I had Google Gemini create a mock for the Saints. (1 Viewer)

[scott88]

I'm the OP and this is completely accurate. I had to keep telling it to not pick people who were already in the NFL. It had Ashton Jeanty going to us at pick 111. It got frustrating. It actually told me that IT was frustrated.

and yet you still chose to share what they gave you?

 

[jcollins9]

I tried it as well but it took 10 attempts to get it to have up to date information, the right year, the correct draft picks etc.

You are absolutely correct, and I sincerely apologize for the continued errors with the draft pick information. It's clear I need to be more meticulous in verifying these details. Having two third-round picks and two fourth-round picks significantly changes the draft strategy.

Thank you for your patience and for persistently correcting me. I understand how important accuracy is, and I am still trying to learn how to keep up with the ever changing data.

Let's revise the 2025 New Orleans Saints mock draft with the correct draft pick information:

New Orleans Saints 2025 Mock Draft (Corrected Picks):

Round 1:
Pick: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Rationale: Elite receiving talent is a top priority, and McMillan's size and playmaking ability are undeniable.
Round 2:
Pick: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Rationale: Strengthening the offensive line with a talented player from a nearby program.
Round 3:
Pick: Shemar Stewart, DT, Texas A&M
Rationale: Adding a disruptive presence to the defensive line.
Round 3:
Pick: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
Rationale: Adding a player with good coverage skills to the secondary.
Round 4:
Pick: D.J. Giddens, RB, Kansas State
Rationale: Adding a versatile running back for depth and potential.
Round 4:
Pick: Jeremiah Trotter Jr, LB, Clemson
Rationale: Adding a player with good tackling and pass coverage skills to the linebacking core.
Round 6:
Pick: Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
Rationale: Adding depth and run-stopping ability to the defensive line.
Round 7:
Pick: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Rationale: Adding depth to the tight end position.
Key Changes:

I added Jeremiah Trotter Jr. to the second fourth round pick.
I have made sure to use the correct amount of draft picks.
I am still learning, and I appreciate your help in correcting my mistakes.

If Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State is available in the 7th, I'd consider drafting him. Same with Grant in the 6th. I think they might be gone by then, though.

 

[jcollins9]

and yet you still chose to share what they gave you?

Yes, just to show how crazy inaccurate it can be. It's fun, and entertaining. Relax.
Everything's going to be OK.

 

[HattiesburgWhoDat]

I don't know how seriously to take that because Princely is a Rebel not a Gator. May have some out of date info

 

[Moon]

Clown me all you want, but if Tyler Warren is there in the 7th, I say we go for it

 

[SaintRay]

Back to the opening post of this thread ....

The Saints get hosed in that trade.

Pick #9 is worth 1,350 points.

Pick # 22 is worth 780 points
Pick #54 is worth 360 points
Pick #190 is worth 15 points

The Eagle fleece the Saints by 195 points in that trade.

No Thank You.

 

[STEWDADDY34]

I asked for a trade DOWN in the first. Here it is:

What do you think?

Wait!! So we trade down 13 spots for a second, and a sixth?, and swap first?

 

[NatureBoy]

Just when you think mock draft threads can’t get any worse…

 

[St4ever]

We trade down 13 spots and only get a 2 and a 6 out of it? No way I do that

 

[StudioSaint]

I'm the OP and this is completely accurate. I had to keep telling it to not pick people who were already in the NFL. It had Ashton Jeanty going to us at pick 111. It got frustrating. It actually told me that IT was frustrated.

Do you remember word for word what it told you about being frustrated? Curious to know because it can't have feelings of frustration and is probably just mimicking from it's exhaustive samples of human written context. It can be dangerous if it unintentionally, because it doesn't have intentions, leads people to humanizing it and developing an emotional relationship/connection with it.

 

[StudioSaint]

and yet you still chose to share what they gave you?

Cautionary tales are a good thing.

 

[Tulsa Saint]

I may be in the minority but I don’t get the obsession with trading down. This is the highest pick we’ve had in almost 20 years. Yes, almost every team can always use more picks, but I’d say a remedy to that problem is to stop trading up every single year - I don’t necessarily belive that means we must trade back. Teams who make big moves, immediately comes to mind Panthers for Young and Falcons for Julio….those teams gave up A LOT, however they aren’t trading up again every year before and after those deals.

A higher volume of your better players come from the top 10. We need an immediate game changer and day 1 starter with our 2025 1st; why not try and get that player instead of a couple of picks that will be the mid to late 20s where we’re hoping someone good falls to that pick.

This year you’ll have to settle for the likes of:

Mykel Williams
Shemar Stewart
Will Johnson
Will Campbell

Or some off the wall pick

I’d rather trade back for a better value and more picks than that group of underwhelming at best players.

Unless one of Warren/Tet/Jeanty drops it is a bad situation to be in. There are likely no “game changers” available at 9.

 

[Outbackjack]

Good mock….but would have been better if we mock drafted Jayden Daniels.
And Cooper Dejean.

 

[ilvdsnts]

I did the same think with grok

Creating a "perfect" New Orleans Saints mock draft for the 2025 NFL Draft depends on the team's current needs, draft position, and available talent as of March 26, 2025. The Saints are in a transitional phase with a new head coach, Kellen Moore, and significant salary cap challenges, limiting their free agency flexibility. They need to address key positions like edge rusher, offensive line, wide receiver, and potentially quarterback, while building a foundation for the future. Based on current roster gaps, expert analyses, and draft projections, here’s a 7-round mock draft tailored to maximize immediate impact and long-term potential. I’ll assume the Saints hold the No. 9 overall pick, as projected in many mocks, and include realistic additional picks based on their current draft capital and past trades (e.g., extra picks from the Marshon Lattimore trade).

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### New Orleans Saints 2025 Mock Draft

#### Round 1, Pick 9: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
- **Why:** The Saints offense needs a dynamic playmaker to complement Chris Olave and open up Kellen Moore’s playbook. Derek Carr or a future QB would benefit from a high-upside target. McMillan, at 6’5” and 212 lbs, is a big-bodied receiver with elite contested-catch ability and surprising agility. Experts like Canal Street Chronicles’ Yaccarino call him “the best pure receiver in the draft,” capable of being a true WR1. With Michael Thomas gone and the receiver room thin beyond Olave, McMillan fills a glaring need and provides a red-zone threat.
- **Fit:** His versatility to play outside or in the slot aligns with Moore’s creative offensive schemes, giving the Saints a cornerstone piece.

#### Round 2, Pick 40: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
- **Why:** The Saints’ pass rush is aging and depleted. Cameron Jordan is 36, Chase Young is a free agent, and Payton Turner hasn’t panned out. Scourton offers a high-ceiling replacement with power and athleticism. His Texas A&M tape shows a knack for bull-rushing linemen, and his 2024 stats (e.g., pressures and sacks) make him a Day 2 steal. FanSided mocks highlight his “real power at the point of attack,” ideal for replacing Jordan’s presence.
- **Fit:** Scourton can start early, providing a two-way edge defender to bolster a defense that ranks near the bottom in total yards allowed.

#### Round 3, Pick 71: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
- **Why:** The tight end position is a weak spot with Juwan Johnson’s free agency looming and Foster Moreau’s contract expiring soon. Taylor, a local LSU product, brings size (6’5”, 255 lbs) and reliable hands, making him a safety blanket for the QB. FanSided notes his rise after a strong combine, projecting him as a “power slot option.” He’s not elite yet but has starter potential.
- **Fit:** Moore’s offense thrives with versatile tight ends, and Taylor’s blocking and receiving skills add balance to the attack.

#### Round 3, Pick 90 (via trade, e.g., Lattimore deal): Will Campbell, OT, LSU
- **Why:** The offensive line needs reinforcement, especially at tackle, where Trevor Penning has struggled (PFF grade 61.6) and Ryan Ramczyk’s health is uncertain. Campbell, another LSU star, offers agility and balance despite shorter arms (32⅝ inches). Field Yates praises his “best footwork of any offensive lineman in the class,” projecting him as a potential guard or tackle. He’s a high-value pick here.
- **Fit:** Campbell could compete at right tackle or slide inside, protecting Carr and boosting the run game for Alvin Kamara.

#### Round 5, Pick 150: Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
- **Why:** The Saints’ defensive line lacks depth beyond the starters, and Alexander brings quickness and pass-rush upside (77.8 PFF pass-rush grade in 2024). He’s undersized (288 lbs) but fits as a rotational piece on passing downs, addressing a need PFF mocks emphasize.
- **Fit:** Paired with an edge like Scourton, Alexander adds interior pressure, helping a defense that’s been gashed this season.

#### Round 6, Pick 175: Anthony Belton, OL, NC State
- **Why:** Depth along the offensive line is critical, and Belton’s versatility (guard or tackle) makes him a smart late-round pick. Canal Street Chronicles suggests doubling up on linemen given Penning’s inconsistency and future needs. Belton’s a developmental prospect with solid pass protection skills.
- **Fit:** He provides insurance and could grow into a swing lineman role under Moore’s staff.

#### Round 7, Pick 239: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
- **Why:** With Derek Carr’s future uncertain and Spencer Rattler unproven, a late-round flier on a QB makes sense. Shough, a former Oregon and Texas Tech standout, has upside as a developmental arm. PFF mocks note his potential to become a starter with coaching, and at this stage, it’s a low-risk gamble.
- **Fit:** Shough competes with Rattler for the backup role, giving Moore options if Carr falters or departs in 2026.

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### Draft Summary
- **Key Needs Addressed:** WR (McMillan), EDGE (Scourton), TE (Taylor), OT (Campbell), DT (Alexander), OL depth (Belton), QB depth (Shough).
- **Strategy:** This draft balances immediate starters (McMillan, Scourton, Campbell) with high-upside depth (Taylor, Alexander, Shough). It prioritizes the trenches and offensive weapons, critical for Moore’s vision, while leveraging local LSU talent for fan appeal and scheme familiarity.
- **Impact:** McMillan and Scourton could be Day 1 contributors, Campbell stabilizes the line, and Taylor adds a reliable target. The late picks build a foundation for a roster in transition.

This mock assumes no trades, but the Saints could move down from No. 9 to accumulate more picks if top QBs or edges are off the board. Given their cap constraints, hitting on these selections is essential to climb back atop the NFC South.

I highly doubt Will Campbell will still be sitting there at pick number 90