Saints' Mock Draft: Bold Moves, Top Talent

0:00It's April 2nd. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. Draft season is in high gear for the 2026 NFL Draft, an ESPN's crew of Mel Kuiper Jr., Matt Miller, Jordan Reed, and Field Yates. Dropped a full 100-pick mock that has everyone talking, the New Orleans Saints snacked three picks in the top 100, starting with a bold move at 8th overall, grabbing Ohio State linebacker, Sonny. Styles, one of the most athletic freaks in the class. Styles brings crazy versatility, rushing the edge, or dropping in the coverage, even though the Saints just re-signed Kate and Ellis at linebacker. Field Yates called him as number five overall talent, and wouldn't let him pass. It's all about giving defensive coordinator Brandon Staley a chess piece to build that flexible defense they're chasing. Fans and analysts are buzzing because this hall spotlights how the Saints are rebuilding fast around quarterback Tyler Show.

1:00Losing corner, Alan Taitler and free agency left a hole, and Styles pairs perfectly with their aggressive scheme while adding speed and physicality. Up front changes the whole defensive vibe. In the second round at Pick 42, Matt Miller hands them Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood, a long, smart cover guy who jams receivers at the line, and tackles like a beast in the run game. In third round, Pick 73, they add Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell, a six-foot-two bruiser whose killer in 50-50 balls and yards. After catch, despite that recent ACL tier, Tierhead compliment Chris Olave big time. This mock shows the Saints could stack talent quick and flip their fortunes, setting up real fireworks when the actual draft hits later this month.