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A to Z Sports has launched its brand new mock draft simulator, and we\u2019re celebrating with a new Saints mock draft. How did Kellen Moore improve the roster in this scenario?<\/p>\n
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The 2026 NFL Draft is just around the corner, and it\u2019s proving to be a pivotal one for new Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis.<\/p>\n
Plenty of questions remain about the future of certain veterans, like Alvin Kamara, and clear roster holes are still apparent on both sides of the football for the Saints.\u00a0They must get better during the draft in a multitude of facets.<\/p>\n
The A to Z Sports NFL mock draft simulator offers a deeply customizable and data-driven experience with never-before-seen features.\u00a0Try the mock draft simulator today,<\/a>\u00a0before the 2026 NFL Draft arrives!<\/p>\n 8. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU<\/p>\n Cornerback is a need for the Saints, and I am interested to see how they navigate that premise. Alontae Taylor, who was in the nickel much of last year, left in free agency. Does one of Quincy Riley or Kool-Aid McKinstry swap into that spot after spending a lot of time outside in 2025? <\/p>\n Delane helps that situation immediately because he can be an outside starter and allow one of those other two to transition into the slot to take some pressure off them. The LSU product was the most dominant coverage man in college football in 2025. <\/p>\n \u201cDelane checks a lot of boxes as a prospect. He\u2019s an experienced player with scheme versatility and tangible traits that make him a reliable corner. His wrestling background shows up in the run game and at the catch point, where he turns into a bulldog.\u00a0<\/p>\n There may be some concerns about his size and length, but the competitive will is evident with Delane. Few corners present the package of athleticism, long speed, and tenacity to play the run with as much effort as they do against the pass.\u201d \u2014\u00a0Rob Gregson, A to Z Sports<\/a><\/p>\n 42. Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama<\/p>\n Chris Bell is often a name that goes here, but he was off the board already. Bernard is a great compliment to Chris Olave in the passing game, though. He\u2019s a thicker build with size and isn\u2019t scared to play over the middle at all. <\/p>\n Not to mention, Bernard blocks incredibly well in the run game for a WR, and Kellen Moore will notice that.<\/p>\n 73. Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State<\/p>\n As you can see, the lack of experience in the secondary has my antennas up back there. Wheatley plays with a ton of energy and really helped a disappointing Nittany Lions season have some exciting moments last year. <\/p>\n He\u2019s a fantastic tackler who is not shy about laying the boom on screens or run plays. <\/p>\n 132. Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati<\/p>\n Stopping the run was key at times for the Saints last year after it was a huge weakness the two seasons prior. Brandon Staley will want to add a nose tackle at some point in this class, and this value for Corleone makes a lot of sense for New Orleans. <\/p>\n 136. Tyreak Sapp, EDGE, Florida<\/p>\n Sapp is a physical freak and isn\u2019t afraid to show it. He\u2019s got nice bend for his size and plays with a high motor. While he doesn\u2019t have quite the potential of a guy who will go on day two, this sort of range is one where he can come in as depth and still find his way on to the field at times on defense for the Saints, behind Carl Granderson and Chase Young. <\/p>\n Florida DL Tyreak Sapp (6-3, 274) is being lost<\/p>\n St Thomas Aquinas alum has 32 starts due to production (7 sacks in \u201824) & \ud83d\ude4c Violently stacks\/sheds \u2705 Cross-chop & bull rush<\/p>\n Comfy over & inside OT, sets an \u2693\ufe0f edge & keeps gaps<\/p>\n Day 3 can play in the NFL awhile<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfa5 @GatorChompXX<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/T55L2JkQrM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Clint Goss (@NFLDraftDome) December 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n How do you feel about this class for New Orleans? Let us know via social media!<\/p>\n \t\t\t New Orleans Saints News<\/p>\n What is next for the veteran RB? <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mock_draft_summary-2-1-607x1024.png\")
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