Saints Target Reggie Virgil for Receiver Boost

0:00It's March 24th. This is NFL news today football coverage powered by AI. NFL teams these days often draft the best player available instead of feeling specific needs, but the New Orleans Saints still target key spots. Heading into the April draft, they need a reliable wider receiver to pair with Chris Olave and Devon Velle and they've met with several prospects, including Texas Tech's standout Reggie Virgil. The Saints have long invested heavily in their offensive and defensive lines, which is paid off in spots, but left gaps elsewhere. Their pre-draft meetings show a clear push for receiver talent to boost the passing game. Virgil brings solid production from college, with strong numbers over the last two seasons at Miami-Able Hyall and then Texas Tech. At 6'3 and 187 pounds, he showed good speed at the NFL Scouting Combine running a 4.5-740 yard. Dash in posting a 36-inch vertical jump. Big scouts are buzzing about Virgil and he could climb draft boards higher than expected.

1:00The Saints meeting with him puts them in position if they want to add his size and deep speed early. As the draft approaches, watch how New Orleans balances their needs with the top talent on the board. It could reshape their offense for years.