For all the talk this week about looking into trading up, the New Orleans Saints ultimately chose to stay put in the first round — selecting Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Bryan Bresee at No. 29 overall.
The move addresses their top position of need after the team lost three of their top four defensive tackles in free agency. Bresee has an injury history but he’s a prototypical athlete for what they look for. He needs to show he can compete at a consistent level and make the most of his rare athleticism after he missed a lot of time in college.
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