Saints Eye Dom Orange for Defensive Boost

0:00On April 8th, the New Orleans Saints are gearing up for another big splash in the 2026 NFL draft, building on their hits from last year. With offensive tackle, Kelvin Banks Jr. in Round 1 and quarterback Tyler Show in Round 2. Now, they're eyeing Iowa State defensive lineman Dom Orange as a potential steal in the late second or third round to bolster their front. Saints coaches showed up in person to watch Orange at the Scouting Combine, running drills alongside the Houston Texan staff. Earlier this week, reports highlighted how the team is scouting top defensive talent hard. Orange impressed everyone at 6'2 and 321 pounds, with a 31.5 inch vertical, 27 bench press. Reps and a sharp 1.68 to 1.70 ten yard split. His short shuttle clocked in at 4.65 seconds, proving he's quick on his feet. Meanwhile, with veteran Cameron Jordan still unsigned, the Saints need interior muscle like Orange, who eats double teams and disrupts plays early.

1:03Analysts say an injury kept him out of the senior bull, so he might slide right into day 2 value. If Orange is sitting there in Round 3, expect the Saints to pounce and keep stacking that defense for the long haul. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.