Saints Draft QB Spencer Rattler with 150th Pick in Round 5, Ending Record QB Drought

Apr 27, 2024, 06:41 PM

The New Orleans Saints selected quarterback Spencer Rattler from South Carolina with the 150th overall pick in Round 5 of the 2024 NFL Draft. This selection ended a notable drought, marking 138 picks since the last quarterback was chosen, setting a new NFL Draft record for the longest gap between quarterback selections. Rattler, who transferred from Oklahoma to South Carolina, was once projected as a top pick but saw his draft stock fluctuate significantly. The Saints aim to bolster their quarterback room, adding competition for the backup position alongside Jake Haener, with Rattler ranked as QB7. Rattler's selection also makes him the first South Carolina quarterback to be drafted since the NFL moved to a seven-round format in 1994, and he could potentially sit behind Derek Carr.