New Orleans Saints draft picks tracker: Updated list of 2026 selections, next pick predictions

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Despite a 6-11 record and last-place finish in the NFC South, there were some promising signs for the New Orleans Saints a year ago. The Saints, with young quarterback Tyler Shough, are hopeful that things are on the rise.

The first order of business will be hitting the 2026 NFL Draft out of the park. With eight picks, including the No. 8 pick in the first round, the Saints have some work to do.

New Orleans Saints draft picks 2026

Who did the Saints draft?

The Saints have yet to make a pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

• Round 1, Pick 8
• Round 2, Pick 42
• Round 3, Pick 73
• Round 4, Pick 132
• Round 4, Pick 136
• Round 5, Pick 150
• Round 5, Pick 172
• Round 6, Pick 190

Prediction for Saints' next pick: Round 1, Pick No. 8

With the No. 8 pick, there are a few ways this can go. I expect the Saints to take the best player available, and at that point, it will be Carnell Tate out of Ohio State.

More:****When do the Saints actually pick? Projected time for No. 8 pick in 2026 NFL Draft

Saints NFL Draft needs

**Wide receiver:**Having Chris Olave makes needing a WR not as big of a need as some would think, but if I were the Saints, I'd be focused on adding another option with him.