Saints receive rave reviews from around the NFL for their newest draft class

The Saints had a productive draft, but the second-round selection of cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (No. 41 overall) raised immediate questions about Marshon Lattimore's future on the team. Even if Lattimore wasn't dealt this weekend, it's a situation to monitor. If Lattimore stays, coach Dennis Allen will enjoy how loaded the team is at cornerback. -- Rosenthal

Next up, Sharp Football Analysis, headed by Warren Sharp, ranked the Saints class in the top ten in terms of value. They sit at 6th. That's notable for a team with no third or fourth-round picks.

Not to mention, Sharp also ranked the NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons last in the league in terms of value.

The Atlanta Falcons had the least draft capital over expected in the 2024 NFL Draft. 

-- Sharp

That's a double win for the Saints. 

Pro Football Focus thought the Saints had a top four class in the entire NFL.

They received an "A+" grade for their picks. The NFL seems to agree that the Saints never reached at any point in the draft. They attacked needs but understood which top prospects were falling to them or in range of them. 

For their entire breakdown of the class' prospects, click here.

Mina Kimes, an ESPN analyst chimed in during the Saints draft, too. She had a positive outlook on their class after just three picks (Fuaga, McKinstry, Rattler).

One thing is clear. The talent that the Saints grabbed in this year's draft is agreed upon around the league. They made value selections and filled positions of need on multiple occasions in the 2024 NFL Draft.