Saints Draft 2026: 8 Picks, Key Needs & Rumors

0:00It's April 23rd, this is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the leak in real time. The New Orleans Saints are geared up for the 2026 NFL Draft with 8 total picks locked in. They snag one on day one at round one, pick eight. Day two brings two more in round two, pick ten, which is overall 42, and round three, pick nine for overall 73. Then day three packs five picks to build depth. Some of those later picks come from smart trades, like two from the Seahawks in rounds four and five, plus a compensatory in round four. Overall round four has picks 32 and 36, round five ten and 32, and they wrap with round six, pick nine for 190. Saints fans are buzzing because these spots let the team target, key needs like the lines and secondary after a tough season. No massive trades yet, but rumors swirl about moving up or grabbing a quarterback if value falls. We'll keep tracking every move here, from selections to any deals shaking things up.

1:03The Dattitude podcast with Jim Derry jumps live at 6.30 pm. Central time alongside NOLA.com insiders, spoiling picks and breaking it down, from a who-dat view till pick 32 drops. Stick around as the board lights up, who the Saints grab at eight could redefine the roster for years.