3 Important Positions the Saints Need to Address in the 2020 Draft

The New Orleans Saints' pressure to succeed has increased in 2020, which seems impossible given their past couple of campaigns. Not only do they have to win a ring with Drew Brees soon before he retires, but they have to do so next season.

Why's that? Well, they have stud players hitting the open market in 2021. As is the case with any team set to lose a bevy of talent from their respective facilities, the Saints have the chance to replace them with young talent coming out of college. Oh, and they'll be on the cheap too, which is always a plus for NFL organizations.

Here are three positions the Saints need to address in the 2020 NFL Draft.

3. Safety

Marcus Williams secured his role as a top young safety in the NFL. Now, he's set to hit free agency in 2021. / Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images

Marcus Williams is known for his blunder in the 2017 NFC Divisional Round matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, aka the "Minneapolis Miracle." Instead of letting his error eat at him, he pushed himself to play even harder, and he did, proving to be one of the best young safeties in the game today. In 2021, he has the chance to cash in via free agency. The price to retain Williams may be too high, so the Saints should select a safety to be prepared.

2. Cornerback

The Saints should pursue a cornerback with one of their top selections in the NFL Draft. / Sean Gardner/Getty Images

The Saints would've been in bad position next offseason if Marshon Lattimore hit free agency. However, they picked up his fifth-year option, so Saints fans can breath easy for two more years. However, they do have a veteran cornerback set to hit the open market next offseason in Janoris Jenkins. While Jenkins wasn't worth the money that the New York Giants paid him back in 2016, he's still an above average defensive back in the NFL. The ideal way to replace "Jackrabbit" is by selecting a cornerback with one of their first two draft picks.

1. Running Back

Today's NFL shows that you shouldn't pay a running back big bucks. / Wesley Hitt/Getty Images

We've seen in today's NFL that giving a running back a massive contract is a big mistake for a team to make. Todd Gurley is living proof of that, as he was released by the Los Angeles Rams just two years after signing his deal. Unfortunately for the Saints, Alvin Kamara is set for a new contract next offseason. While he's one of the best dual-threat halfbacks in the league, history has shown that you simply can't cave in to such financial demands. The best way for the Saints to address the running back position is to select one in the middle rounds of the NFL Draft and hop it hits.