Saints Use Lone Sixth-Round Pick To Grab Northern Iowa Lineman

The Saints were once again up for Day 3 of the NFL Draft, making their lone pick in Round 6 to take Northern Iowa defensive tackle Khristian Boyd, who was a teammate of Trevor Penning's.

QUICK THOUGHTS: Boyd was one of the most intriguing prospects coming into this draft, and New Orleans absolutely needed to address their interior defensive line. He's 6-foot-2, 328 pounds and is someone who played five seasons with the Panthers, racking up 13 sacks while recording 60 quarterback pressures. The Saints had a pre-draft visit with Boyd who brings a combination of talents along the interior. He's someone to keep a close watch on as we get into training camp, for sure.

KEY NEEDS: OL, TE, DB

Draft Profile Notes (from Bob Rose)

Boyd is pure power, capable of locking down a nose tackle spot but with enough of a pass rush for 3-technique. He has a relatively compact frame and plays with great leverage to maximize his impressive strength. Commanding double-teams on most snaps, he still had the power to consistently push into backfields.

Remaining Saints Picks

• Round 7, 239th Overall (via DEN)

2024 Saints Draft Picks

• Round 1, 14th Overall - Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
• Round 2, 41st Overall - Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
• Round 5, 150th Overall - Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina
• Round 5, 170th Overall - Bub Means, WR, Pitt
• Round 5, 175th Overall - Jaylan Ford, LB, Texas

Saints Draft Coverage (Video)

• Saints Draft Recap, Day 2 - New Orleans Trades Up For Kool-Aid McKinstry
• Saints Draft Recap, Day 1 - Taliese Fuaga A Strong Fit
• Dennis Allen Post-Draft Press Conference, Day 1 - April 26, 2024
• What The Saints Are Getting With Taliese Fuaga, Insight From Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy
• Taliese Fuaga's First Saints Interview After Being Picked 14th Overall
• The Bayou Blitz - Live Draft Show
• Saints Draft Preview and Live Mock Draft
• Mickey Loomis Pre-Draft Press Conference
• In The Driver's Seat For A Saints Two-Round Mock
• What Positions Do The Saints Need To Prioritize In The Draft?
• How Should The Saints Approach The 2024 Draft?