Saints' Top 8 Pick: Draft Night Shakeup

0:00On April 23rd, the New Orleans Saints snagged the number 8 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, kicking off Thursday, April 23rd. It's just their second top 10 selection in the last 10 years, putting Mickey Loomis in the front office in prime position to shake things up. Their eyeing moves like trading up to the number 3 spot, sliding back for more picks, or stacking assets on draft 9. Last year in 2025, they grabbed offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. at number 9 and quarterback Tyler Show at number 40. Building that future foundation, fans are buzzing with excitement across the NFC South, knowing this pick could redefine the roster after years of grinding in the mid-rounds. The impact hits hard top talent at 8 could lock down a star edge rusher or corner to boost their defense. Podcast hits ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network starting at 7 p.m. central time. With teams now down to 8 minutes per first round choice for quicker.

1:00Action. Saints hold picks like number 43 in round 2, number 73 in round 3, and more through day 3. Top 10 order sets, Raiders 1st, Jets 2nd, Cardinals 3rd, then Titans, Giants, Browns, Commanders ahead of New Orleans, followed by Chiefs and Giants again via trade. Whatever loom is cooks up, it'll set the tone for Saints resurgence they locked in. Football news, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.