Saints' Fans Should Keep Their Eyes on Colin Simmons
The Saints should pay attention to Colin Simmons throughout the college football season.
The New Orleans Saints had an efficient offseason, addressing a majority of their biggest needs through the NFL Draft and free agency. However, one remains: edge rusher. It’s unlikely they add another before the year, which means it could be an issue heading into next offseason.
It’s still early, but the Saints should keep an eye on Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons as a potential answer in the 2027 NFL Draft. Obviously, it’s way too soon to begin naming prospects as a perfect fit for the Saints. Things can, and will, change wildly throughout the season.
But the team can keep an eye on the player. Film from 2025 is still valuable information that could impact their strategy next year. This isn’t a declaration on the player, but rather saying fans should pay attention to Simmons.
The Saints' need at edge rusher is magnified by the uncertainty behind Cameron Jordan’s future. The veteran still hasn’t signed a contract, although one’s on the table. He’s coming off a bounce-back season, with 10.