With the 8th overall pick already in the books (where the Saints likely targeted a playmaker like Jeremiyah Love or a lockdown corner like Mansoor Delane), Mickey Loomis and the front office went back to a familiar well in the second round, the defensive line. By selecting Miami’s Akheem Mesidor, New Orleans isn’t just adding “depth”, they’re adding a relentless, pro-ready disruptor who could finally bridge the gap between the Cam Jordan era and the future.
