The New Orleans Saints are heading in the right direction as a franchise right now after hitting the jackpot with the addition of Tyler Shough at quarterback and Kellen Moore at head coach last offseason.

They’re heading toward the 2026 NFL Draft, which is going to be a crucial event for the rebuilding Saints. They have multiple needs to address in the NFL draft, including wide receiver, edge rusher, and linebacker. Players like Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, Mansoor Delane, and Carnell Tate should be on the board for the Saints.

But who should the Saints avoid drafting in the first round?

Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy