Saints head coach Sean Payton has been vocal about his concern over some of the quarterbacks in this year's NFL Draft class.

Payton could be looking to add a young signal-caller to groom under Drew Brees, who signed a two-year contract this offseason, but he appears less-than impressed with the position's candidates this year.

While Payton may not see a sure thing at quarterback among the top prospects, he did admit to liking one last year. Speaking on "The Dan Patrick Show" Monday, Payton admitted to targeting Patrick Mahomes last year before the Chiefs leapfrogged them.

"With regards to the quarterback class this year, this is just us, the Saints, the guy we had graded very high last year was Mahomes," Payton said. "I don't know that I see that player in this class."

Despite the interest in Mahomes, Payton is more than happy with Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore, who the Saints ultimately selected with the No. 11 overall pick.

"Had both of them been there, we would have taken Lattimore. We had the higher grade on the corner."

The Saints could be the landing spot for Lamar Jackson or Mason Rudolph in the first round this year. New Orleans usually drafts the best player available on their board, though, so if the quarterbacks didn't grade out high, the Saints may not be their destination