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

I don't think the weight is as big of a factor as it used to be int he past. If he's 6'6 265-270 perfect, you'll feel better about him against the run, but even if he's only 245, it doesn't matter. 60% of snaps come in Nickel, he'll be flexed, or running a route most times anway. Rememeber years back, the Giants weren't sure what to do w/ Evan Engram. They drafted him back in 2017. The NFL hadn't shifted to what it is now, currently and so he was seen as an undersized weapon.

He spent all 5 years w/ the Giants but had his 1st and 2nd best season on his 2nd team in Jacksonville. Where their offense was more inovative and required him to play inline less.
You talking about Pearce the DE/OLB from Tennesse?