{"id":870860,"date":"2026-04-20T23:15:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T23:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/870860\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T23:15:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T23:15:56","slug":"saints-snag-quickly-rising-prospect-in-seven-round-mock-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/870860\/","title":{"rendered":"Saints snag quickly rising prospect in seven round mock draft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5h\">It\u2019s almost time; the 2026 NFL Draft is this week. This is a pivotal event for the New Orleans Saints as they attempt to carry their momentum from last year and have another elite class. Jordyn Tyson has been a name dominating draft conversations for a week, and the Saints kick off the draft by scooping him up.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5k\">There wasn\u2019t any particular theme heading into this draft. The point has come where it\u2019s time to just see options and the potential prospects the Saints may select.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5n\">With that said, here\u2019s another seven-round mock draft for the Saints.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s fair to be cautious, but Jordyn Tyson is an ideal selection for the Saints at pick eight1:8- Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5w\">Jordyn Tyson proved he\u2019s 100% healthy at his private workout last week. So, why shouldn\u2019t he be an option here? Yes, he has a lengthy injury history, but his prowess as a route runner, elite athleticism, and ability to take over a game makes him worth the risk. He would pair with Chris Olave to form a dynamic tandem for Tyler Shough in 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>2:42- Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"62\">Jacob Rodriguez would be a day-one replacement for Demario Davis. Obviously, he won\u2019t reach that level immediately, but his leadership, ability to force turnovers, and clean fundamentals make him a day-one starter with high upside. Rodriguez was highly productive at Texas Tech in 2025 with 128 tackles, seven forced fumbles, and four interceptions. He would be an every-down contributor for the Saints and would instantly elevate Brandon Staley\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n<p>3:73- Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"68\">Chandler Rivers doesn\u2019t have an elite frame (five-foot-nine, 185 pounds), but compensates with his versatility, fundamentals, and mentality. Rivers has outside cornerback and slot experience, meaning he could help fill in Alontae Taylor\u2019s role. He\u2019s a perfect fit on the defense and could be the versatile chess piece Staley needs.<\/p>\n<p>Other selections4:132- Jeremiah Wright- G, Auburn4:136- Justin Joly, TE, NC-State5:150- Max Llewellyn, EDGE, Iowa5:172- Michael Taffe, S, Texas6:190- Lewis Bond, WR, Boston College<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\" class=\"shrink-0\"\/>Add us as a preferred source on Google<a aria-label=\"Follow whodatdish.com on Google News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=whodatdish.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"flex h-[30px] w-[30px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-primary font-group-large text-sm font-medium text-white transition-colors hover:bg-secondary focus:bg-secondary md:w-auto md:gap-2.5 md:px-4 md:py-[5px]\">Follow<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s almost time; the 2026 NFL Draft is this week. 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