The Carolina Panthers had a draft that made most Panthers fans happy. The Atlanta Falcons did the same, as we talked about here. The New Orleans Saints? Maybe not so much. They’ve developed a bit of a reputation for odd draft strategies; think trading up to reach for Marcus Davenport in 2018. They didn’t do anything to fight that perception in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Their picks:
- 9: Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas
- 40: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
- 71: Vernon Broughton, DT, Texas
- 93: Jonas Sanker, S, Virginia
- 112: Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
- 131: Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
- 184: Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
- 248: Moliki Matavo, TE, UCLA
- 254: Fadil Diggs, Edge, Syracuse
The Saints went tackle with their first pick.