The New Orleans Saints traded up in the fourth round of the NFL draft Saturday to select Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener.
Haener was the Senior Bowl MVP and is the first Fresno State quarterback to be drafted since Derek Carr — whom the Saints signed as a free agent in March to be their new starter.
The Saints picked Haener at No. 127 overall, which they acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars for the No. 227 pick and a fourth-rounder in 2024.
Haener threw for 2,896 yards, 20 touchdowns and just three interceptions in seven games in 2022. That followed a 4,096-yard campaign in 2021.
The Saints also have Jameis Winston, Jake Luton and Taysom Hill on their roster. Though Hill is listed as a tight end, the ex-quarterback attempted 19 passes and threw for two touchdowns for New Orleans in 2022.
Haener was the sixth quarterback selected in the 2023 draft and the first on Day 3. One selection later, the Los Angeles Rams picked Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett.
–Field Level Media
