With the 9th Pick in the 2025 draft, who should the Saints select? (merged) (5 Viewers)

[TruSaint]

He's complete player---to the house speed, durability, lateral quickness, vision, tackle breaker---- comparison is Emmitt Smith---would you pass on him? Take him at 10 is available.

He's Emmitt, if Emmitt had speed. He's going to be a great one. We could build a new identity around him. Upgrade our guards, play ground and pound.

 

[Snakehead]

He's Emmitt, if Emmitt had speed. He's going to be a great one. We could build a new identity around him. Upgrade our guards, play ground and pound.

This all day. It's why we need to hire Vrabel. Vrabel would build the team and culture to embody this identity. We'd also go back to a 3-4 and hopefully recreate a modern day Dome Patrol.

 

[MatthewV]

I always roll my eyes at the "you can always get a good RB later" talk, though the Saints have struck out since Kamara (and he was still only the 67th pick). Deuce was 23rd pick.

I don't think the question is whether you can find a "good" RB -- it's do you take a potential all-pro RB.

And the answer to me is, if he's the best player and he's as exciting AJ, of course you do.

 

[WhoDatPhan78]

yes we need better 0-linemen.,but it reminds me of what the late Hokie Gajan once said. He said during my time
as a scout I learned one thing. Bad teams draft for need. The best teams take BPA regardless of position. We should
follow his advice. If the BPA on your board is a TE,FS,WR,CB etc etc. you take him.

We are a bad team.

 

[LUX]

I know everyone thinks Jeanty is a generational player, and while he is an intriguing prospect, He hasn't ever really played anyone. The only good defense he played (Penn State) held him to under 4 yards per carry. Not overwhelming. He has great vision and burst, but doesn't really have that 5th gear to pull away. I'd change my position on him if he runs a sub 4.5 at the draft, but he's not gonna outrun NFL DBs like he does Mountain West DBs. I think other running back prospects like Omarion Hampton, Kaleb Johnson, and Quinshon Judkins are all as equally likely to be legitimate capable feature backs in the NFL. If I could have any of the above, AND an additional draft pick in the mid 20s to get an elite TE like Loveland or Warren, I'd take that over just Jeanty ALL DAY.

Kamara didn't post great numbers with Tennessee either. Matter of fact, I believe he was under 1000 yards rushing in both his seasons with Tennessee. Kamara did have the drive to keep pushing to be better. One thing that I liked about him, but I think at that time, CSP was looking for a replacement for Cadet? I don't remember, but Mark Ingram was also our star RB.

Not to say Jeanty will be good or bad, but I wouldn't dislike the pick if that's what the front office chooses. I still think o-line and defensive front should be a higger priority.

 

[sammymvpknight]

There’s no tight end worth the 10th pick

Warren is going to be a stud. He’s not Bowers, but he’s a monster. You probably could do worse

 

[LUX]

I would also say that before any defensive player comes on board, the Saints have to figure out the coach and what type of defense they want to run before drafting a bunch of players on defense.

 

[sammymvpknight]

I think Jeanty is fast enough to be a very good RB. Probably not the homerun hitter he is in college, but still plenty good enough speed. I question is agility and whether he's a volume back that needs a lot of carries to get going. I also have concerns about the number of carries he had this year and if it will take a toll on him long term. And two fumbles in a game the first time he played a real defense also concerns me. But, that can likely be fixed.

I still think he's a first round pick, but I'm not a fan of taking him at #10 unless the trade offers aren't the right value and there isn't a better player available at the pick.

I agree with you that Warren, an extra 3rd, and a RB like Judkins would be better value IMO.

I think Warren is going higher than where he currently goes in mocks. If you don’t get him at 10 I’m not sure you get him.

 

[IlovemySaints]

Gotta protect the man under center a bit better than we do to make that scenario a reality. Reason why I keep saying trenches early and often, both sides of the ball.

We’ve tried that route and have been pretty unsuccessful

 

[sammymvpknight]

Jeanty is the best RB prospect since Saquon, if Graham, Tet, Carter are gone at 10, i'd take him.

I love Jeanty but I think Bijan was a little stronger…better size, receiving ability, blocking, and strength of schedule. He literally hit every box. Not quite as twitchy as Barkley but otherwise just as good of a prospect. I’d have Jeany alongside Gibbs, and a little ahead of Hall.

 

[IlovemySaints]

He's Emmitt, if Emmitt had speed. He's going to be a great one. We could build a new identity around him. Upgrade our guards, play ground and pound.

Then we don’t have to worry as much about hoopty (Carr) breaking down

 

[IlovemySaints]

I love Jeanty but I think Bijan was a little stronger…better size, receiving ability, blocking, and strength of schedule. He literally hit every box. Not quite as twitchy as Barkley but otherwise just as good of a prospect. I’d have Jeany alongside Gibbs, and a little ahead of Hall.

I think jeanty stronger lol I think the saints go that direction

 

[tyler735]

I think jeanty stronger lol I think the saints go that direction

Agreed. Bijan may have had a little advantage with his lateral movement (not that Jeanty is a slouch either in that regard), but Jeanty is faster, runs with more power, and has better contact balance than Bijan Robinson did.

 

[baarbogast]

I think Warren is going higher than where he currently goes in mocks. If you don’t get him at 10 I’m not sure you get him.

I would like any 2 of Fannin-BGSU, Loveland-Mich, Helm-Texas, or Velling of Mich St. I would prefer trade back and take Grant-Dt-Mich in the 13-16 range, if we took Warren I would understand the selection.

 

[Saints 4 life]

Mason Graham PLEASE