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Scouting Future Saints: Texas A&M Aggies cornerback Will Lee III
TL;DR
The New Orleans Saints are considering drafting Texas A&M cornerback Will Lee III to strengthen their secondary after losing key players. Lee is a potential mid-round pick with impressive athletic stats.
Key points
- New Orleans Saints secondary underwent a complete makeover in 2025
- Will Lee III is a potential mid-round draft pick
- Lee's impressive stats include a 4.52 second 40-yard dash
- Saints ranked fourth in pass defense last season
- Alontae Taylor was lost as a free agent
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The secondary for the New Orleans Saints experienced a complete makeover in 2025. Gone from the previous year were four starters. Stepping into a bigger role was Kool-Aid McKinstry, joined by 2025 rookies Quincy Riley and Jonas Sanker along with free agent acquisition Justin Reid. Only Alontae Taylor had more than one year with the Saints among their top six 2025 defensive backs. Taylor was lost as a free agent this offseason, prompting many to think that New Orleans will add another young corner through the draft. If they wait until the middle rounds to do so, then Texas A&M Aggies cornerback Will Lee III could be a target.
New Orleans ranked fourth in pass defense under new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley. Riley and McKinstry made a strong duo, but the versatile Taylor was a big part of that success. It's possible that the Saints draft a defensive back in the first or second round. Lee is part of a group in a deep class that should also be avaliable into the middle rounds of the draft.
Will Lee III bio
- Position: Cornerback
- College: Texas A&M Aggies
- Height: 6-feet, 1.5 inches
- Weight: 189 pounds
- 40-yard dash: 4.52 seconds
- 10-yard split: 1.56 seconds
- Vertical jump: 42"
- Broad jump: 11'
Lee played one year at Iowa Western Community College and was redshirted another before transferring to the in 2023. He'd intercept 2 passes and broke up 6 others for the Wildcats that season before entering the transfer portal at the end of the year. Lee landed at Texas A&M, where he'd play a pivotal role for the last two seasons.
Q&A
What are Will Lee III's physical stats and performance metrics?
Will Lee III stands 6 feet 1.5 inches tall, weighs 189 pounds, and has a 40-yard dash time of 4.52 seconds, a vertical jump of 42 inches, and a broad jump of 11 feet.
Why are the New Orleans Saints looking to draft a cornerback?
The Saints are looking to draft a cornerback due to the departure of key players, including Alontae Taylor, and to maintain their strong pass defense.
Which teams are interested in Will Lee III during the draft?
While the New Orleans Saints are a potential landing spot, multiple teams may show interest in Will Lee III due to the depth of the cornerback class in the draft.
How did the Saints rank in pass defense last season?
The New Orleans Saints ranked fourth in pass defense last season under new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley.
