Saints' Day Two Draft Focus: Defense Upgrades

0:00On April 24th, Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is wrapped, but the New Orleans Saints got work to do on day 2 with their defense. Needing serious upgrades after a surprisingly strong, 2025 season, they are eyeing Ed Rusher's Hard with guys like Clemsons, TJ Parker and Texas Anims Caches Howl ranked in the top 50 available since Chase. Young and Carl Granderson need real depth behind them, even if Cameron Jordan sticks around short-term. Over on the interior line, defensive tackles are a priority too, targeting fresh legs like Ohio State's Caden McDonald or Texas Tex Lee Hunter as Vets DeVon Gacho and Nathan Shepard hit 30 plus and wrap up their deal soon. The secondary has a gap since Alentay Taylor bounced this spring, so corners from Tennessee's your mom McCoy or safeties like Toledo's Immanuel. McNeal Warren could feel slots or push current guys around. Day 2 brings a D-pool of talent right in their wheelhouse, so keep an eye on how the

1:00Saints stack that D-line and backfield before the draft test. Settles. I'm Cory with the story. That's your NFL News Today update, AI-powered and always on.