Saints Eye Jalon Kilgore for Secondary Boost

0:00On April 7th, the New Orleans Saints lost cornerback Alante Taylor to the Tennessee Titans this offseason on a three-year deal worth $60 million. That's a price tag they could in match, so now they're rebuilding their secondary with young talent, like 23-year-old Kool-Aid McKinsey and second-year player Quincy Riley. To bolster that group long-term, the Saints are eyeing prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft. South Carolina's Jalan Kilgore stands out as a versatile defensive back, who's already worked out privately with the team. Kilgore brings serious athleticism from his college days, clocking a 4.440 yard dash at the combine along with a 37-inch vertical and elite jumps. He thrived moving between slot and box rolls, racking up tackles while locking down receivers. Sources confirm his workouts happen with the Saints and others like the Cowboys, Panthers, Colts, Seahawks, Commanders and Bills. Ranked around 128 overall, Buzz has him going on day two. Perfect for New Orleans at pick number 73 in the third.

1:07Round. Adding this 21-year-old 6-foot-1 playmaker could stabilize the secondary right away, letting McKinsey and Riley grow without as much. Pressure heading into the season. That's your NFL news today update. A.I. powered and always on.