New Orleans Saints 53-man depth chart projection after the 2023 NFL Draft
The New Orleans Saints have had quite a productive off-season. It'll be interesting to see what other moves are on the way, though. They have some cap space to make some more depth moves in another wave of free agency. What will their depth chart look like in Week 1 if I had to project […]
The New Orleans Saints have had quite a productive off-season. It'll be interesting to see what other moves are on the way, though. They have some cap space to make some more depth moves in another wave of free agency.
What will their depth chart look like in Week 1 if I had to project it right now? Check it out below.
Note: Players with one asterisk (*) represent 2023 draft picks and players with double asterisks (**) represent 2023 undrafted free agents.
| Position | Starter(s) | Backups |
|---|---|---|
Quarterback | Derek Carr | Jameis Winston Jake Haener* |
Running back | Alvin Kamara | Jamaal Williams Kendre Miller* Dwayne Washington Adam Prentice (FB) |
Wide receiver | Michael Thomas Chris Olave Rashid Shaheed | A.T. Perry* Tre’Quan Smith Bryan Edwards |
Tight end | Juwan Johnson | Taysom Hill Lucas Krull |
Offensive line | Ryan Ramcyzk Cesar Ruiz Erik McCoy Andrus Peat Trevor Penning | James Hurst Nick Saldiveri* Storm Norton Calvin Throckmorton |
Defensive line | Cameron Jordan Bryan Bresee* Khalen Saunders Carl Granderson | Isaiah Foskey* Malcolm Roach Nathan Shepherd Tanoh Kpassagnon Payton Turner |
Linebacker | Demario Davis Pete Werner | Andrew Dowell Anfernee Orji** Zack Baun |
Cornerback | Marshon Lattimore Alontae Taylor Paulson Adebo | Bradley Roby Lonnie Johnson Jr. |
Safety | Tyrann Mathieu Marcus Maye | Jordan Howden* Johnathan Abram Smoke Monday J.T. Gray |
Kicker | Wil Lutz | |
Punter | Blake Gillikin | |
Long snapper | Zach Wood | |
Kick returner | Rashid Shaheed Dwayne Washington | Alvin Kamara Chris Olave |
Punt returner | Rashid Shaheed | Alvin Kamara Dwayne Washington |
The Saints still have depth questions at tight end and linebacker. Overall, though, the depth chart looks very strong. They should contend in the NFC South if they can stay somewhat healthy this season. The Saints have the talent.
