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NFL teams believed Saints were considering bold NFL Draft trade with 1 player in mind
TL;DR
The New Orleans Saints were rumored to consider a bold trade-up in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Texas Tech edge David Bailey if he fell into the top-10. They ultimately selected Jordyn Tyson at No. 8 overall.
Key points
- Saints selected Jordyn Tyson at No. 8 overall in 2026 NFL Draft
- Rumors suggested Saints might trade up in the draft
- Targeted player for trade-up was David Bailey from Texas Tech
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The New Orleans Saints came out of the 2026 NFL Draft with a strong haul of prospects, headlined by Jordyn Tyson at No. 8 overall.
But, there had been some buzz about the Saints swinging a trade-up inside the top-10 of the draft, though there weren't any exact specifics of this rumor. That is, until now.
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Saints were believed by some NFL teams to be eyeing a trade up inside the top-10 if one player, Texas Tech edge David Bailey, fell down the board a bit.
Saints reportedly eyed top-10 trade for David Bailey
"Were the Saints a threat to move up within the top 10? A few teams I spoke to this week believed that, if Texas Tech pass rusher David Bailey had fallen out of the top three, perhaps New Orleans would have jumped on picking him," Fowler writes.
This is a fascinating report from Fowler, as the Saints are clearly preparing for life beyond Cameron Jordan if they found a way to land Bailey.
The team did need wide receiver help, so there was some speculation about whether they'd trade up for someone like Carnell Tate if they liked him a lot more than Tyson.
Q&A
Which player were the Saints targeting in a potential trade-up during the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Saints were reportedly targeting Texas Tech edge David Bailey for a potential trade-up.
What pick did the Saints use in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Saints selected Jordyn Tyson with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
What was the speculation around the Saints' draft strategy in 2026?
There was speculation that the Saints were considering a trade-up into the top-10 of the draft to select a specific player.