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CBS Sports mocks Saints to land superstar Notre Dame CB in 2027 draft
TL;DR
CBS Sports projects the New Orleans Saints to select Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore with the 8th pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. The Saints are addressing their cornerback needs after losing Alontae Taylor in free agency.
Key points
- Saints projected to draft Leonard Moore at No. 8 in 2027
- Cornerback position remains a need for the Saints
- Alontae Taylor lost to free agency
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As the 2026 NFL Draft approached, the New Orleans Saints were rumored to be in on several positions of need, including wide receiver, cornerback, and pass rusher. General manager Mickey Loomis and the Saints' front office ultimately landed a target at one of those positions in Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, but would that have been different had the Kansas City Chiefs not traded up to pick No. 6 to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane?
Fast forward to early projections for the 2027 draft, and the Saints' cornerback need remains. They lost Alontae Taylor in free agency this past free agency and are set to roll out young defensive backs like Quincy Riley and Kool-Aid McKinstry in 2026. But what will they do to address that need in the coming year(s)?
The Saints landed Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore at pick No. 8 in CBS Sports' latest 2027 NFL mock draft, finding a standout defensive back who is widely considered a lockdown threat. Next year's draft class figures to be top-heavy with quarterbacks, and depending on how the Saints' season pans out, a chance at an elite defensive player like Moore isn't impossible.
"Leonard Moore is one of the best 2027 prospects, but is still available because of the depth in the class," CBS Sports' Josh Edwards wrote. "The Saints were thought to be interested in Mansoor Delane, and that is why Kansas City traded in front of them. A year later, New Orleans gets its cornerback in the first round."
Q&A
Who is Leonard Moore and why is he significant for the Saints?
Leonard Moore is a standout cornerback from Notre Dame, projected to be a top pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, and is seen as a solution to the Saints' cornerback needs.
What cornerback needs do the New Orleans Saints have for the 2027 draft?
The Saints need to fill the cornerback position after losing Alontae Taylor in free agency, and they are expected to rely on younger players like Quincy Riley and Kool-Aid McKinstry.
How did the Kansas City Chiefs impact the Saints' draft strategy?
The Chiefs traded up to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane, which affected the Saints' ability to draft a cornerback in the 2026 NFL Draft, leading them to focus on other positions.
