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

BBarnes said
We would be borderline crazy to draft a RB at 9. Now, if we were one piece away for the next few years and it was RB, then by all means, go for it.

But, drafting Jeanty at 9 would make no sense with all the holes we have. Especially when we can get backs that likely will be as productive or close to it later on. If he was our target we could likely trade back a few spots and get him. Not many think he will go top 10. More like the 13-20 range.

So we're forgoing BPA to throw darts at perceived needs? That's rarely if ever a good draft strategy. Also, I think the perception that RBs aren't valued is more in the "draft expert"sphere than it is in the league. Bijan was going in the 20's until draft day. Similarly with Gibbs. Now those guys are cornerstones of their teams.