Saints 2021 Draft Prospects: Eric Stokes Will this star SEC cornerback sprint his way into the 1st round of the NFL draft, possibly landing in New Orleans? Author: Apr 17, 2021 Marshon Lattimore has been one of the NFL's best cornerbacks since the New Orleans Saints selected him with the 11th overall pick of the 2017 draft. Lattimore has consistently shut down the league's top receivers in one-on-one assignments. That ability has allowed the Saints to be more aggressive with their defensive packages. New Orleans picked up CB Janoris Jenkins late in the 2019 season. Jenkins paired with Lattimore to give the Saints one of the league's best tandem of corners. The duo helped New Orleans lead the NFL in interceptions and finish 5th in pass defense, their highest ranking since 2013.