Saints' Day Two Draft Picks

0:00On April 24, day 1 of the 2026 NFL draft wrapped up strong for the New Orleans Saints. They snagged Arizona Statewide receiver Jordan Tyson at the 8th overall pick, adding speed and playmaking to their offense. Now heading into day 2, the Saints hold the 10th pick in round 2 at number 42 overall, plus the 9th spot in round 3 at 73. Overall, that positions them perfectly to target top defensive talent still on the board. According to our façade's consensus bigboard, cornerbacks dominate the top 15 remaining players like Tennessee's Germain McCoy at 15. Overall, and Clemson's Abbey on Terrell at 20. Edge rushers and safeties are also falling right into range. Saints fans are buzzing because the secondary needs depth after some key departures, and this draft class is loaded there. Tyson's addition pairs well with their young receivers, but bolstering the back in could lock down the NFC South. Impact feels immediate for a team pushing for playoffs.

1:02Deeper into the list, Ohio State's Cady McDonald leaves the D-line prospects at 29, with more edges like Clemson's TJ Parker close behind. Whiteouts and linebackers sprinkle in too, giving New Orleans options to trade or double dip on needs. As the clock ticks toward those picks on Friday night, expect the Saints to pounce on value and keep building momentum for a turnaround season. Today locked in with NFL news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.