Saints' Draft Picks: Hidden Gems for Playoff Push

0:00It's April 20th. I'm Corey with the story, and this is NFL News Today, football news powered by AI. The New Orleans Saints are pushing hard for the playoffs after some solid gains last year under Kellan Moore. Now the 2026 NFL Draft is their big shot to load up the roster with value picks. They got holes on both sides of the ball, so snagging under the radar talent across all rounds could change everything this week. One defense, keep an eye on trade in Stukes, that Arizona defensive back projected for round two. He's got speed, zone coverage skills, and fits perfect in their scheme, especially with Alan Taitaler gone. Could slide right in and nickel, or safety, and bring that aggressive edge. Offense needs weapons too, like Notre Dame tied any Lyrairdon in rounds three or four. Doos got unmatched vertical pop in smooth hands after the catch prime for rookie impact. Then there's Ole Miss wide out the John Stribbling, bringing size at six foot two to pair with Chris Olave in Morse attack.

1:02Deeper into the draft, Texas and M defensive tackle Albert Regis screams value in rounds five or six. Powerful nose tackle type who clouds run lanes, filling an underrated need of front, and Clemson running back Adam Randall in rounds six or seven offers that power runner vibe as a backup to Kamara and Etienne with good hands for. These hidden gems could spark a roster turnaround without burning top picks, giving Saints fans real hope as selections unfold.