The New Orleans Saints have mastered one thing, finding a superstar on each level of their defense.

Eight-time Pro Bowler Cam Jordan is still performing at a high level after more than a decade rushing the passer from the edge as he logged 66 tackles and 8.5 sacks in 2022. Linebacker Demario Davis is coming off his sixth consecutive season with more than 100 tackles plus he had a career-high 6.5 sacks as well.

In the secondary, Marshon Lattimore, a former first-round pick in 2017, has been a pretty consistent player and a reliable one before his injury last season. He played well enough to land on ESPN's top 10 cornerback list.

7. Marshon Lattimore 

Highest ranking: 1 | Lowest ranking: 10

Among those who prefer a true man-to-man corner who wants to challenge the top receivers at the line of scrimmage, Lattimore is highly regarded. 

A lacerated kidney cost him more than half of the 2022 season, but when he's out there, he remains among the best.

"Complete package," said a high-ranking NFL official who ranked Lattimore No. 1. "Man-to-man cover ability, has speed and size, physical in run support and very competitive."

Lattimore's 78 pass breakups since entering the league in 2017 ranks fourth in the NFL during that span.

He has a penchant for penalties — committing four in 415 snaps last year — but evaluators can live with that because he's so physical and will win more than he loses. –Jeremy Fowler, ESPN 

Besides 2018, Lattimore has held receivers between 52 and 58 percent as far as their reception rate. Lattimore has buttered his bread as an outside cornerback but he's also got 264 snaps of experience in the slot, and versatility can't be undervalued. 

Lattimore continues to make the Saints look smart for signing him to a five-year $97.6 million extension in 2021 and the Saints defense has a good shot at remaining elite for a while as long as he's on the field. 

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