"He does have an issue with his shoulder," Loomis told reporters in a pre-draft news conference. "We're hoping to get some resolution, [some] clarity on that in the near future. And when we do, I'll report back to you. Otherwise, I don't have anything more to state about Derek."

The status of Saints quarterback Derek Carr remains a little uncertain, following New Orleans general manager Mickey Loomis meeting with reporters on Wednesday.

The Saints have never picked a QB in the first round since Loomis became GM in 2002. Meanwhile, Loomis said he believes NFL teams can jeopardize their future by over-emphasizing positions of need in the draft because that can cause them to overvalue prospects.