Chris Bell, a wide receiver from Louisville, is ahead of schedule in his rehab from a torn ACL. He is now projected to be a likely second-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Key points
Chris Bell is a wide receiver from Louisville.
He suffered a torn ACL in late November.
Bell is now projected as a likely second-round pick.
He had 151 receptions for 2,166 yards and 12 touchdowns in college.
His former teammate Tyler Shough recommended him to the Saints.
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Potential Saints WR target Chris Bell āahead of scheduleā in rehab
Entering the 2025 college football season, Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell was regarded as a potential first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, his remarkable final season at Louisville came to an end when he suffered a torn ACL in late November, which significantly impacted his draft stock.
Five months later, and just over 24 hours before the draft, Bell is widely regarded as a likely second-round pick. His name gained attention plenty of attention from the New Orleans Saints' community during the NFL Combine when he revealed that his former teammate, Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, had vouched for him to general manager Mickey Loomis and the front office.
During his four seasons at Louisville, Bell caught 151 passes for a total of 2,166 yards and 12 touchdowns. Notably, nearly half of his receiving yards and touchdowns came during his ten full games in the 2025 season. Standing at 6-foot-2, Bell also earned an outstanding 81.8 Pro Football Focus overall grade last season, and only dropped three passes on 106 targets.
The Saints, who hold pick No. 42 on Day 2 of the draft, are in a prime position to target Bell, who expects to be fully healthy by the time that training camp begins in the summer. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport provided a crucial rehab update about Bell on Wednesday, sharing a video of the wide receiver reaching 18+ miles per hour on a treadmill, a great sign for teams weighing the risks of selecting an already injured player.
"At 6ā2.5, 222 lbs with 4.3 speed, Bell is likely a Friday pick," Rapoport wrote.
NEW YORK - APRIL 29: Former USC running back Reggie Bush with his family after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 29, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Q&A
What injury did Chris Bell suffer during his college football season?
Chris Bell suffered a torn ACL in late November, which ended his remarkable final season at Louisville.
How did Chris Bell's injury affect his NFL Draft stock?
His injury significantly impacted his draft stock, dropping him from a potential first-round pick to a likely second-round pick.
What were Chris Bell's statistics during his final season at Louisville?
In his final season, Bell caught 151 passes for 2,166 yards and 12 touchdowns, with nearly half of those stats coming in ten full games.
Which NFL team is showing interest in Chris Bell?
The New Orleans Saints have shown interest in Chris Bell, especially after a recommendation from his former teammate, quarterback Tyler Shough.
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NEW ORLEANS - APRIL 29: (L-R) General Manager Mickey Loomis, 2006 second overall NFL draft pick Reggie Bush, and head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints pose together during a press conference on April 29, 2006 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 22: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (R) introduces Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. Brees then announced that the Saints had selected Patrick Robinson from Florida State with the last pick of the first round (number 32 overall). (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 22: (L-R) Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints shares a laugh with Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little during the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 22: Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints announces that the Saints selected Patrick Robinson from the Florida State with the number 32 overall pick during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 22: Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints announces that the Saints selected Patrick Robinson from the Florida State with the number 32 overall pick during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) greets Cameron Jordan, #24 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints, on stage during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Cameron Jordan/Getty Images)
Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) is introduced as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) is introduced as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) is introduced as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) greets Mark Ingram, #28 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints, on stage during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 31: A fan in a nun's habit holds up a New Orleans Saints jersey at the NFL Draft display during the Super Bowl XLVII NFL Experience at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on January 31, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
Apr 25, 2013; New York, NY, USA; St. Jude's research hospital patient Markell Gregoire (left) and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) introduce Kenny Vaccaro (Texas) as the number fifteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with a jersey after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Andrus Peat (Stanford) poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number 13th overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) hugs with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) reacts with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Marshon Lattimore poses after being selected as the number 11 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Marshon Lattimore poses with commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number 11 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ryan Ramczyk (Wisconsin) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 32 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Marshon Lattimore of Ohio State visits the SiriusXM NFL Radio talkshow after being picked #11 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Ryan Ramczyk of Wisconsin visits the SiriusXM NFL Radio talkshow after being picked #32 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "ON THE CLOCK" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "ON THE CLOCK" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Marcus Davenport of UTSA greets fans after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Marcus Davenport of UTSA after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Marcus Davenport of UTSA after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Marcus Davenport with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number fourteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Marcus Davenport with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number fourteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Godell announces the pick of Texas-San Antonio defensive end Marcus Davenport by the New Orleans Saints during the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the pick of the New Orleans Saints during the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the New Orleans Saints, Head Coach Sean Payton speaks via teleconference after being selected during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)
UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Cesar Ruiz reacts after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)
UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Cesar Ruiz reacts after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)
Apr 29, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A New Orleans Saints fan cheers before the 2021 NFL Draft at First Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell greets a New Orleans Saints fan sitting in the commissioners chair on stage during the 2021 NFL Draft at First Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces Payton Turner as the 28th selection by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces Payton Turner as the 28th selection by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Chris Olave poses onstage after being selected 11th by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave celebrates with fans after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave celebrates with fans after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave is announced as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Chris Olave celebrates onstage after being selected 11th by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Northern Iowa offensive tackle Trevor Penning is announced as the nineteenth overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Northern Iowa offensive tackle Trevor Penning after being selected as the nineteenth overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 29: Cam Jordan (R) and Dustin Poirier announce the New Orleans Saints' 49th overall pick during round two of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Clemson defensive lineman Bryan Bresee after being selected by the New Orlean Saints twenty ninth overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 28: New Orleans Saints fans react to their teams selection in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station on April 28, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Oregon State Beavers tackle Taliese Fuaga is selected as the No. 14 pick of the first round by the New Orleans Saints during the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas was was selected 9th overall by theĆĀ New Orleans SaintsĆĀ during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field on April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Texas Longhorns tackle Kelvin Banks is selected as the No. 9 pick by the New Orleans Saints during the NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Former New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the teamĆ¢ā¬ā¢s selection with the 40th overall pick during the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26.
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Former New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the teamĆ¢ā¬ā¢s selection with the 40th overall pick during the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26.
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Apr 25, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Former New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the teamās selection with the 40th overall pick during the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Tork Mason/USA Today Network via Imagn Images
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NEW YORK - APRIL 29: Former USC running back Reggie Bush with his family after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 29, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - APRIL 29: Former USC running back Reggie Bush with his family after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 29, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS - APRIL 29: (L-R) General Manager Mickey Loomis, 2006 second overall NFL draft pick Reggie Bush, and head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints pose together during a press conference on April 29, 2006 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - APRIL 22: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (R) introduces Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. Brees then announced that the Saints had selected Patrick Robinson from Florida State with the last pick of the first round (number 32 overall). (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - APRIL 22: (L-R) Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints shares a laugh with Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little during the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - APRIL 22: Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints announces that the Saints selected Patrick Robinson from the Florida State with the number 32 overall pick during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - APRIL 22: Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints announces that the Saints selected Patrick Robinson from the Florida State with the number 32 overall pick during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) greets Cameron Jordan, #24 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints, on stage during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Cameron Jordan/Getty Images)
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Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) is introduced as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) is introduced as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) is introduced as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) greets Mark Ingram, #28 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints, on stage during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
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Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 31: A fan in a nun's habit holds up a New Orleans Saints jersey at the NFL Draft display during the Super Bowl XLVII NFL Experience at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on January 31, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
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Apr 25, 2013; New York, NY, USA; St. Jude's research hospital patient Markell Gregoire (left) and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) introduce Kenny Vaccaro (Texas) as the number fifteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with a jersey after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Andrus Peat (Stanford) poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number 13th overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) hugs with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) reacts with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Marshon Lattimore poses after being selected as the number 11 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Marshon Lattimore poses with commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number 11 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ryan Ramczyk (Wisconsin) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 32 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Marshon Lattimore of Ohio State visits the SiriusXM NFL Radio talkshow after being picked #11 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Ryan Ramczyk of Wisconsin visits the SiriusXM NFL Radio talkshow after being picked #32 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "ON THE CLOCK" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "ON THE CLOCK" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Marcus Davenport of UTSA greets fans after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Marcus Davenport of UTSA after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Marcus Davenport of UTSA after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Marcus Davenport with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number fourteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Marcus Davenport with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number fourteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Godell announces the pick of Texas-San Antonio defensive end Marcus Davenport by the New Orleans Saints during the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the pick of the New Orleans Saints during the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the New Orleans Saints, Head Coach Sean Payton speaks via teleconference after being selected during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)
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UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Cesar Ruiz reacts after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)
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UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Cesar Ruiz reacts after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)
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Apr 29, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A New Orleans Saints fan cheers before the 2021 NFL Draft at First Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 29, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell greets a New Orleans Saints fan sitting in the commissioners chair on stage during the 2021 NFL Draft at First Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces Payton Turner as the 28th selection by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces Payton Turner as the 28th selection by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Chris Olave poses onstage after being selected 11th by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave celebrates with fans after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave celebrates with fans after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave is announced as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Chris Olave celebrates onstage after being selected 11th by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Northern Iowa offensive tackle Trevor Penning is announced as the nineteenth overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Northern Iowa offensive tackle Trevor Penning after being selected as the nineteenth overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 29: Cam Jordan (R) and Dustin Poirier announce the New Orleans Saints' 49th overall pick during round two of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Clemson defensive lineman Bryan Bresee after being selected by the New Orlean Saints twenty ninth overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 28: New Orleans Saints fans react to their teams selection in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station on April 28, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
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Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Oregon State Beavers tackle Taliese Fuaga is selected as the No. 14 pick of the first round by the New Orleans Saints during the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas was was selected 9th overall by theĆĀ New Orleans SaintsĆĀ during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field on April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Texas Longhorns tackle Kelvin Banks is selected as the No. 9 pick by the New Orleans Saints during the NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Former New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the teamĆ¢ā¬ā¢s selection with the 40th overall pick during the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26.
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Former New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the teamĆ¢ā¬ā¢s selection with the 40th overall pick during the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26.
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Apr 25, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Former New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the teamās selection with the 40th overall pick during the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Tork Mason/USA Today Network via Imagn Images
