Saints' Draft Night: Bold Moves or Safe Picks?

0:00On April 23rd, the New Orleans Saints sit at the 8th spot in the 2026 NFL Draft, prime for a big move on Thursday night. They could hold steady, trade up for a star, or even slide back for extra picks, something they haven't done in the first round in 19 years. Our staff draw bold predictions to hype the possibilities. A few riders see the Saints jumping ahead to snaggle Ohio State Linebacker, Arvel Reese, that 20-year-old past rushing talent. It hinges on the jets grabbing someone else at number 2, and the Cardinals trading back from number 3, letting New Orleans package picks like, their 73rd to climb. Others push for trading down, maybe with Dallas eyeing the top 10. That nets four picks in the top 75 to hit edge rusher, wide receiver, and cornerback needs. Mickey Loomis has never done it in 23 years as GM, but new voices like Randy Muller might sway him. Some bet they stay put and take this draft's Loom first round running back, filling a keyhole fast.

1:00Another take has them willing and dealing back into the first, for both a dynamic receiver and past rusher, building around Tyler's show right away. Draft Knight will show if they go bold or play it safe, but one thing's clear. The Saints are stacking talent to compete now. That wraps NFL News Today, brought to you with AI.