The New Orleans Saints have a clear biggest need on their defense. They need more depth at interior defensive line and edge rusher. 

Along their DL, there is little proven upside, but they are hopeful that Carl Granderson can continue to improve and their free agent iDL pieces step up. 

Regardless, they need more talent on the DL. Many mock drafts are giving them different defensive linemen. 

A new prospect has emerged that Saints fans may be happy with in the first round.

In a recent 2023 NFL Mock Draft by Nick Baumgardner at The Athletic, the New Orleans Saints selected LSU edge rusher B.J. Ojulari.

Ojulari is an ultra-athletic rusher that would be an intriguing get for New Orleans. 

At 6'2 and 248 pounds, he isn't quite as big as the prototypical rusher that the Saints prefer early in the draft. They could push past their prerequisites if they like his film enough, though. 

BJ Ojulari is the brother of Azeez Ojulari, who starred as a pass rusher for Georgia before landing with the New York Giants as a second-round pick in 2021. BJ made his own name as a top national recruit out of Georgia's Marietta High School. He enrolled at LSU a semester early so he could play as a true freshman; he started once in 10 appearances in 2020 (16 tackles, five for loss with four sacks).

Olujari led the Tigers with seven sacks among his 55 total stops, 11.5 for loss, in 13 games with 12 starts as a sophomore. He ascended to first-team All-SEC status in 2022, starting 11 games (58 tackles, 8.5 for loss with 5.5 sacks) and missing two early-season games with a knee injury. He opted out of the team's bowl game. — by Chad Reuter

Ojulari didn't have eye-popping sack production at the college level, which could be a concern for teams. 

He is a slim build that has seen some struggles when transitioning to the NFL. That being said, he could build out his frame and put impressive rush moves to good use. 

His biggest upside will most likely be as a stand-up rusher at the next level. Ojulari's explosiveness and bend are unique and among the best in this draft class. 

As a cornerstone for an LSU defense since he was a freshman, Ojulari has plenty of reps against top collegiate competition. 

He was a high-energy leader for the unit during his time with the Tigers. Ojulari alongside Cameron Jordan and co. in the front seven for the Saints could be really exciting.