Saints Eye UCF's Nyjalik Kelly for Draft

0:00On March 27, the New Orleans Saints made some solemn moves in free agency, adding running back Travis Etienne, guard David Edwards, Titan Noah, Fant and linebacker Caden Ellis to support their young quarterback, Tyler Show. Still, plenty of roster gaps remain as they head into the 2026 NFL draft, where they hold the number 8 overall pick in the first round. Earlier this week, the team started ramping up draft prep by meeting with several prospects, including potential first round targets like WIDE. Receivers Jordan Tyson and Karnel Tate and safety sunny styles. But they're not just chasing stars at the top. They know rounds two through five could feel key needs, too. Fans and analysts see this as a pivotal moment for the Saints, who need defensive depth to compete. A versatile front-7 player could transform their schemes, much like elite hybrids and other defenses. The latest buzz centers on UCF defensive lineman, Nigel A. Kelly, a 6-foot-5, 263-pound

1:01athlete, who impressed their recent workouts. He clocked a 4.8, 1-4.8, 540-yard dash, showed off quick splits, and handled both past rush and linebacker drills. Smoothly, with Kelly's multi-row potential, he fits right into New Orleans plans, possibly landing them late in the draft to build a deeper, more flexible unit for the upcoming season. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.