Saints Snag Edge Rusher Bailey in Mock Draft

On April 3rd, in the latest bleeding green nation community

Montdrav for 2026, the New Orleans Saints snag David Bailey, ed rusher.

From Texas Tech, with the number 8 overall pick, coming off a strong finish last season,

they're entering year 2 under offensive coordinator Kellyn Moore, and eyeing a week NFC South

Division for AA.

Potential leap.

The Saints built some momentum with a 5-in-1 close to the year, and an 8-nate record

could win the division.

They're banking on quarterback Tyler Show, while rebuilding a defense hit hard by the losses

of leaders like Cam Jordan and Demario Davis.

Holes everywhere mean they need impact now, especially up front.

Bailey stands out with 14.5 sacks last college season, plus a stellar combine showing.

His elite first step, motor and pass rush skills, make him a day 1 game changer, projecting

as an every down force despite being a touch undersized.

These the top player available here, fitting perfectly to anchor the D-line.

This pick lets New Orleans chase wide receiver help for show on day 2 and 3, all while locking

in premium edge production on a rookie deal.

In a league handing out 30 million a year for that position, it's smart cap flexibility

to build the rest of the roster.

With Bailey in the mix, the Kellyn Moore era gains its defensive cornerstone, setting

up the Saints to contend sooner in that soft division.

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