A win streak has begun for the first time in New Orleans this season, and for the Saints, there is a real chance that it continues. With the draft in mind, this is taking this rebuilding team out of the top draft picks. Excellent players are still available in the top 10, and one playmaker in particular could be the perfect option at pick 7.
Round 1, No. 7: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
- The best RB in CFB and the 2026 NFL Draft
- Can speed right past defenders with his explosiveness, then keep that speed all the way to the endzone
- Hurdle over any defender
- Looks like he floats in the air
- Great in the pass game
- Very patient behind blocks
- The Saints must fix the interior offensive line before considering this selection
3rd in rush touchdowns and 4th in rush yards this season, according to PFSN’s CFB RB Impact Metric.
Round 2, No. 41: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
- The perfect WR 2 for an NFL roster
- Consistent catcher, no matter how contested it is
- A playmaker after the catch
- Adjusts to any throw
- Excellent in WR screens
32nd in targets despite not being the top option on Alabama’s offense, per PFSN’s CFB WR Impact Metric.
Round 3, No. 72: Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
- Excellent run defender
- Comes into the league with a high floor in this area
- Has experience playing OLB
- Wins against offensive tackles with speed, bend, agility, and go-to pass-rush moves
- Still developing as a pass rusher, but has all the tools needed
- Over 34-inch arms
Injuries are an issue, and this season, as seen in PFSN’s CFB Edge Impact Metric, Josephs is 274th in defensive snaps this season among EDGEs.
Round 4, No. 129: Cayden Green, OG, Missouri
- Experience at both tackle and guard
- A good lead blocker that can get to the next level
- Power is Green’s strength (no pun intended)
- Moves people in the run game and opens up space for ball carriers
Round 4, No. 137: Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston
- 6-foot-7 (Don’t say it)
- A QB’s best friend that can be thrown to at any point and caught
- Uses size and strength to box out defenders when thrown to
- A mismatch against any defender
Top-ranked TE in PFSN’s CFB TE Impact Metric.
Round 5, No. 149: Devin Moore, CB, Florida
- Reads the field very well
- Has an outstanding ability to stay with his receiver no matter what
- Even if beaten, his recovery speed gets him right back into the play
- Good in both man and zone
- A projected Day 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but went back to school
Round 5, No. 170: Vincent Anthony Jr., EDGE, Duke
- Great burst of speed that catches offensive linemen by surprise
- Does not stop moving
- Struggles against the run
- Could be utilized as a depth pass rusher to make big plays throughout games
31st in QB hits this season according to PFSN’s CFB EDGE Impact Metric.
Round 6, No. 186: Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri
- Really effective pass rusher that beats interior offensive linemen with finesse and agility
- Big DT that can close up space in the middle of the defense
- Great depth for the Saints’ DT room
Looking at PFSN’s CFB DT Impact Metric, McClellan ranks 18th in QB hits among all DTs this season.
