With the 9th Pick in the 2025 draft, who should the Saints select? (merged)

[SWJJ]

If Jeanty is there at 10 what do you think Dallas would give up for him?

If nothing changes, the value difference between 13 and 10 is an early 3rd rounder. If they want him badly we may could get their second rounder, but more likely a 3rd and a 6/7th

 

[TruSaint]

If nothing changes, the value difference between 13 and 10 is an early 3rd rounder. If they want him badly we may could get their second rounder, but more likely a 3rd and a 6/7th

I tell them add their 2nd rounder or kick rocks

 

[3ParStillDriver]

If nothing changes, the value difference between 13 and 10 is an early 3rd rounder. If they want him badly we may could get their second rounder, but more likely a 3rd and a 6/7th

Nope. Rather have Jeanty. Want to give us a 2nd and 4th? Sure. Otherwise, give me Jeanty.

 

[Snakehead]

If Jeanty is there at 10 what do you think Dallas would give up for him?

I'd still take Jeanty there and let Dallas try to find their next superstar RB1 somewhere else.

 

[IlovemySaints]

I like AK as the vet RB in the room, especially for Jeanty who is following AK in how he takes care of his body, etc. I prefer AK shift to a Kevin Faulk/James White role or even more as a slot WR. He can run the routes like a WR and he's a lot more sturdy for going across the middle than anyone else we have for the slot. Having him in a hybrid role will extend his career and take advantage of his playmaking ability. It could also allow him to be effective later in the season as we've seen the wear and tear through a seaon makes him less effective and available late in the year.

That’s an even better idea bro then he can get motioned for jet sweeps and all sorts of option routes while still having another running threat

 

[IlovemySaints]

We need player who can get into the end zone outside of running straight up the field Ala shaheed we need tough players like Deebo Samuels who break tackles players that can make something out of nothing because coaching here probably wont be elite lol

 

[IlovemySaints]

Imaging having to stack the box against a team with deep threats like mvs and shaheed

 

[2cmorgan]

I'd still take Jeanty there and let Dallas try to find their next superstar RB1 somewhere else.

I'd trade for good value and get Skattebo in 3rd or fourth.

 

[Snakehead]

I'd trade for good value and get Skattebo in 3rd or fourth.

Skattebo is a cool feel good story right now. Jeanty will be the guy teams regret not taking.

 

[St.Dan]

Imaging having to stack the box against a team with deep threats like mvs and shaheed

Gotta protect the man under center a bit better than we do to make that scenario a reality. Reason why I keep saying trenches early and often, both sides of the ball.

 

[faceman]

If our Qb isn’t there, we take the best available OL in the 1st every single year until our QB is there.

yes we need better 0-linemen.,but it reminds me of what the late Hokie Gajan once said. He said during my time
as a scout I learned one thing. Bad teams draft for need. The best teams take BPA regardless of position. We should
follow his advice. If the BPA on your board is a TE,FS,WR,CB etc etc. you take him.

 

[SWJJ]

I know everyone thinks Jeanty is a generational player, and while he is an intriguing prospect, He hasn't ever really played anyone. The only good defense he played (Penn State) held him to under 4 yards per carry. Not overwhelming. He has great vision and burst, but doesn't really have that 5th gear to pull away. I'd change my position on him if he runs a sub 4.5 at the draft, but he's not gonna outrun NFL DBs like he does Mountain West DBs. I think other running back prospects like Omarion Hampton, Kaleb Johnson, and Quinshon Judkins are all as equally likely to be legitimate capable feature backs in the NFL. If I could have any of the above, AND an additional draft pick in the mid 20s to get an elite TE like Loveland or Warren, I'd take that over just Jeanty ALL DAY.

 

[tyler735]

Should be a decent chance (looking at the teams ahead of us) that Tetairoa McMillan is on the board when we pick, so I'll go with him.

 

[TruSaint]

Skattebo is a cool feel good story right now. Jeanty will be the guy teams regret not taking.

He’s like Jacob Hester, don’t think he does anything in the pros