Saints' Mock Draft Dream: Bailey at 8

0:00On March 30th, the New Orleans Saints made some solid moves in free agency to patch up their roster after a rough season. They brought in Kate and Ellis to step in for Demario Davis on defense, added running back Travis Eddie in, and guard David Edwards to boost the offense, and signed tight in no offense among others. With a top 10 pick, specifically the 8th overall in the 2026 NFL draft, they're primed to grab an instant starter for Coach Kellen. More squad, ESPN's Matt Miller dropped a full seven round mock draft recently, and he has the St. Snagging Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey at number 8. Bailey's the kind of explosive talent who could go as high as second overall, making this a dream scenario if he slides. Bailey dominated college football last year, racking up 23 tackles for loss, and 14 and a half sacks. His first step quickness and non-stop motor made him an all-American, and one of the top pass rushers in the country, earning him freak athlete status, even if it got a little overshadowed at the combine.

1:02For the Saints, this pick hits right at a need, with Cameron Jordan hitting free agency, leaving Chase Young and Carl Granderson as the main edge guys. Bailey's burst with thrive and Brandon Staley's defense, offering way more upside than other options like Wide Receiver or Corner at that spot. If Bailey's still there at 8, the Saints can't pass on the best player available at such a premium position. It could transform their pass rush, overnight and set them up for a real turnaround. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.