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By Ross Jackson - LouisianaSports.net

Less than a month away from the NFL Draft, every team has a number of goals to accomplish when they are on the clock. For the New Orleans Saints, the needs are plentiful. But there are three things the team should should prioritize. Whether because of need or the depth of talent at certain position groups, New Orleans cannot leave the selection process without these selections in hand.

Addressing The Trenches

To many, this should be the team’s top priority. And it goes for both sides of the ball. Adding to the offensive line, whether by selecting a depth player or a potential starter, would help to bolster the Saints’ too-often-injured offensive line. Going into the season with eight quality lineman has become a must for New Orleans.

Meanwhile, continuing to build the defensive line either at edge, on the interior or both is a sound practice. New Orleans will have some turnover within this unit going into 2026, so having young contributors ready to go would be wise.

Early offensive linemen like LSU’s Will Campbell and Ohio State’s Josh Simmons are names to watch that could force one of the Saints’ incumbent starting tackles inside, Georgia interior offensive linemen Tate Ratledge, Jared Wilson and Dylan Fairchild are all worth a roll of the dice in the mid-to-late rounds. ...

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