Saints Draft Drama: Who's the Pick?

0:00On April 22nd, Saints fans are buzzing on the eve of the 2026 NFL draft, with New Orleans holding the 8th overall pick. The big question is, direction. Do they load up on offense with a wide receiver to help Tyler show, grab a shut down corner like Caleb Downs or Shock? Everyone with an edge rusher? Mickey Loomis usually plays a cool on draft 9, but the mailbags full of hot takes. Fans like Mitch Bergeron are torn between Downs, the top defensive talent who might slide, and receiver Carnell Tate as a clear need. Others push Arizona State's Jordan Tyson or USC's Mackay Lemon, who balled out with 79 catches, over 1100 yards and 14. Touchdown's last season. It's all about surrounding the young QB with weapons early. Trey talks heating up too, especially around backup Spencer Ratler after signing Zach Wilson. But most agree there's low value there, and Ratler knows the system cold. No moves likely. Loomis hinted at staying put, though nothing's off the table.

1:02Running back chatter's strong with Jeremiah Love as the draft's best, a potential franchise changer. Even with Travis Etienne in last year's sixth-rounder Devon Neal, Depp's thin until Alvin Camara speaks up. Saints could trade up cheap to five or six for him, or wait, and strike later. Whatever happens, expect Tate, Tyson, Downs, Montsor-Delain, or Ruben Bain if they hold at eight. Draft days here. Who deaths? Let's see how it unfolds. NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day. I'm Corey with The Story.