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1 - Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC (6-0, 309); 2 - Tracy Porter, CB, Indiana (5-11, 188); 5 - DeMario Presley, DT, North Carolina State (6-3, 299); 5 - Carl Nicks, T, Nebraska (6-5, 341); 6 - Taylor Mehlhaff, K, Wisconsin (5-10, 183); 7 - Adrian Arrington, WR, Michigan (6-3, 202)

Analysis: The Saints weren't able to move up to draft Glenn Dorsey, but got a pretty solid consolation prize when they traded up into the No. 7 spot to draft Ellis. Ellis is a versatile interior presence who will start right away for New Orleans. The athletic Porter will also be needed immediately for a team that is thin at corner, but there is some question about his toughness. The Saints took some big chances on the second day. Nicks and Arrington both have character issues, there are questions about Presley's desire and work ethic, and New Orleans made Mehlhaff the first kicker taken in the Draft despite the fact that many scouts regard him as purely a kickoff specialist. The Saints came out of the Draft still in need of another pass rushing threat and offensive line depth.

Bottom Line: Ellis was a great selection, but there isn't a whole lot to get excited about thereafter.

Grade: C