The New Orleans Saints have selected Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Vernon Broughton with the 71st overall pick in the third round.

Broughton, 6-foot-5 and 311 pounds, will help the Saints fill out their defensive line as they make the switch to a 3-4 defense. The big defensive tackle was a force in 2024, accumulating 4 sacks and 4.5 TFLs.

Broughton is quick off the snap and fights through blocks with his impressive length to make tackles. New Orleans has had a run defense problem and adding the former Texas defensive tackle is a big boost to their run defense.

Stay tuned to CSC for a full breakdown, analysis and draft grades to be released shortly on Broughton.

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