Michael Thomas has had his eye on the New Orleans Saints for a while. Thomas, who met with the Saints at the NFL combine and Ohio State’s pro day, knew the Saints had a need at receiver after it parted ways with Marques Colston. He wanted a chance to play with Drew Brees and, the last time he played in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, he caught seven passes for 66 yards and a touchdown as the Buckeyes beat Alabama in the Sugar Bowl on the way to the national championship. Few NFL draft prospects get a chance to go to their first choice, but Thomas knew he wanted to be Saint. New Orleans granted his wish by taking the Ohio State star with its second-round pick Friday night, sending Thomas’ heart pounding and his family into celebration. “They just lost Marques, they have a lot of speed guys around, the offense is tremendous, the coaching staff is tremendous,” Thomas said. “I wouldn’t have chosen anywhere else. But you can’t pick; they pick you.” Thomas knew he had a chance. Even though the Saints didn’t bring him in for a predraft visit, he knew New Orleans receivers coach John Morton watched him closely at pro day, and Morton stayed in contact with Thomas throughout the process leading up to the draft. That pro day visit to Columbus yielded another player: The Saints traded up to grab Ohio State safety Vonn Bell with the 61st pick Friday night. …
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