Overview
- ESPN’s Katherine Terrell on Thursday put the chance at about 40% that New Orleans uses the eighth pick on a wide receiver.
- ESPN’s Jordan Reid reported the Saints would quickly draft Ohio State’s Carnell Tate if he is still on the board at No. 8.
- Other first-round options mentioned for the pick include USC’s Makai Lemon and Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson.
- If New Orleans opens with defense, Terrell noted Tyler Shough has pushed for Louisville teammate Chris Bell as a Day 2 target after his ACL tear.
- Tate’s appeal is backed by a 90.3 PFF grade in 2025 and strong contested-catch numbers that analysts say would pair well with Chris Olave.