Treydan Stukes: Saints' Day-Two Draft Pick?

0:00It's March 29th, NFL News Today starts now, AI-powered and game-ready. I'm Cory with the story. The New Orleans Saints had a solid quarterback crew in 2025, ranking fourth against the past with second-year cool-aid McKinsey, rookie, Quincy Riley, and Alante Taylor stepping up big after losing Martian Latamore and Paulson Adivo. With Taylor bolted in free agency this month, leaving a gap they're likely filling in the 2026 NFL Draft next month. One name popping early is Arizona Wildcats Corner, trade-in Stukes, a 6'1, U-1, 90-pound speedster with a 4.33, 40-yard dash. Stukes started as a walk-on at Arizona after light recruiting out of high school, barely playing as a freshman in 2020. He broke out by 2022 with an interception, five passes broken up, and 3.5 tackles for loss, building from there with steady. Picks and disruptions in 2023 and 2024.

1:02That grit turned heads, especially as team captain showing year-over-year growth that screams underdog story. Folks love his seamless man-covered transitions, sharp ball-tracking, and burst to recover ground or close-on throws fast. His 2025 season topped it off, leading Arizona in interceptions, breaking up six passes, winning first team, all big 12, and second team All-American Nots. Still, he needs quicker back-pedal reactions, better off-coverage footwork, faster lateral moves and stronger run support against blocks. Saints fans should eye Stukes as a day-to-pick, maybe second or third round, fitting as an outside man-corner with slot potential in room to grow. Off-ball skills, he won't replace Taylor's versatility right away, but his work ethic could lock down that secondary for years.