Winner: Buccaneers and Saints have top players fall into their laps
The New Orleans Saints absolutely lucked out when former Ohio State cornerback Marshon Lattimore — a potential top-five pick — fell into their laps at No. 11 overall.
Lattimore had a bit of a health issue (hamstring) during his tenure with the Buckeyes, but when he finally got his chance to shine last year he made the most of his opportunity. In 2016, he showed off tremendous speed, athleticism and ball skills, hauling in four interceptions.
He also fits a dire need the Saints have in their defensive secondary and will be an instant starter for them in 2017.
As we mentioned before, O.J. Howard was considered by many to be one of the premier players in this draft. Not only is he a tremendous physical talent, but he was as clean as any player in the draft. A true winner, both on and off the field.
So when the Buccaneers were at No. 19 and saw him still on the board, it was an easy decision. He joins Cameron Brate, Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson, making for a truly scary set of weapons for Winston to work with in the coming years.