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New Orleans Saints Should STAY PUT At No. 8 Overall In 2026 NFL Draft, Avoid Trading Up in Round 1
The New Orleans Saints are commonly included in rumors about trading up to the No. 3 overall pick, but should stand pat at No. 8. GM Mickey Loomis didn't trade up in the 2025 NFL Draft and it worked well, avoiding doing so in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft should be an easy choice with many quality players expected to still be available by No. 8 overall.
How the Arizona Cardinals and other teams drafting ahead of the Saints impact who could be left on the board for New Orleans. Making the decision between Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Rueben Bain Jr., Mansoor Delane and Caleb Downs…
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