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NEW ORLEANS SAINTS TEAM NEEDS
Most recent team needs update:
June 6
Starter Need High (P1, P2)
QB
CB
Starter Need Medium (P3)
WR
WRS
OG
EDGE
CBN
Mid Round Fill High (P5)
OC
TE
ILB
Depth Fill (P4)
RB
NT
DL3T
OLB
SFTY
Late Round Fill (P6)
OT
DL5T
Minimal Need (P9)
SAINTS PICKS/COMMENTS MOST RECENT MOCK
Results from 2026 Consensus Mock Draft:
2026 Mock Draft #1
Most recent mock draft update:
6/7/25
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R1
1
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New Orleans
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Arch Manning
Texas
QB
Reach/Value:
0
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Height:
6'4"
Weight:
225
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2025 Draft Grade: B-
The Saints were wise in selecting Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. with the 9th pick, although draft analysts had mixed reviews. Some anointed him as a foundational LT; others, claimed he'd fit better inside as a guard. On this team, there are needs at both positions. He will be a strong contributor no matter where he eventually lands.
I loved the selections of DT Vernon Broughton and RB Devin Neal. Sanker, Stutsman and Riley were great 'value' picks and fit needs. QB Tyler Shough could get some play time due to the desperation to fill the vacancy.
Looking Ahead - 2026 Draft
Only two weeks after the 2025 NFL Draft, QB Derek Carr delivered a gut punch to the Saints by announcing his retirement due to injury. This untimely announcement - followed by a possible drought in the win column in the upcoming season - could, however, set up a storybook miracle for the black-and-gold in the 2026 draft!
With the first selection, the Saints bring home prodigal son Arch Manning, grandson of Saints legend Archie Manning. I can already hear the Superdome erupt once the 'legacy' steps onto the field. The only question remains: Will the Legend allow his grandson to don his retired jersey? (Granddad Archie, by the way, is the only QB taken in the history of the New Orleans franchise in RD1.)
~DatBudMan, Saints Analyst
The Saints were wise in selecting Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. with the 9th pick, although draft analysts had mixed reviews. Some anointed him as a foundational LT; others, claimed he'd fit better inside as a guard. On this team, there are needs at both positions. He will be a strong contributor no matter where he eventually lands.
I loved the selections of DT Vernon Broughton and RB Devin Neal. Sanker, Stutsman and Riley were great 'value' picks and fit needs. QB Tyler Shough could get some play time due to the desperation to fill the vacancy.
Looking Ahead - 2026 Draft
Only two weeks after the 2025 NFL Draft, QB Derek Carr delivered a gut punch to the Saints by announcing his retirement due to injury. This untimely announcement - followed by a possible drought in the win column in the upcoming season - could, however, set up a storybook miracle for the black-and-gold in the 2026 draft!
With the first selection, the Saints bring home prodigal son Arch Manning, grandson of Saints legend Archie Manning. I can already hear the Superdome erupt once the 'legacy' steps onto the field. The only question remains: Will the Legend allow his grandson to don his retired jersey? (Granddad Archie, by the way, is the only QB taken in the history of the New Orleans franchise in RD1.)
~DatBudMan, Saints Analyst
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R2
33
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New Orleans
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D.J. McKinney
Colorado
CB
Reach/Value:
-14
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Height:
6'2"
Weight:
190
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R3
65
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New Orleans
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Denzel Boston
Washington
WR
Reach/Value:
-2
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Height:
6'3"
Weight:
209
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R4
97
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New Orleans
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Josh Thompson
LSU
OG
Reach/Value:
0
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Height:
6'5"
Weight:
301
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R5
129
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New Orleans
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Smith Snowden
Utah
CBN
Reach/Value:
-2
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Height:
5'9"
Weight:
185
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R6
161
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New Orleans
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Braylan Shelby
USC
EDGE
Reach/Value:
20
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Height:
6'5"
Weight:
265
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R7
193
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New Orleans
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Jacob Rodriguez
Texas Tech
ILB
Reach/Value:
-22
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Height:
6'1"
Weight:
230
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SAINTS HISTORICAL DRAFT PICKS
Reach/Value (R/V) Explained
The difference between where a player is selected in the NFL draft versus where the player was listed on the final Drafttek Big Board for the season in question.Example: A player who was listed at #50 on the Big Board and was selected at #35 will be a "Reach" of -15. Alternately, a player listed at #35 on the Big Board who was selected at #50 is a +15 "Value".
Simply put: a positive number is a Value pick, a negative number is a Reach.
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2025 | 1 | 9 | Kelvin Banks Jr. | Texas | OG | Reach | -3 |
| 2025 | 2 | 40 | Tyler Shough | Louisville | QB | Reach | -13 |
| 2025 | 3 | 71 | Vernon Broughton | Texas | DL3T | Reach | -49 |
| 2025 | 3 | 93 | Jonas Sanker | Virginia | S | Reach | -23 |
| 2025 | 4 | 112 | Danny Stutsman | Oklahoma | ILB | Reach | -15 |
| 2025 | 4 | 131 | Quincy Riley | Louisville | CBN | Value | +6 |
| 2025 | 6 | 184 | Devin Neal | Kansas | RB | Value | +71 |
| 2025 | 7 | 248 | Moliki Matavao | UCLA | TE | Reach | -206 |
| 2025 | 7 | 254 | Fadil Diggs | Syracuse | EDGE | Value | +75 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2024 | 1 | 14 | Taliese Fuaga | Oregon State | OT | Value | +4 |
| 2024 | 2 | 41 | Kool-Aid McKinstry | Alabama | CB | Value | +9 |
| 2024 | 5 | 150 | Spencer Rattler | South Carolina | QB | Value | +68 |
| 2024 | 5 | 170 | Bub Means | Pittsburgh | WR | Reach | -105 |
| 2024 | 5 | 175 | Jaylan Ford | Texas | ILB | Value | +18 |
| 2024 | 6 | 199 | Khristian Boyd | Northern Iowa | DL1T | Value | +43 |
| 2024 | 7 | 239 | Josiah Ezirim | Eastern Kentucky | OT | Reach | -99 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2023 | 1 | 29 | Bryan Bresee | Clemson | DL3T | Reach | -4 |
| 2023 | 2 | 40 | Isaiah Foskey | Notre Dame | EDGE | Reach | -3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 71 | Kendre Miller | TCU | RB | Reach | -98 |
| 2023 | 4 | 103 | Nick Saldiveri | Old Dominion | OT | Reach | -12 |
| 2023 | 4 | 127 | Jake Haener | Fresno State | QB | Value | +14 |
| 2023 | 5 | 146 | Jordan Howden | Minnesota | S | Reach | -37 |
| 2023 | 6 | 195 | A.T. Perry | Wake Forest | WR | Value | +61 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2022 | 1 | 11 | Chris Olave | Ohio State | WR | Reach | -1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 19 | Trevor Penning | Northern Iowa | OT | Reach | -2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 49 | Alontae Taylor | Tennessee | CB | Reach | -48 |
| 2022 | 5 | 161 | D'Marco Jackson | Appalachian State | ILB | Value | +23 |
| 2022 | 6 | 194 | Jordan Jackson | Air Force | DL3T | Reach | -67 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2021 | 1 | 28 | Payton Turner | Houston | EDGE | Reach | -31 |
| 2021 | 2 | 60 | Pete Werner | Ohio State | ILB | Reach | -40 |
| 2021 | 3 | 76 | Paulson Adebo | Stanford | CB | Reach | -16 |
| 2021 | 4 | 133 | Ian Book | Notre Dame | QB | Reach | -69 |
| 2021 | 6 | 206 | Landon Young | Kentucky | OT | Reach | -26 |
| 2021 | 7 | 255 | Kawaan Baker | South Alabama | WR | Reach | -99 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2020 | 1 | 24 | Cesar Ruiz | Michigan | OC | Reach | -11 |
| 2020 | 3 | 74 | Zack Baun | Wisconsin | OLB | Value | +35 |
| 2020 | 3 | 105 | Adam Trautman | Dayton | TE | Reach | -23 |
| 2020 | 7 | 240 | Tommy Stevens | Mississippi State | QB | Reach | -114 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2019 | 2 | 48 | Erik McCoy | Texas A&M | OC | Value | +6 |
| 2019 | 4 | 105 | C Gardner-Johnson | Florida | S | Value | +85 |
| 2019 | 6 | 177 | Saquan Hampton | Rutgers | S | Reach | -22 |
| 2019 | 7 | 231 | Alize Mack | Notre Dame | TE | Value | +14 |
| 2019 | 7 | 244 | Kaden Elliss | Idaho | LB | Reach | -49 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2018 | 1 | 14 | Marcus Davenport | UTSA | EDGE | Value | +0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 91 | Tre'Quan Smith | UCF | WR | Reach | -2 |
| 2018 | 4 | 127 | Rick Leonard | Florida St | OT | Reach | -111 |
| 2018 | 5 | 164 | Natrell Jamerson | Wisonsin | S | Reach | -146 |
| 2018 | 6 | 189 | Kamrin Moore | Boston College | CB | Reach | -126 |
| 2018 | 6 | 201 | Boston Scott | LA Tech | RB | Reach | -124 |
| 2018 | 7 | 245 | Will Clapp | LSU | OG | Reach | -12 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2017 | 1 | 11 | Marshon Lattimore | Ohio St | CB | Value | +5 |
| 2017 | 1 | 32 | Ryan Ramczyk | Wisconsin | OT | Value | +13 |
| 2017 | 2 | 42 | Marcus Williams | Utah | S | Reach | -2 |
| 2017 | 3 | 67 | Alvin Kamara | Tennessee | RBF | Value | +5 |
| 2017 | 3 | 76 | Alex Anzalone | Florida | OLB | Reach | -14 |
| 2017 | 3 | 103 | Trey Hendrickson | Florida Atlantic | EDGE | Reach | -58 |
| 2017 | 6 | 196 | Al-Quadin Muhammad | Miami (FL) | DE | Value | +3 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2016 | 1 | 12 | Sheldon Rankins | Louisville | DL5T | Reach | -1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 47 | Michael Thomas | Ohio State | WR | Reach | -4 |
| 2016 | 2 | 61 | Vonn Bell | Ohio State | S | Value | +5 |
| 2016 | 4 | 120 | David Onyemata | Manitoba | DL1T | Reach | -317 |
| 2016 | 7 | 237 | Daniel Lasco | California | RB | Value | +50 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2015 | 1 | 13 | Andrus Peat | Stanford | OT | Reach | -11 |
| 2015 | 1 | 31 | Stephone Anthony | Clemson | ILB | Reach | -21 |
| 2015 | 2 | 44 | Hau'oli Kikaha | Washington | EDGE | Reach | -36 |
| 2015 | 3 | 75 | Garrett Grayson | Colorado State | QB | Reach | -43 |
| 2015 | 3 | 78 | P.J. Williams | Florida St | CB | Value | +27 |
| 2015 | 5 | 148 | Davis Tull | UT-Chattanooga | EDGE | Value | +31 |
| 2015 | 5 | 154 | Tyeler Davison | Fresno St | DL3T | Reach | -104 |
| 2015 | 5 | 167 | Damian Swann | Georgia | CB | Reach | -122 |
| 2015 | 6 | 187 | Evan Spencer | Ohio State | WR | Reach | -192 |
| 2015 | 7 | 230 | Marcus Murphy | Missouri | RB | Value | +15 |
| YEAR | RD | PK | NAME | SCHOOL | PSN | R/V | RV Val |
| 2014 | 1 | 20 | Brandin Cooks | Oregon State | WR | Reach | -2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 58 | Stanley Jean-Baptiste | Nebraska | CB | Reach | -42 |
| 2014 | 4 | 126 | Khairi Fortt | California | EDGE | Reach | -47 |
| 2014 | 5 | 167 | Vinnie Sunseri | Alabama | S | Reach | -72 |
| 2014 | 5 | 169 | Ronald Powell | Florida | EDGE | Value | +23 |
| 2014 | 6 | 202 | Tavon Rooks | Kansas State | OT | Reach | -68 |