Saints' NFL Draft Strategy: Trade Up or Stay Put?

0:00It's April 23rd, I'm Corey with The Story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. The 2026 NFL Draft is kicking off, and the New Orleans Saints are primed to build on their solid 2025 class-around. Quarterback Tyler Show. They hold picks 842 and 73 in the top 100, with key needs at wide receiver, cornerback, edge-rusher, defensive. Tackle and ride guard. After buzzing that the Saints might trade up from 8 into the top 5, Tom Policero from NFL Network says teens like the Cardinals and Titans at 3 and 4 are open to deals, and New Orleans has checked in, possibly. Chasing edge-rushers, Arvel Reese, or David Bailey, to boost their pass rush. Coming off a promising first year under Kellen Moore and his staff, fans are hyped for more smart picks that turn the Saints into contenders. This aggressive approach fits their history of wheeling and dealing to land premium talent.

1:00If they stay put at 8, insiders like Albert Breer points a wide receiver or cornerback as top targets. LSU's Mansour Delane is rising fast with elite traits that fit Brandon Staley's defense, though edge remains tempting if the right guy slides. Whatever move they make, these early picks could lock in the core for years, setting up show for a real shot at the playoffs.