Meachem, Grubbs, Ross, have all passed through this spot in previous mock drafts. Only Grubbs is available in our fourth mock draft version, but with Harrell rising, he's prime to get picked here as the only defensive tackle worth taking at this spot.

Pretty clear the Saints want and need a cornerback, probably two, in this draft. The top three prospects at the position, Michigan's Leon Hall, Pitt's Darrelle Revis and Texas' Aaron Ross, are the pick here if they are around. Fresno State's Marcus McCauley and Arkansas' Chris Houston are outside possibilities.

Read our earlier mock drafts for why the Saints pass here on DT DeMarcus Tyler and CB Chris Houston. 1.0 2.0 3.0

The Saints could surprise us here, as many late first round picks do, by plucking somebody with a mid second round grade because they won't get to take him late in the next round. Not something Loomis is prone to, but he's not the only decision maker. We don't yet know much about Payton's tendencies and Rick Mueller sticks to the almighty board.

Harrell is a hoss - tough, strong, a solid team guy and a captain of the Volunteers last season. If not for injuries that limited his final season and parts of his entire career, Harrell would be challenging Branch and Okoye for top DT prospect status. For the Saints, Harrell would immediately enter the rotation with Brian Young and Hollis Thomas, extending both their careers and allowing the Saints constant pressure and run strength across their rotation. Neither Young nor Thomas are on the right side of 30, and inserting young new talent at the position is a necessity, even if the Saints desperately need cornerbacks.

It's not a good draft for corners, and if the board falls wrong the Saints won't be able to get good value in a cornerback. Bennett is huge for a corner at almost 6'1, and has great man-up coverage skills, which fits the Saints' scheme. Despite being relatively experienced in the SEC Bennett lacks real sharp recognition skills and isn't aggressive in run support.

Tour around the SEC continues with a visit to Alabama, where 5'9, 186 pound Robinson combines athleticism, versatility and high character with a serious need for pro coaching. Solid leader and character probably gets a personal recommendation from former teammate Roman Harper.

Smith carries some off-field baggage and entitlement baggage, but otherwise sounds a lot like Brees did when he was coming out of college. It took Brees years of coaching, veteran influence and extra effort to overcome his physical limitations. Smith is in store for the same, and Payton's quarterback development history might be one of the better places for Smith to land in the NFL.

Owes much of his rating to teammate Joe Staley, who pulled scouts to C-Mich from across the country. Bazuin is undersized but is as hyperactive and overachieving as they come, smoking the three-cone drill at the combine at 7.09, one of the fastest for a lineman. At 6'3, 266 pounds, some time in an NFL weight room could help him contend for a starting job in 2008.

In 2004 the Saints traded out of the third round to the Redskins, who used the pick to select Chris Cooley. Here, the Saints do their best to proxy one of the most versatile tight ends in the league. One of Zabransky's more versatile targets, Schouman is a third option behind Johnson and Campbell.

Massive development prospect at receiver who blew away the scouts at his Pro Day, 6'3, 238 pound Hall is already an experience special teamer who was fourth fiddle on the Buckeye offense.