Saints' Pre-Draft Moves: Top Prospects Visited

0:00On April 9th, the New Orleans Saints are ramping up their pre-draft moves with the official visit deadline hitting April 15th just one week. Before the 2026 NFL draft kicks off on April 23rd, teams can host up to 30 prospects for meetings, physicals, and chats with coaches, and the Saints are zeroing in on key needs like the offensive. Line and receiver room. They've already brought in guys like Auburn's Jeremiah Wright, a six-foot-five, 331-pound guard, who's a round-five prospect after switching sides of the ball. Meanwhile, they're eyeing more line-man depth with Maryland's Alan Heron, six-foot-four, 308-pounds, who's got tackle experience, but might slide inside due to his athletic profile. On defense, Penn State's Zaky Wheatley, a six-foot-three safety with round-three grades, could flex in the secondary like a starter at multiple spots. These visits show the Saints scouting versatile pieces to build around.

1:00Fans are buzzing because the Y receiver group stands out heavy, with Ohio State's car and L-Tate, a top-a-consensus guy at six-foot-two, one, 192 pounds, looking pro-ready with size and hands. Louisville's Chris Bell and USC's Mackay Lemon, both round one-to-two talents, bring speed and scoring punch, while Georgia State's Ted Hurst adds deep, threat vibes from his senior ball shine. The real headliner might be Ellis Use Man's Sword Delayne, a six-foot corner with a 4.3 A-40 time in top-10 ranking, who's locked in for, man or zone coverage after dominating in 2025. Not all 30 visits leak out, but these signal big upgrades for a squad eyeing playoffs. Keep your ears peeled as more names drop this week, because with the drafts so close, these moves could reshape the Saints roster for years. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates.