2017 NFL Mock Draft: NFL Conference Championship Edition

We talk about the New Orleans Saints needing help on defense every year, and that’s the case once again heading into the 2017 NFL draft. There are plenty of positions that the Saints need to address on that side of the ball, but on the bright side that allows them to take the best defensive prospect on the board.

There are a couple of routes that the Saints could go with the No. 11 pick, but my guess is that they’re going to want to capitalize on an extremely deep class of defensive backs. With Wilson already gone, Iowa’s Desmond King is the next best corner available on my big board.

King stands out in this class of cornerbacks as the most consistent tackler, rarely whiffing in open space or in traffic. He’s got great speed and the ball skills to create turnovers or break up passes along with the quick hips to cover the entire field.

Some argue that King would be best suited to play safety at the next level, and even if that’s the case, he could still compete for a starting job in the Saints secondary. Wherever he plays, King has the instincts and experience to play immediately in any role for New Orleans, whether that’s as a safety, nickel corner or even just as a return man on special teams.