New Orleans Saints draft picks, grades for selections in NFL Draft

The New Orleans Saints' late-season surge brings them to the 2026 NFL Draft with a chance to build around second-year QB Tyler Shough.

New Orleans' defense was a sum-of-its-parts strength last year, and the Saints are well-positioned to add at cornerback and/or edge rusher early in the draft.

The Saints also need to find a capable WR2 alongside Chris Olave; other than Rashid Shaheed (traded during the season), Olave was the only receiver with more than 25 catches in 2025.

Here's the Saints' picks, selections and grades for the NFL Draft.

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New Orleans Saints NFL Draft picks

1st round, No. 8 overall | Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

• Instant grade: C
• Analysis: Tyson's highlight reel rivals many of the good young receivers in the NFL. But he has battled a list of injuries in college, and his down-to-down consistency has to improve. He is an explosive player, but there are enough questions to wonder about his value in the top 10.

2nd round, No. 42 overall |

3rd round, No. 73 overall |

4rd round, No. 132 overall (from Seattle) |

4th round, No. 136 overall (compensatory) |

5th round, No. 150 overall |

5th round, No. 172 overall (from Seattle) |

6th round, No. 190 overall |

New Orleans Saints NFL draft history, picks, grades

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NFL Draft picks, grades team-by-team

AFC

AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Patriots | Jets

AFC South: Texans | Colts | Jaguars | Titans

AFC North: Ravens | Bengals | Browns | Steelers

AFC West: Broncos | Chiefs | Raiders | Chargers

NFC

NFC East: Cowboys | Giants | Eagles | Commanders

NFC South: Falcons | Panthers | Saints | Buccaneers

NFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | Vikings

NFC West: Cardinals | Rams | 49ers | Seahawks

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