One position the Saints Shouldn’t Force in the 2026 NFL Draft

Every 2026 pick the New Orleans Saints own can be utilized on whichever prospect is the best available at that time. Need will undoubtably creep in, and at times, both factors will combine to make an obvious option in the selection. For example, one of the Saints' top needs is EDGE, and if Rueben Bain Jr.

is available at 8, it may not matter if they have safety Caleb Downs ranked higher, because Bain Jr. is the best available player who fits a major need. The Saints won't be forced to make any selections in this draft, but the need will still be considered.

When the first major positions, like EDGE and WR, are addressed, the second wave of needs will be in mind: RG, CB, DT, C, LB, and RB. If the Saints come away from the draft without adressing some of the positions in the second wave, that's fine, but getting most of them fixed would be great. 'Looking at that list again, RB is the one that can be taken off.

Last season, the running game was bad for many reasons, but instead of harping on the past, the Saints are focused on the future. Travis Etienne was signed to be the RB1 in New Orleans, and bringing in David Edwards as well will make the entire run game better next season. Still, RB2 is an interesting spot because Alvin Kamara's time in the NFL is nearing its end, and the rest of the group are unproven commodities.