Mel Kiper Jr. gives Saints' 2026 NFL Draft class a 'B' despite one mistake
It was a solid haul for the Saints despite one need not being addressed.
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The 2026 NFL Draft is over, and the New Orleans Saints , in the first year of treating Tyler Shough as a franchise quarterback is now complete. With the plan to maximize the talent around Shough, it came as no surprise when the Saints took Jordyn Tyson at No. 8 overall.
It was a good pick and was followed by a few other quality offensive upgrades. However, according to ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. , the Saints made one mistake, despite still receiving a "B" grade for their overall haul.
The Saints' one mistake? A lack of an edge rusher pick despite a clear need. Saints made just one mistake amid 'B' graded NFL Draft "New Orleans Saints: B," Kiper writes.