Saints Draft Tyson, Eye Defense in Round 2

0:00On April 24th, the New Orleans Saints stayed patient in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, snagging wide receiver Jordan Tyson at the Merrill 24th, 8th overall pick. Amid 16 trades on night one, they filled a massive gap at wide out, boosting an offense that needed speed and playmakers alongside Chris Oloving. Now with that box checked, the Saints pivot to defense. They lost cornerback Alante Taylor to free agency. Kevin cam Jordan still on the market, and linebacker Demario Davis bolted for the new, York Jets. They did grab Caden Ellis for some linebacker depth, but holes remain. Fans and analysts see this as a smart reset, especially for building a fearsome front. Pairing Chase Young with a top edge rusher could transform their pass rush, much like Tyson compliments Oloving, creating balance that pressures. Quarterbacks and supports the secondary, edge rush leads the priority list, followed by the star role on defense, maybe via a corner shift or college bet.

1:03Depth at defensive tackle never hurts. The interior offensive lines injury prone and running back needs back up even after signing Travis ETN. Blast season. With talent still stacked on the board, the Saints next picks could lock in contention. Keep watching as they build this squad round by round. This has been NFL News Today powered by AI.