Fit Report · NFC South
New Orleans
Saints.
Priorities on the table and the names that fit best across all seven rounds of the 2027 Draft.
- 2027 Picks
- 9
- R1 pick
- #7
- Top need
- QB
- Division
- NFC South
Front office
Mickey Loomis
GM · since 2002
Cap manipulation legend. Trades up for veteran-ready talent.
Needs by priority
- 01QB★ top priority
- 02DT
- 03WR
- 04LB
Why
The quarterback group, led by Tyler Shough, lacks an established figure to command the offense. That need for talent is seen in other areas; the defensive line lost Bryan Bresee to injury, leaving a hole in the interior rotation. Additionally, a quality partner is needed for Chris Olave, and the linebacker group could use more quality depth.
The Draft Bomb analysis · updated 1d ago · confidence 84%
The decision-maker
Mickey LoomisGM of the New Orleans Saints · year 25
Cap manipulation legend. Trades up for veteran-ready talent.
How he drafts
- Favored positions
- OTEDGECB
- Style
- balanced
- Reach
- moderate
- Trade-ups
- active
Track record read
Loomis' Saints consistently prioritize trench play, investing heavily in the defensive and offensive lines in R1 and R2. They target high-caliber athletes at those positions, particularly interior defensive linemen and offensive tackles. While they occasionally draft small-school prospects with high upside (Penning, Turner), they also secure top-tier receivers like Olave, balancing BPA with positional need.
The board · Rounds 1–7
Three names per every pick.
Only the rounds where the team owns a pick (per Tankathon). A blend of need plus best value on the board.
First round
3 names
KJ Duff
Rutgers
WRPerfect X WR: his catch radius and redzone control are an instant patch. WR1 ceiling if he cleans up the release.
Dylan Stewart
South Carolina
DLBrings elite bend and the first step the DC craves at EDGE. Sky-high ceiling, but a gamble; the pass rush plan's still raw.
Arch Manning
Texas
QBHe fixes the QB leadership; pre-snap processing is elite, but his ceiling out of structure is the big question mark.
Second round
3 names
Duce Robinson
Florida State
WRBrings the vertical threat they desperately need. High ceiling, but patience with his route tree will be key.
Damon Wilson II
Miami
DLGives them the speed rush they lack off the edge. Ten-sack upside if he refines his hands, but today relies on burst and bend.
Drake Lindsey
Minnesota
QBSolid fit for their play-action, the pocket frame is there. But those heavy feet, a big bet on the back half of the board.
Third round
3 names
Tre Richardson
Vanderbilt
WRBrings that deep threat the Saints' playbook needs. High ceiling, but depends on him adding weight and strength without losing his pop.
Bear Alexander
Oregon
DLHe brings that disruptive interior rush the DL needs; if the sack tape doesn't impress, power and TFLs do: high-end rotational floor, ceiling if he learns to finish.
Jayden Maiava
USC
QBBrings that arm talent Carmichael's scheme needs. High ceiling guy, but decision-making needs refining.
Roster · Ourlads starters
Projected starting lineup
Quarterback
- QBTyler Shough#6
Backfield
- RBAlvin Kamara#41
Receivers
- LWRBarion Brown#19
- RWRChris Olave#12
- SWRDevaughn Vele#14
Tight end
- TEJuwan Johnson#83
Offensive line
- CErik McCoy#78
- LGDavid Edwards#76
- LTKelvin Banks Jr.#71
- RGCesar Ruiz#51
- RTTaliese Fuaga#75
Source: Ourlads · updated today
Five-year history
What the front office has drafted
2026
8 names
- R1#8J. TysonWR
- R2#42C. MillerDT
- R3#73O. DelpTE
- R4#132J. WrightIOL
- R4#136B. LanceWR
- R5#172L. Styles Jr.S
- R6#190B. BrownWR
- R7#219T. HallCB
2025
9 names
- R1#9K. BanksIOL
- R2#40T. ShoughQB
- R3#71V. BroughtonDT
- R3#93J. SankerS
- R4#112D. StutsmanLB
- R4#131Q. RileyCB
- R6#184D. NealRB
- R7#248M. MatavaoTE
- R7#254F. DiggsEDGE
2024
7 names
- R1#14T. FuagaIOL
- R2#41K. McKinstryCB
- R5#150S. RattlerQB
- R5#170B. MeansWR
- R5#175J. FordLB
- R6#199K. BoydDL
- R7#239J. EzirimOT
2023
7 names
- R1#29B. BreseeDT
- R2#40I. FoskeyDL
- R3#71K. MillerRB
- R4#103N. SaldiveriIOL
- R4#127J. HaenerQB
- R5#146J. HowdenCB
- R6#195A. PerryWR
2022
5 names
- R1#11C. OlaveWR
- R1#19T. PenningOT
- R2#49A. TaylorCB
- R5#161D. JacksonLB
- R6#194J. JacksonDT
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