Your Saints take a look back at the players selected with the 60th pick in NFL Draft over the past ten years.
Michigan linebacker Josh Uche was selected with the 60th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
Josh Uche made his NFL debut in Week 8 of 2020 after being inactive for the first two games of the season and then spending time on IR.
Delaware defensive back Nasir Adderley was selected with the 60th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers.
Nasir Adderley became the highest-drafted Blue Hen since QB Joe Flacco (18th overall) in 2008.
Oklahoma State wide receiver James Washington was selected with the 60th pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In his three seasons with the Steelers, James Washington has grabbed 90 receptions for 1,344 yards and score nine touchdowns.
Colorado defensive back Chidobe Awuzie was selected with the 60th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
In his four seasons with the Cowboys, Chidobe Awuzie has tallied 209 tackles (144 solo), 37 passes defended and four interceptions.
Alabama defensive back Cyrus Jones was selected with the 60th pick in the 2016 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
Cyrus Jones is currently a free agent and looking for his NFL comeback after undergoing open-heart surgery in 2019.
Nebraska defensive end Randy Gregory was selected with the 60th pick in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
Randy Gregory was suspended for violating the league's substance abuse policy in 2019. Gregory was conditionally reinstated by the league on September 4, 2020 and went on to play 10 games for Dallas last season.
Missouri defensive end Kony Ealy was selected with the 60th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers.
After five seasons with the Panthers, Jets and Raiders, Kony Ealy played stints in the XFL and Canadian Football League (CFL).
Southeastern Louisiana defensive back Robert Alford was selected with the 60th pick in the 2013 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.
Robert Alford was released by the Cardinals in 2021 following two straight lost seasons due to injury, but recently re-signed with Arizona on one-year deal.
Iowa State tackle Kelechi Osemele was selected with the 60th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.
Kelechi Osemele suffered a season-ending injury with the Kansas City Chiefs in their Week 5 game against his former team, the Las Vegas Raiders. Osemele is looking to make a full recovery for the 2021 season.
Miami defensive back Brandon Harris was selected with the 60th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans.
Brandon Harris is currently the cornerbacks coach at Florida International University.
As we approach the 2021 NFL Draft on April 29-May 1, NewOrleansSaints.com takes a look at the history of their overall pick positions and the players it brought into the league. The New Orleans Saints will have picks in Round 1 (28th overall), Round 2 (60th), Round 3 (98th and 105th), Round 4 (133rd), Round 6 (218th), Round 7 (229th and 255th).
Over the last 10 drafts, defensive backs have been selected five times and defensive ends have been selected twice. The last 10 picks at 60th have combined for one All-Pro selection, two Pro Bowl selections and one PWFA All-Rookie Team selection.
YEAR-BY-YEAR BREAKDOWN:
2020: New England Patriots, LB – Josh Uche, Michigan
2019: Los Angeles Chargers, DB – Nasir Adderley, Delaware
2018: Pittsburgh Steelers, WR – James Washington, Oklahoma State
2017: Dallas Cowboys, DB – Chidobe Awuzie, Colorado
2016: New England Patriots, DB – Cyrus Jones, Alabama
2015: Dallas Cowboys, DE – Randy Gregory, Nebraska
2014: Carolina Panthers, DE – Kony Ealy, Missouri (PWFA All-Rookie Team)
2013: Atlanta Falcons, DB – Robert Alford, Southeastern Louisiana
2012: Baltimore Ravens, T – Kelechi Osemele, Iowa State (All-Pro and 2x Pro Bowl)
2011: Houston Texans, DB – Brandon Harris, Miami (Fla.)
60TH SELECTION STANDOUTS:
An All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler, Kelechi Osemele has started all 101 games at right tackle and left guard for the Ravens, Raiders, Jets, and Chiefs.
In his five-year career with the Panthers, Jets, and Raiders, Kony Ealy appeared in 65 games with 19 starts recording 92 tackles (53 solo), 15 sacks, two interceptions, 14 passes defensed, six forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. Ealy was named to the PWFA All-Rookie Team in 2014.
