NFL Draft 2021 Saints add Notre Dame QB

Never in the history of the NFL Draft had over the course of the first three rounds. While the are fresh off the retirement of franchise icon Drew Brees, they were not one of the handful of teams to get in on that action over the first two days of the draft. However, they won't be leaving empty-handed as they've since addre sed that position during the early portions of Day 3. With the No. 133 overall pick in the fourth round, Rod Langway Kids Jersey the Saints selected Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book.This is one of the more intriguing picks of the final day of the draft to this point as it throws another Connor Mcmichael Men Jersey wrinkle into the looming quarterback battle between and set for later this summer at training camp. Leading up to these draft festivities, head coach Sean Payton did note that as they do have faith in both Winston and Hill heading into next season, but Book clearly caught enough of their eye to pull the trigger on the pick.Ideally, the Saints would want either Hill or Winston to take the baton following Brees' retirement earlier this offseason and prove to be the clear-cut starter going forward. If neither makes a convincing case, however, Book could be a prospect to keep an eye on after Mike Gartner Kids Jersey spending the next few seasons marinating in Sean Payton's offense. At Notre Dame, Book completed 64.6% of his pa ses last season and threw for 2,830 yards over 12 games played. He also threw 15 touchdowns and just three interceptions, giving him a 144.3 pa ser rating. On the ground, Brooks Orpik Jersey he rushed for 485 yards and added nine rushing touchdowns in 2020. Over the three seasons he started for the Fighting Irish, Notre Dame went 30-5. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Connor Mcmichael Jersey Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription.