Tyler Shough was selected with the No. 40 pick to the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday night. Shough's dog, however, stole the show on the live broadcast.
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2025 NFL Draft: Saints select Louisville QB Tyler Shough with pick No. 40; third QB taken
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New head coach Kellen Moore has his quarterback.
The New Orleans Saints drafted Louisville signal-caller Tyler Shough with the 40th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday night.
The Saints had a glaring need under center with Derek Carr's uncertain shoulder injury threatening his season. Shough joins 2024 fourth-round pick Spencer Rattler, 2023 third-rounder Jake Haener, and veteran Ben DiNucci in the QB room.
New Orleans has cycled through quarterback since Drew Brees retired following the 2020 season. Eight players have started games for the Saints since 2021. Now Shough has a shot to walk in as the Day 1 starter.
There are questions about his age and injury history, but Shough has the traits to be a productive passer in Moore's system.
Turning 26 years old in September, Shough is among the older QB prospects in this class, having graduated from high school in 2018. His winding path led him from Oregon (where he was once Justin Herbert's backup) to Texas Tech and finally Louisville, with injuries derailing his career more than once. ...
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Saints select QB Tyler Shough at No. 40 in the 2025 NFL Draft
With the 40th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints have selected Louisville QB Tyler Shough.
Head coach Kellen Moore knew who he wanted and patiently waited to get his quarterback as Shough becomes the highest QB drafted by the Saints since Archie Manning in 1970.
The 6’5”, 225 lb. Chandler, AZ native completed a college career spanning Oregon, Texas Tech, and Louisville. A former four-star recruit, Shough earned Honorable Mention All-ACC honors in 2024 while being named one of three national Comeback Players of the Year after leading Louisville to an 8-4 record as a...
Continue reading...Head coach Kellen Moore knew who he wanted and patiently waited to get his quarterback as Shough becomes the highest QB drafted by the Saints since Archie Manning in 1970.
The 6’5”, 225 lb. Chandler, AZ native completed a college career spanning Oregon, Texas Tech, and Louisville. A former four-star recruit, Shough earned Honorable Mention All-ACC honors in 2024 while being named one of three national Comeback Players of the Year after leading Louisville to an 8-4 record as a...
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The Saints bypassed Sanders for the second time in as many nights Friday, selecting Louisville's Tyler Shough with the 40th pick in the NFL draft.
Continue reading...The Saints have their answer to their quarterback question in Louisville's Tyler Shough.
When news broke in early April that Derek Carr's 2025 season may be in jeopardy because of an injury to his shoulder, the New Orleans Saints suddenly became a destination for quarterback draft prospects.
Continue reading...Saints select Louisville QB Tyler Shough in 2nd Round of NFL Draft
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints selected Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough with No. 40 overall pick in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday.
Shough, 25, is one of the oldest players in this year's draft. He's began his college career in 2018, spending three years at Oregon, three years at Texas Tech, and finishing at Louisville.
He finished with a career high of 3,195 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions.
Shough will now get the chance to compete for the Saints starting QB job with Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener.
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Continue reading...Shough, 25, is one of the oldest players in this year's draft. He's began his college career in 2018, spending three years at Oregon, three years at Texas Tech, and finishing at Louisville.
He finished with a career high of 3,195 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions.
Shough will now get the chance to compete for the Saints starting QB job with Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener.
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With the second round allowing teams 7 minutes per pick and the third round allowing 5 minutes per pick, we can estimate that that Saints will make their selections around the following times:
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