The Saints added an athletic safety who racked up tackles with the last of their Day 2 picks

Virginia's Jonas Sanker (20) defends during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.

(AP Photo/Ben McKeown) Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The New Orleans Saints added an athletic safety with the No. 93 overall pick in Virginia's Jonas Sanker. The 6-foot, 206-pound Sanker ran a 4.



48-second 40-yard dash at the combine to go along with a 36-inch vertical leap. He started two years for the Cavaliers, making more than 200 tackles in his last two seasons. Sanker intercepted only two passes in his Virginia career, but last season added a fumble return for a touchdown, a blocked field goal and two sacks.

While the Saints have two veteran safeties already, Sanker should be a strong candidate to make an early impact on special teams..