Best Case Draft Scenario (Realistic) (1 Viewer)

[SaintChristoph]

So most likely we are picking at around the 10 spot depending on what happens the rest of the season. I would like that number to be a little higher as 7 or 8 look to be much better as the college prospects fall off a little after 8 in my opinion. I don't listen to scouts or look to hard at rankings because I believe the film speaks louder than potential.

As everyone knows Saints could use help everywhere and our Cap space in non-existent (thanks Loomis). Lets start at the DLine as this is a big area of need. Chase Young is most likely gone after the season, Cam Jordan (despite his recent play) is very long in the tooth, and our DT's give up way to many yards to RB's. I like Carl Granderson and Bryan Breese but we need to add to this line at some point. Many scouts have Abdul Carter or Mykel Williams as the #1 DE, but I like the build and tape of James Pierce Jr. He is ranked a little lower by most scouts, but put on the tape and you will see his disruption. He also plays the run much better than Carter or Williams. ( I like Williams over Carter for this reason as well.)

Mason Graham - He is a monster at 6'3" 318 pounds and moves very quick for his size. He uses power and speed to disrupt the line and consistently beats double teams. He plays all over the line but mostly at 3 Tech, which is where Bryan Breese plays. Honestly the Saints need a great NT more so than another great 3 Tech, but Mason Graham has too much potential to pass up. His pro comparison is Christian Wilkins. Breese and Graham would be absolute nightmares to stop on passing downs and Mason Graham plays the run better than Breese in my opinion.

Jalen Milroe - Carr will be the Saints QB in 2025 as his Cap Hit is 51M and his dead cap is 50M. The Saints are not going to cut him just to save 1M. However we could easily walk away from him in 2026 where his Cap Hit is 61.4M but his dead cap is "only" 28.6M. I don't believe that Haener nor Rattler is the future for the Saints and despite the scouts saying this isn't the best year for college QB's, I think there are 3 that could go in the top 7 picks. Sanders and Ward will most likely be gone by pick 2 or 3 (so I am not including them as targets for the Saints), but if Jalen Milroe enters the draft I think the Saints should think heavily about drafting him. We have all seen what this team looks like when Taysom Hill is in the game. A running QB changes the game completely (Jayden Daniels; Josh Allen; Lamar Jackson and even Mahomes to some extent) and the Saints could really thrive with this guy as their future. Jalen Milroe does need development but he is electric. Faster, Stronger and a better arm than Jalen Hurst. Sits behind Carr for 1 year and then is unleashed in the NFL.

Top 10 Prospect in no particular order:
Travis Hunter (CB;WR)
Shedeur Sanders (QB)
Cameron Ward (QB)
Abdul Carter (DE;OLB)
Will Campbell (T)
Tetairoa McMillan (WR)
Will Johnson (CB)
Mason Graham (DT)
Jalen Milroe (QB)
Kelvin Banks (T)

Prospects that are close to the Top 10: Ashton Jeanty (RB) ; Mykel Williams (DE) ; James Pierce Jr. (DE) ; Jalon Walker (LB)

I do think the best case scenario would be for the Saints to walk away with Jalen Milroe (even if they have to trade up a pick or two to get him) for both dual threat QB and CAP purposes, though I would be super happy with Mason Graham as well.

Thoughts?

 

[AARPSaint]

Despite the Davenport and Turner disasters, conventional thinking says draft DE before DT. I wonder, however, if a really great DT would improve the defense more in the case of the Saints. Carr for one more year, see what Rattler offers, and hope for a better QB class in 2026.

 

[Steve in Colorado]

So most likely we are picking at around the 10 spot depending on what happens the rest of the season. I would like that number to be a little higher as 7 or 8 look to be much better as the college prospects fall off a little after 8 in my opinion. I don't listen to scouts or look to hard at rankings because I believe the film speaks louder than potential.

As everyone knows Saints could use help everywhere and our Cap space in non-existent (thanks Loomis). Lets start at the DLine as this is a big area of need. Chase Young is most likely gone after the season, Cam Jordan (despite his recent play) is very long in the tooth, and our DT's give up way to many yards to RB's. I like Carl Granderson and Bryan Breese but we need to add to this line at some point. Many scouts have Abdul Carter or Mykel Williams as the #1 DE, but I like the build and tape of James Pierce Jr. He is ranked a little lower by most scouts, but put on the tape and you will see his disruption. He also plays the run much better than Carter or Williams. ( I like Williams over Carter for this reason as well.)

Mason Graham - He is a monster at 6'3" 318 pounds and moves very quick for his size. He uses power and speed to disrupt the line and consistently beats double teams. He plays all over the line but mostly at 3 Tech, which is where Bryan Breese plays. Honestly the Saints need a great NT more so than another great 3 Tech, but Mason Graham has too much potential to pass up. His pro comparison is Christian Wilkins. Breese and Graham would be absolute nightmares to stop on passing downs and Mason Graham plays the run better than Breese in my opinion.

Jalen Milroe - Carr will be the Saints QB in 2025 as his Cap Hit is 51M and his dead cap is 50M. The Saints are not going to cut him just to save 1M. However we could easily walk away from him in 2026 where his Cap Hit is 61.4M but his dead cap is "only" 28.6M. I don't believe that Haener nor Rattler is the future for the Saints and despite the scouts saying this isn't the best year for college QB's, I think there are 3 that could go in the top 7 picks. Sanders and Ward will most likely be gone by pick 2 or 3 (so I am not including them as targets for the Saints), but if Jalen Milroe enters the draft I think the Saints should think heavily about drafting him. We have all seen what this team looks like when Taysom Hill is in the game. A running QB changes the game completely (Jayden Daniels; Josh Allen; Lamar Jackson and even Mahomes to some extent) and the Saints could really thrive with this guy as their future. Jalen Milroe does need development but he is electric. Faster, Stronger and a better arm than Jalen Hurst. Sits behind Carr for 1 year and then is unleashed in the NFL.

Top 10 Prospect in no particular order:
Travis Hunter (CB;WR)
Shedeur Sanders (QB)
Cameron Ward (QB)
Abdul Carter (DE;OLB)
Will Campbell (T)
Tetairoa McMillan (WR)
Will Johnson (CB)
Mason Graham (DT)
Jalen Milroe (QB)
Kelvin Banks (T)

Prospects that are close to the Top 10: Ashton Jeanty (RB) ; Mykel Williams (DE) ; James Pierce Jr. (DE) ; Jalon Walker (LB)

I do think the best case scenario would be for the Saints to walk away with Jalen Milroe (even if they have to trade up a pick or two to get him) for both dual threat QB and CAP purposes, though I would be super happy with Mason Graham as well.

Thoughts?

I agree with you on several of these prospects, but it's a big NO from me on Milroe. At this stage, he is not an NFL QB. I hope he returns to Alabama for more growth as a passer.

I put Jeanty at 10 as he appears to be a generational talent at RB.

 

[Super]

you always hope they are what you think they are, but sometimes the can’t misses, miss

 

[saintmike23]

Absolutely no on Milroe.

Yes, on Mason Graham if he’s there or we trade up.

I’m not sold on those edge rushers as top 10 picks. I’d rather take an OT and move him or Fuaga to guard.

Trading down into the teens is also something that I would like to see and it almost happened in 2024 so it is possible.

If Drew Allar declares, and he should because this QB class is weak, he will shoot up the board and be considered a first rounder and we should take him.

With the tenth pick in the 2025 NFL Draft the New Orleans Saints select Drew Allar quarterback Penn State!

 

[3ParStillDriver]

We need to look long and hard at Deone Walker from Kentucky. That guy (very nearly) single handedly carried the Kentucky defense by how dominate he was on the Dline. He was backed up by a middle Linebacker named Jamon Dumas-Johnson who reminds me of Democo Ryans. In truth, if it were 2005, Jamon Dumas-Johnson would be looked at in Day 2 of the draft. But the NFL has changed and Linebackers that can't really cover the pass well drop big. But the entire defensive success started with Deone Walker dominating the trenches. Put on the Georgia vs Kentucky game and you'll see exactly how dominate he is. Keep in mind, Ratledge and Fairchild (both of Georgia's guards) are slated for day 1 and 2 picks. Same with their Center Wilson. And Walker man-handled em.

Another unknown is Yahya Black. The DT from Iowa. Iowa is a lesser watched college, but their defense is always sturdy. Again, it starts with their NT. Iowa has produced some quality defensive players in the NFL, and their coaches who have been there for something like 2 decades say Black has the most violent hands they've ever seen.

I don't think Black is a better option then Walker. In fact it will be night and day because Walker can rush the passer well, but is pretty good against the run. I would think of Black as a Day 3 fall back option if the draft doesn't work out in a way where you can get Walker.

A couple more really good options would be TJ Sanders South Carolina and Norman-Lott from Tennessee.

This draft seems super deep in NT talent compared to any other NFL draft that I can remember.

 

[saintmike23]

Absolutely no on Milroe.

Yes, on Mason Graham if he’s there or we trade up.

I’m not sold on those edge rushers as top 10 picks. I’d rather take an OT and move him or Fuaga to guard.

Trading down into the teens is also something that I would like to see and it almost happened in 2024 so it is possible.

If Drew Allar declares, and he should because this QB class is weak, he will shoot up the board and be considered a first rounder and we should take him.

With the tenth pick in the 2025 NFL Draft the New Orleans Saints select Drew Allar quarterback Penn State!

Drew Allar announced that he’s returning to Penn State. Sad news.

 

[AARPSaint]

Drew Allar announced that he’s returning to Penn State. Sad news.

Next year? 2026 is when I’m hoping the Saints draft a QB in the higher rounds.

 

[saintmike23]

Mason Graham is going top 7. We won’t be able to pick him.

I’m now on the Jeanty train. And i don’t agree with taking running backs in the first round, but I want an impact player and he’s the closest I’ve seen to Barry Sanders.

I don’t want any lame DE who won’t get sacks.

Jeanty

 

[3ParStillDriver]

Mason Graham is going top 7. We won’t be able to pick him.

I’m now on the Jeanty train. And i don’t agree with taking running backs in the first round, but I want an impact player and he’s the closest I’ve seen to Barry Sanders.

I don’t want any lame DE who won’t get sacks.

Jeanty

I could definitely go for this, especially with Kamara approaching age 30 (will be next season) and Miller so far proving he can't stay healthy.

But we would need to do a double dip of sorts and get at least 1 good guard as well to really make his talent shine.

 

[Dean in L.A.]

I'd be looking at DE but whatever we do we need a leader, Payton has put his stamp on the Broncos very quickly. We need that type of leadership and then go from there. Currently there is a lack of leadership at the top and I don't mean get rid of Loomis or that I don't like Rizzi; but, we need that Payton type head coach who knows what he needs to build a team and then he can work with the GM to build it.

 

[SaintChristoph]

Problem with waiting until 2026 for your QB is that with a healthy Carr, we may not be drafting until 18 to 20 or so. Also we have to start the 2026 rookie QB that year because I don't believe Carr plays after next year. This is the year with our draft position to draft a QB as we are already at #10. If that means we trade some picks to get Ward instead of Milroe then do that, but next year we are going to be drafting in the late teens most likely.

 

[OzzieSaint]

I think with QB's always going early and teams reaching for T to protect their franchise QB, I believe one of these will fall to 10.
Abdul Carter (DE;OLB)
Tetairoa McMillan (WR)
Will Johnson (CB)
Mason Graham (DT)

Would be happy with wither one, if not then BPA whatever that is... Malaki Starks, Ashton Jeanty, James Pearce or Luther Burden

 

[Pkessling]

So most likely we are picking at around the 10 spot depending on what happens the rest of the season. I would like that number to be a little higher as 7 or 8 look to be much better as the college prospects fall off a little after 8 in my opinion. I don't listen to scouts or look to hard at rankings because I believe the film speaks louder than potential.

As everyone knows Saints could use help everywhere and our Cap space in non-existent (thanks Loomis). Lets start at the DLine as this is a big area of need. Chase Young is most likely gone after the season, Cam Jordan (despite his recent play) is very long in the tooth, and our DT's give up way to many yards to RB's. I like Carl Granderson and Bryan Breese but we need to add to this line at some point. Many scouts have Abdul Carter or Mykel Williams as the #1 DE, but I like the build and tape of James Pierce Jr. He is ranked a little lower by most scouts, but put on the tape and you will see his disruption. He also plays the run much better than Carter or Williams. ( I like Williams over Carter for this reason as well.)

Mason Graham - He is a monster at 6'3" 318 pounds and moves very quick for his size. He uses power and speed to disrupt the line and consistently beats double teams. He plays all over the line but mostly at 3 Tech, which is where Bryan Breese plays. Honestly the Saints need a great NT more so than another great 3 Tech, but Mason Graham has too much potential to pass up. His pro comparison is Christian Wilkins. Breese and Graham would be absolute nightmares to stop on passing downs and Mason Graham plays the run better than Breese in my opinion.

Jalen Milroe - Carr will be the Saints QB in 2025 as his Cap Hit is 51M and his dead cap is 50M. The Saints are not going to cut him just to save 1M. However we could easily walk away from him in 2026 where his Cap Hit is 61.4M but his dead cap is "only" 28.6M. I don't believe that Haener nor Rattler is the future for the Saints and despite the scouts saying this isn't the best year for college QB's, I think there are 3 that could go in the top 7 picks. Sanders and Ward will most likely be gone by pick 2 or 3 (so I am not including them as targets for the Saints), but if Jalen Milroe enters the draft I think the Saints should think heavily about drafting him. We have all seen what this team looks like when Taysom Hill is in the game. A running QB changes the game completely (Jayden Daniels; Josh Allen; Lamar Jackson and even Mahomes to some extent) and the Saints could really thrive with this guy as their future. Jalen Milroe does need development but he is electric. Faster, Stronger and a better arm than Jalen Hurst. Sits behind Carr for 1 year and then is unleashed in the NFL.

Top 10 Prospect in no particular order:
Travis Hunter (CB;WR)
Shedeur Sanders (QB)
Cameron Ward (QB)
Abdul Carter (DE;OLB)
Will Campbell (T)
Tetairoa McMillan (WR)
Will Johnson (CB)
Mason Graham (DT)
Jalen Milroe (QB)
Kelvin Banks (T)

Prospects that are close to the Top 10: Ashton Jeanty (RB) ; Mykel Williams (DE) ; James Pierce Jr. (DE) ; Jalon Walker (LB)

I do think the best case scenario would be for the Saints to walk away with Jalen Milroe (even if they have to trade up a pick or two to get him) for both dual threat QB and CAP purposes, though I would be super happy with Mason Graham as well.

Thoughts?

No thanks on Jalen Milroe

 

[Pkessling]

Absolutely no on Milroe.

Yes, on Mason Graham if he’s there or we trade up.

I’m not sold on those edge rushers as top 10 picks. I’d rather take an OT and move him or Fuaga to guard.

Trading down into the teens is also something that I would like to see and it almost happened in 2024 so it is possible.

If Drew Allar declares, and he should because this QB class is weak, he will shoot up the board and be considered a first rounder and we should take him.

With the tenth pick in the 2025 NFL Draft the New Orleans Saints select Drew Allar quarterback Penn State!

He already announced his return to Penn State