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2018 NFL Draft: Two-round mock for all 32 teams across the league

By Peter Panacy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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STILLWATER, OK – OCTOBER 14: Wide receiver James Washington #28 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys makes a reception against the Baylor Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma State defeated Baylor 59-16. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
STILLWATER, OK – OCTOBER 14: Wide receiver James Washington #28 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys makes a reception against the Baylor Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma State defeated Baylor 59-16. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

15. . Wide Receiver. Oklahoma State. James Washington. 27. player

The New Orleans Saints became a well-rounded offense last season, equally focusing on running the ball instead of merely asking quarterback Drew Brees to put the entire offense on his shoulders.

The latter isn’t a bad plan in of itself, but the Saints would need another good wide receiver to pair with Michael Thomas this season.

Oklahoma State’s James Washington is a perfect downfield threat — the kind which have thrived with Brees under center for years now.

And with opposing defenses now forced to respect New Orleans’ running game, a downfield target like Washington should be able to make an immediate impact.