Saints' Day Three Draft: Secondary, OL Depth in Focus

0:00On April 25th, the New Orleans Saints kicked off the 2026 NFL draft strong, grabbing Arizona state-wide receiver Jordan Tyson at the 8th overall pick, defensive tackle Kristen Miller to beef up the interior, and Georgia Tide-Anne Oscar delp for some reliable hands. General manager Mickey Lumis filled key gaps early, but with Day 3 hitting Saturday, they've still got holes to plug on the depth chart. The biggest worry right now is the secondary, especially at cornerback after losing Alan Tai Taylor to the Tennessee Titans in free agency. This draft class is loaded with defensive backs, but the Saints haven't touched that spot yet, leaving their back end exposed, heading into the later. Rounds Fans and analysts are buzzing about high-energy prospects fitting the Saints' mold, like Tennessee cornered Jermon McCoy, who slid from top 15. Projections to Day 3, due to a knee surgery concern. It's a gamble, but late rounds are made for those kinds of swings, and he could pay off big. Keep an eye on Stephen F. Austin Corner, Charles Demings II, whose climbing boards thanks to

1:04his work ethic and off-field traits, one team even calls, him their top guy on that front. Plus, offensive line-deaf needs love behind starters, like Tylee S. Fuwaga and Calvin Banks Jr. to keep quarterback Tyler Schoes safe over a full, 17-game grind. With five picks left, including two each in the fourth and fifth rounds, starting at number 132, expect the Saints to target those. Spots, or maybe flip a couple for a vent, Day 3 could lock in their roster push just right. That's the story for today, NFL News, today, driven by AI. I'm Cory with the story.