NFL Mock Draft 2027: What the Saints did in these way-too-early projections

TL;DR

The New Orleans Saints are projected to select Dylan Stewart, EDGE from South Carolina, with the 6th overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. This prediction comes after a disappointing outlook for the Saints' 2026 season.

Key points

Saints projected to draft Dylan Stewart with 6th overall pick
Dator predicts a disappointing 2026 season for the Saints
Need for a long-term replacement for Cam Jordan

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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 31: Dylan Stewart #6 of the South Carolina Gamecocks waves to fans as he leaves the field following the AFLAC Kickoff Game against the Virginia Tech Hokies on August 31, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The 2026 NFL Draft just ended, and we are already seeing the first crop of way too early 2027 mock drafts. While it’s always fun to predict which players will go where, this first batch of mocks require some extra thought because we’re looking a year into the future and of course, things never go as planned. So, let’s take a look at SB Nation’s own James Dator and his thoughts on the New Orleans Saints in 2027. **With the 6th overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft the New Orleans Saints select Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina.** Unfortunately, Dator doesn’t seem too optimistic on how the Saints 2026 season will go as he has them drafting 6th overall. However, he does have them selecting a defensive end in the first round which is something many Saints fans thought they would do this year. Because they didn’t, it’s looking more like Cam Jordan will be back in the black and gold his season. Jordan is coming off a 10.5 sack season, and it would be great if he could duplicate that success this year. However, at almost 37 years old, the odds will continue to stack up against him, so the Saints need to find his long-term replacement and soon. So, getting that player in the first-round next year is a very smart play even though I disagree with Dator on where the Saints make will make that selection. Do you agree with Dator’s assessment on the Saints in the 2027 NFL Draft? Let us know in the comments below. Check out all the odds for the New Orleans Saints on

Q&A

Who is Dylan Stewart and why is he a top pick for the Saints in 2027?

Dylan Stewart is an EDGE player from South Carolina projected to be selected by the Saints due to their need for a long-term replacement for veteran Cam Jordan.

What factors are influencing the Saints' 6th overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft?

The Saints' disappointing anticipated performance in the 2026 season is a key factor leading to their projected 6th overall pick.

How does Cam Jordan's age affect the Saints' draft strategy?

At almost 37 years old, Cam Jordan's age increases the urgency for the Saints to find a suitable long-term replacement, making a defensive end a priority in the draft.