Why Saints cannot lose with eighth overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft
This draft slot doesn't get much better than this for the Saints.
Why Saints cannot lose with eighth overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New Orleans Saints finished last in the NFC South with a 6-11 record.
After such a season, their 2026 NFL Draft pick comes in at eighth overall. This draft slot, picking behind the Las Vegas Raiders , New York Jets , Arizona Cardinals , Tennessee Titans , New York Giants , Cleveland Browns , and the Washington Commanders , the Saints' draft slot is in a fantastic spot. There are three reasons why this spot is a good one for the Saints, all of which connect to reveal why this draft slot is so good for the Saints.
These three reasons revolve around their needs, the players worth taking at that pick, and the needs of teams picking 1-7. Saints in fantastic spot with eighth overall pick First, according to ESPN's Katherine Terrell , the Saints' "Biggest remaining roster holes" are wide receiver or defensive end. With those two needs in mind, five players could all realistically be available for the Saints with the eighth overall pick.
At wide receiver, Ohio State's Carnell Tate, Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson, and USC's Makai Lemon are all possibly going to make it to eighth overall. At DE, Texas Tech's David Bailey, and Miami's Ruben Bain Jr. could make it to the Saints draft pick.