Top Ten Predictions: Saints' Mock Draft Classifies Stars
We surveyed a dozen post-free agency 2026 mock drafts, and the Saints picked wide receivers in half of them. Here's a look at developing trends.
How did the opening wave of free agency shake up everyone's predictions for the 2026 NFL Draft? Few teams made as many big moves as the New Orleans Saints , who addressed their top needs by signing running back Travis Etienne Jr. and left guard David Edwards, as well as linebacker Kaden Elliss and tight end Noah Fant -- plus punter Ryan Wright.
That influx of proven veteran talent drastically changed expectations for how the Saints could move in the upcoming draft. Instead of targeting someone like Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love or Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with the eighth overall pick, now the Saints are positioned to take the best player available. And who could that be?
Here's a look at who the Saints took in twelve recent mock drafts published by different outlets in the wake of free agency. We've recapped them at the bottom after picking up on some notable trends. USA TODAY : CB Mansoor Delane, LSU With a huge need at the position following the departure of Alontae Taylor, the Saints could solve it by bringing in a guy who's right up the road.
Almost certainly the premier corner available this year, the 6-foot, 187-pound All-America has lockdown ability and might even be able to eat up some of Taylor's snaps in the slot – though Delane was rarely used there at Virginia Tech and LSU. CBS Sports : WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State New Orleans is the latest team to use premium resources to support a young quarterback. It signed Travis Etienne Jr.
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