Saints face tough challenge as 2027 draft class ranks poorly
The Saints have been too active in free agency to receive compensatory picks in the 2027 draft, but it's worth it to have added proven talent.
We know how many picks the New Orleans Saints own in the 2026 NFL Draft, but what about 2027? The team at Over The Cap has done a great job working out the compensatory draft picks formula used by the NFL to award extra picks to teams that lose more qualifying free agents than they sign. With just six picks in the 2027 draft, some fans would like to see the Saints consider comp picks when making their free agency decisions.
But you could argue having guys like Travis Etienne Jr. and David Edwards upgrading the offense is more valuable than a couple of extra seventh-round picks in next year's draft. Either way, where does New Orleans stand?
On its face, you'd think the Saints have lost as many players as they have gained. And you'd be right. Purely from a numbers perspective, they're even: Lost: Alontae Taylor ($19.
33 million per year) Lost: Demario Davis ($11 million per year) Lost: Foster Moreau ($3. 15 million per year) Lost: Luke Fortner ($2. 75 million per year) Lost: Jack Stoll ($1.