Saints trade rumors ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft are getting crazy! Bleacher Report put out an article recently discussing the DeAndre Hopkins trade rumors & threw out a juicy DeAndre Hopkins trade idea which would have him join Derek Carr, Michael Thomas, Chris Olave & Alvin Kamara in New Orleans! Albert Breer also hinted that Mickey Loomis & Dennis Allen may want to trade up in the 1st round of the NFL draft to take one of the top NFL Draft prospects like Jalen Carter, Lukas Van Ness or Bijan Robinson! Saints rumors aren’t slowing down & Trace Girouard is here to break it all down!

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Questions in today’s Saints trade rumors video:
- Would you do the DeAndre Hopkins trade? Type ‘T’ for Trade or ‘P’ for Pass
- Should the Saints trade up in the 2023 NFL Draft? Type ‘Y’ for Yes or ‘N’ for No
- Which would you draft first? Defensive Tackle | EDGE
- Thoughts on trading up for Bijan Robinson? Type ‘W’ for Worth it or ‘S’ for Stay Put
- Name a player you would trade up for!

Bleacher Report DeAndre Hopkins Trade Idea:
Saints Receive: DeAndre Hopkins (WR)
Cardinals Receive: Bradley Roby (CB), 2023 3rd Round Pick (#71 OVR)

Bleacher Report On DeAndre Hopkins Trade
Because of recent injuries, Thomas isn't a reliable pass-catching target. Since 2020, he's played in just 10 games. With Hopkins, Carr would have an accomplished playmaker opposite second-year pro Chris Olave, who had an impressive rookie campaign with 72 catches for 1,042 yards and four touchdowns… Though the Saints signed running back Jamaal Williams, they may rely on their passing game with Carr under center. Hopkins, who finished 10th in receiving yards per game (79.7) this past season, would significantly upgrade New Orleans' aerial attack and potentially elevate the Saints in a wide-open NFC South division.

Albert Breer On NFL Draft Trades
We mentioned the Steelers (for an offensive lineman) and Chiefs (for a skill player) as potential trade-up teams in the Monday column. I’d put the Saints in that category as well, with their history being that they identify guys and aren’t afraid to make moves up for them (last year, they went up for Chris Olave), even if costs them future capital.

Saints Draft Targets If They Trade Up:
#4: Lukas Van Ness (EDGE, Iowa)
#3: Brian Branch (S, Alabama)
#2: Bijan Robinson (RB, Texas)
#1: Jalen Carter (DT, Georgia)

Lukas Van Ness Draft Profile:
Got a great power rush
Quality run stopper
Great power, but bull rushes everything
Bend isn’t quite there
Missed too many tackles (6 in 2022)

Brian Branch Scouting Profile:
Absolute menace on the field
5 flags this year (all PI)
Consistent PBU’s, only 3 missed tackles
Not the biggest or most athletic
Extremely versatile, great instincts

Jalen Carter Draft Profile:
Great power & burst
Could get DE reps as well
Elite block breaker
Limited sack production
Maturity concerns, pre-draft process has been poor

Check out more Saints highlights & Saints offseason buzz from our Saints YouTube channel:
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