At first, Houston defensive end Payton Turner to the Saints at No. 28 overall in the draft felt like a head scratcher. But with a couple days to digest and study the team’s newest first-round pick, Saints Wire editor John Sigler sees plenty to like. The guys discuss the Saints’ 2021 draft class, including head coach Sean Payton’s decision to take a flyer on Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book in the fourth round.

<p>At first, Houston defensive end Payton Turner to the Saints at No. 28 overall in the draft felt like a head scratcher. But with a couple days to digest and study the team&rsquo;s newest first-round pick, Saints Wire editor John Sigler sees plenty to like. The guys discuss the Saints&rsquo; 2021 draft class, including head coach Sean Payton&rsquo;s decision to take a flyer on Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book in the fourth round.</p>

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Making sense of the Saints 2021 draft class

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