advantage of his skillset. Have the Saints found another undrafted playmaker?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteCanal Street Chroniclesa New Orleans Saints communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibrarySaintsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections InterviewsNew Orleans Saints SatireWho Dat HistoryCanal Street Chronicles TutorialFiled under:NFL DraftNFL Draft ProfilesNew Orleans Saints undrafted rookie profile: Devine OzigboNew,2commentsHave the Saints found another undrafted playmaker?CDT@bobbyr2613 ShareTweetShareShareNew Orleans Saints undrafted rookie profile: Devine OzigboPhoto by Steven Branscombe/Getty ImagesThe New Orleans Saints lost valuable and versatile veteran running back Mark Ingram to the Baltimore Ravens in free agency this offseason. The Saints offset that loss by signing 29-yr. old back Latavius Murray, who has had similar rushing production but slightly less workload than Ingram through his career. The primary New Orleans running back is unquestionably Alvin Kamara, one of the NFL's most versatile and dynamic weapons. Murray is expected to assume a secondary role, and will be especially counted on for production between the tackles. Dwayne Washington, coming into his fourth season and second with New Orleans, served as the number three back most of last year. There weren't many opportunities for touches behind Kamara and Ingram, but Washington finished with 27 carries for 154 yards, including a 108 yard outing on 11 attempts in the season finale against Carolina. The Kamara/Murray backfield combination meant that the Saints did not have a draft need at running back, but the team has had a history of finding talent at the skill positions either late in the draft or as undrafted free agents. Today's profile may be the latest find. Devine Ozigbo, RB (Nebraska)5'11222Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY SportsA football and track star at Sachse High School in Texas, Ozigbo chose Nebraska over numerous scholarship options. He worked his way into the backfield rotation for the Cornhuskers over his first two years Malcom Brown Jersey Stitched , carrying 135 times for 621 yards and six touchdowns. He was Nebraska's leading rusher in 2017, despite getting only three starts, running for 493 yards and 3 scores on 129 carries. Ozigbo had a standout senior campaign in 2018, again leading the Huskers in rushing as he rolled for 1,082 yards and 12 touchdowns, second in the Big Ten. Despite his senioryear production, Ozigbo did not get selected during the 7-round NFL draft, instead signing a contract with the Saints immediately following the event. Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty ImagesDevine Ozigbo is a strong downhill runner with a hard charge toward the line of scrimmage and through the hole, a bit reminiscent of Ingram's running style. He possesses a thick frame suited for his physical running style, and shows sharp cutback ability while maintaining good balance. He can pick up the tough yards between the tackles, and will keep his legs churning through traffic and con

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