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Saints draft Nick Toon, son of Al, in 4th round

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Nick Toon and Lamar Miller know all about tough tasks. Their challenges won't get any easier as they head to the NFL.

Kevin Spain, nola.com

As the New Orleans Saints sign undrafted free agents, we'll be tweeting updates throughout the evening. Check in with us here: <a href=" >Updating the Saints undrafted free agent signings</a>...

Nakia Hogan, nola.com

He was the Saints fourth pick in this year's draft

Kevin Spain, nola.com

It was the Saints' third pick in this year's draft

ESPN.com

New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael isn’t known for being a great quote. He comes across as shy and quiet in interviews. But Carmichael is one of those guys you need to listen to when he does have something to say because his though…

Mike Triplett, nola.com

Saints didn't need a receiver, but they can always make room for one

Kevin Spain, nola.com

The coaches say Hicks was at the top of their board

Mike Triplett, nola.com

Third-round pick sometimes takes a while to develop

Nakia Hogan, nola.com

fter waiting nearly 27 hours from the start of the draft, the Saints finally got to make a selection Friday night.They didn't select a household name, going north of the boarder to draft Regina (Canada) defensive tackle Akiem Hicks in...

Mike Triplett, nola.com

Third-round draft pick has high ceiling, fills team's need for young athletes on d-line