The Saints aren't giving up on Trevor Penning just yet, but their success, and perhaps his career, hinges on his ability at a new position
With the 19th overall choice in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected OT Trevor Penning out of Northern Iowa. The second of two first-round picks by the Saints that year , Penning was the fourth offensive tackle and sixth offensive lineman chosen.
Penning got his first NFL start in the season finale against Carolina. He held up reasonably well in pass protection and flashed some excellent power as a run blocker. Penning struggled greatly at left tackle from the onset of the regular season. He was an absolute liability in pass protection to the point that he almost looked foolish at times. Even as a run blocker, thought to be his strength, was often ineffective and extremely inconsistent.
New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Trevor Penning looks on against the Carolina Panthers / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports This does not mean that the Saints have given up on Penning. Actually, they have almost no choice but to stick with him for at least training camp and preseason. Hurst retired, Peat moved on in free agency, and former All-Pro RT Ryan Ramczyk may miss the entire year with knee issues.
It's sometimes a move of desperation when a team transitions a former high draft choice to a different position. However, there are times it pays off. Recall that Peat was a 2015 first round choice at right tackle. He'd find a home at guard three years into his career and would go on to earn three Pro Bowl trips.
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