Where the Saints rank among all 32 teams in 2024 NFL draft capital

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The New Orleans Saints have a lot of holes to address going into the 2024 NFL draft, but just two early-round picks (Nos. 14 and 45 in rounds one and two) to work with. That’s not to say the Saints are without resources. They actually rank inside the top half of the NFL’s 32 teams in draft capital this year. But with so many of their picks scattered across the fifth and sixth rounds, we should expect some trades early on to move up the board and add better prospects.How is draft capital measured? Teams have their own individual charts for valuing every draft pick, but one popular media example comes from former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson. His model is still used by the analysts at DraftTek, and it’s widely referred to as a basis other models are developed from. Here’s some context from DraftTek’s explanation on the Johnson model: Back when he was the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys and building a dynasty, Jimmy Johnson developed a value chart that assigns every pick in the draft with a specific point value, making it easier for him and front-office types to compare the relative value of draft picks in different rounds. A system formulated by personnel guru Gil Brandt and the former Cowboys head coach in the 1990s, the chart helps measure the value of draft assets and helps negotiate trades. Named the “Dallas Draft Picks Value Chart,” executives from around the league swear by Johnson’s grading system for picks and refer to it before making a final decision on trade proposals or offers. Using this model, the Saints rank right in the middle of the league with 1,678.5 points (15th-most). That’s good for second-best in the NFC South, ahead of the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers but trailing the Atlanta Falcons. Hopefully New Orleans can make good use of these resources to reload the roster and compete for what’s become an elusive division title. Here’s how all 32 teams stack up:

Source: https://saintswire.usatoday.com/lists/n ... cardinals/