The New Orleans Saints kept their original pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft and selected Cesar Ruiz with the 24th pick. Ruiz appeared in 15 games (nine starts) in his rookie season with the Black & Gold and has appeared in 62 games in his four seasons, and he started 16 games in 2023.
The Saints' next two selections in the 2020 NFL draft came during Round 3. With the 74th overall selection, the Saints selected Zack Baun out of Wisconsin. Baun has played in 62 games with 88 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 interception. He signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2024 offseason.
The second pick in the third round was tight end Adam Trautman. Trautman was selected with the 105th overall pick. The Dayton product appeared in 43 games during his time in New Orleans, racking up 641 receiving yards on 60 receptions with four touchdowns. Trautman spent the 2023 season as a member of the Denver Broncos and looks to continue playing there in 2024.
The Saints selected quarterback Tommy Stevens (240) with their remaining selection.
Saints 2020 draft summary:
With their first round pick, the Saints selected Ruiz. The Black & Gold would trade the 56th overall pick before selecting linebacker Zack Baun with the 74th pick. In order to draft Baun with the 74th pick, New Orleans traded away its 88th selection. Trautman was drafted with the 105th selection. With their final pick in the 2020 NFL draft, the Saints selected Stevens out of Mississippi State. Stevens is the only member of the draft class that didn't make the team.
With the 24th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected OL
With the 24th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected OL Cesar Ruiz out of Michigan.
With the 24th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected OL Cesar Ruiz out of Michigan.
With the 24th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected OL Cesar Ruiz out of Michigan.
With the 24th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected OL Cesar Ruiz out of Michigan.
With the 24th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected OL Cesar Ruiz out of Michigan.
With the 24th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected OL Cesar Ruiz out of Michigan.
With the 24th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected OL Cesar Ruiz out of Michigan.
With the 24th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected OL Cesar Ruiz out of Michigan.
With the 24th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected OL Cesar Ruiz out of Michigan.
With the 24th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected OL Cesar Ruiz out of Michigan.
With the 24th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected OL Cesar Ruiz out of Michigan.
With the 24th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected OL Cesar Ruiz out of Michigan.
2020 New Orleans Saints draft picks:
| Pick # | Position | Player | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | C | Cesar Ruiz | Michigan |
| 74 | OLB | Zack Baun (choice from Cleveland) | Wisconsin |
| 105 | TE | Adam Trautman (choice from Minnesota) | Dayton |
| 240 | QB | Tommy Stevens (choice from Houston) | Mississippi State |
2020 New Orleans Saints draft pick trades:
| Pick # | Trade Details |
|---|---|
| 56 | Traded to Miami in exchange for a 2019 second round pick. |
| 88 | Traded to Cleveland in exchange for the 74th and 244th overall slections. |
| 130 | Traded to Minnesota along with the 130th, 169th 203rd and 244th overall picks in the draft. |
| 238 | Traded to the New York Giants in exchange for 2019 foruth round pick and cornerback Eli Apple. |
