The New Orleans Saints are scheduled to host Alabama defensive tackle Jarran Reed in April for a pre-draft visit, according to a report from WWL.

Yet to address the positon in free agency, defensive tackle is arguably the biggest obligation this offseason for the New Orleans Saints at the moment after reaching deals with three linebackers and a tight end. However, they are reportedly still in the mix for Nick Fairley.

#Alabama DT Jarran Reed will visit #Saints in April, per league source. — Kristian Garic (@KristianGaric) March 25, 2016

#Patriots will be out on DT Nick Fairley, an indication he’s expected to sign with #Saints. Should be a huge addition to their defense. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 25, 2016

While Alabama’s A’Shawn Robinson has been a popular mock draft pick for the New Orleans Saints, Reed would likely be the better fit. He has also landed with the Saints in several mocks. Again, they still have holes in their roster, including the defensive line. Reed could help fix that.

He brings superb size and power to the defensive front, eating up blockers and dominating at the point of attack. In 14 games as a senior in 2015, including the postseason, Reed was responsible for 57 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, two passes defended, and a sack, helping lead the top defense in all of college football as an anchor for the Crimson Tide front.

He’s also an impressive specimen on film. The New Orleans Saints, unfortunately, have been plagued with mediocrity at the defensive tackle position for too long. Reed is the type of talent to end that misery. If other players are off the board at No. 12, he’s certainly somebody to consider, if the Black and Gold decide to roll with a defensive lineman in the first round.

Add Jarran Reed to the list of players who have visited and/or will be visiting the New Orleans Saints prior to the 2016 NFL Draft.