The New Orleans Saints got a rare win last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Before the victory, the Saints had the #3 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft; after the win, the selection dropped to #5 overall.
Round 1, No. 5: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
- One of the best CBs in the country
- A big-time play waiting to happen on defense
- Lockdown in man coverage
- Excellent at reading the QB in zone coverage
- A rare talent that is great in both man and zone
- Can be used on blitzes as well
Rated as the best CB in CFB this season according to PFSN’s CFB CB Impact Metric.
Round 2, No. 36: T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
- OLB/DE flexibility
- Dominant use of power
- Wins in a multitude of ways against opposing offensive linemen
- Great run defender
- Was projected to be a top 5 pick before the season
In 2024, looking at PFSN’s EDGE Impact Metric, Parker was ranked #14th overall amongst EDGEs last season, but this season, he is ranked #49th.
Round 3, No. 72: Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
- Contested catch threat
- Excellent Ability to get open
- A clutch WR that can make plays whenever needed
- Any QB’s best friend on the field
5th most receiving touchdowns among all WRs per PFSN’s CFB WR Impact Metric.
Round 4, No. 129: Jaeden Roberts, OG, Alabama
- Excels in run blocking
- Uses strength to bulldoze defensive linemen
- He would fit HC Kellen Moore’s scheme really well
- Has been injured for much of the season
Round 4, No. 137: Clev Lubin, EDGE, Louisville
- A dangerous burst of speed that can catch QBs by surprise
- He does not stop moving
- Has a number of pass-rush moves to rely upon
Lubin has 18 QB hits on the season, which ranks him 12th overall in PFSN’s CFB EDGE Impact Metric.
Round 5, No. 146: Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
- Could be the Saints’ future at NT
- Impressive run defender
- Great burst of speed
- A projected Day 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but went back to school
- Injury issues throughout his career, and a massive fall off in production this season
According to PFSN’s CFB DT Impact Metric, Corleone ranks 314th among all DTs this season (was 93rd last season).
Round 5, No. 169: Robert Henry Jr., RB, UTSA
- Very patient in the backfield to pick the perfect place to run
- The definition of a homerun threat on offense
- Extremely fast with an exceptional burst of speed
- Very elusive with a nasty change of direction
Looking at PFSN’s CFB RB Impact Metric, Henry ranks 11th in yards per rush among all RBs this season.
Round 6, No. 183: VJ Payne, SAF, Kansas State
- Big and powerful safety
- Aggressive tackler
- Great depth at safety for the Saints
Ranked 29th among all safeties per PFSN’s CFB SAF Impact Metric.
