Locked On Saints

The New Orleans Saints and Ohio State safety Caleb Downs could be a perfect fit for one another in this year's NFL Draft. While LSU's Mansoor Delane and Ohio State wideout Carnell Tate aren't far behind, Downs checks every box that Saints' general manager Mickey Loomis laid out during his Wednesday press conference. If on the board, Downs will be the best player available, he has very few to no question marks and allows the team to bolster an important piece of Brandon Staley's defense.   However, EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. and wide receiver Jordyn Tyson may not be entirely ruled out either. Loomis said that the team wants to have answers for lingering questions on the prospect they take. With that, answered questions could still lead Tyson or Bain to the Big Easy.   00:24 Saints First Round Prediction 09:25 Draft Wrinkles & Competition 19:50 Saints Trade Up Debate 26:20Chris Bell Appears On Saints' Radar   BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS ALL-ACCESS MEMBER: https://lockedonsaints.supercast.com/   Follow & Subscri

This episode dives into the most likely first-round draft options for the New Orleans Saints, ranking and debating prospects such as Reuben Bain, Caleb Downs, Mansoor Delane, and top wide receivers based on national mock drafts and recent workouts. The conversation covers the unpredictability of the draft, potential trade-up scenarios, and the team's positional needs. The panel also highlights key day-two prospects at wide receiver, tight end, and defense, emphasizing the importance of surrounding the quarterback with talent and building depth across the roster to address both immediate and long-term needs.   BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS INSIDER: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsaints   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The New Orleans Saints are primed to land a high-impact player with the No. 8 overall pick, as the debate between edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. and wide receiver Jordyn Tyson heats up. Either helping Tyler Shough or helping to stop opposing offenses, the Saints can't really go wrong in this year's NFL Draft.   Roster needs extend beyond these headline names, with cornerback Mansoor Delane and safety Caleb Downs also generating intrigue for the Saints’ evolving defense under Brandon Staley. Strategic draft depth at wide receiver and edge rusher offers flexibility, while offseason leadership, highlighted by Tyler Shough’s extra work with teammates, signals a new era of dedication in New Orleans.   00:24 Saint's Can't Miss With Elite Talent At No. 8 10:25 Picking Between Bain and Tyson 19:11 How To Address EDGE, WR Later 24:29 Where Cornerback Sneaks In 26:16 Shough, Saints Offseason Work   BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS ALL-ACCESS MEMBER: https://lockedonsaints.supercast.com/   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast pl

How the New Orleans Saints secure an NFL Draft victory with just three bold scenarios. Exploring top possibilities, the Saints could eye elite prospects like Rueben Bain Jr., Jordyn Tyson, and Mansoor Delane to address critical needs at edge rusher, wide receiver, and cornerback. Each path promises game-changing talent, from Bain’s game-breaking ability to Tyson’s alpha mentality and Delane’s outside coverage skills.   Breaking down lingering questions like whether or not the Saints will finally draft an LSU player in the first round, breaking a decades-old streak. Insights into the five must-hit priorities for the 2026 draft: building around Tyler Shough, reinforcing the edge, clarifying the STAR/slot role in Brandon Staley’s defense, adding offensive line depth, and investing in the future run game as Alvin Kamara’s role looms uncertain.   00:22 3 Way To Win The NFL Draft 10:39 5 Things Saints' Draft Much Achieve 21:08 LSU To New Orleans Trend Ending? 26:20 Spencer Rattler Could Garner Draft Trade Interest

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.   00:22 DO NOT Trade Up In First Round 10:31 How Top-7 Impact Saints 19:56 Five Players Most Often Connected To New Orleans 26:21 Saints Report For Offseason Workouts   BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS ALL-ACCESS MEMBER: https://lockedonsaints.supercast.com/   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New Orleans Saints trade back with the Miami Dolphins in the first round and still walk away with an elite prospect. What does a 7 round mock draft look like with a trade back. Does Jordyn Tyson's private workout change his draft stock? In house replacements for Alontae Taylor, like Jonas Sanker and Quincy Riley, could impact the Saints draft strategy if they don't land Caleb Downs or Keionte Scott.   BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS INSIDER: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsaints   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. hopes for the New Orleans Saints to be his next stop, keeping his talents in Louisiana. His deep-threat prowess promises to be a potential revival for the loss of the team’s big-play threat after Rashid Shaheed’s departure. Hilton details how his game-breaking speed, dynamic route running, and versatility at all receiver spots could make him the perfect fit alongside Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele in Kellen Moore’s evolving offense. With a historic draft journey (participating in all four major All-Star games and working with quarterbacks like Jameis Winston, Jayden Daniels, and C.J. Stroud) Hilton brings a strong work ethic and proven playmaking ability (5 touchdowns of more than 40 yards).  BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS ALL-ACCESS MEMBER: https://lockedonsaints.supercast.com/   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Jordan Tyson’s private workout could reshape the New Orleans Saints’ draft plans, igniting speculation about the eighth overall pick. With Tyson aiming to prove himself post-hamstring injury, all eyes are on whether he’ll join Chris Olave and Tyler Shough as a dynamic weapon for Kellen Moore’s offense.   The Saints could also entertain a rare trade-down scenario, weighing their options among top prospects like Carnell Tate, Caleb Downs, Mansoor Delane, Rueben Bain Jr., and Makai Lemon. Meanwhile, UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence impresses as a potential late-Day 1 or Day 2 target, offering the athleticism and production teams covet.   00:23 Jordyn Tyson's Private Workout Impact 10:26 Trade Down Scenario 20:00 Malachi Lawrence Visit 26:20 Nicholas Singleton Cleared   BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS ALL-ACCESS MEMBER: https://lockedonsaints.supercast.com/   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Patience paid off for me making the New Orleans Saints selection in the Locked On 2026 NFL Mock Draft. With options like Jeremiyah Love, Mansoor Delane, Rueben Bain Jr. and Jordyn Tyson available, we had to change course once the top target went off the board thanks to an insane Dallas Cowboys trade-up.   00:25 Landing A Top Talent With Patience 09:12 How The Cowboys' Insane Trade Up Changed Everything   BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS ALL-ACCESS MEMBER: https://lockedonsaints.supercast.com/   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New Orleans Saints are in a great position in thus year's NFL Draft to land a difference-maker like Rueben Bain Jr, Mansoor Delane or a top WR. In this predictive mock draft, Bain is the prediction at the top, but some surprising falls settle the Saints with answers at EDGE, wide receiver and cornerback in the first three rounds.   Don't be surprised if Jordyn Tyson's Friday workout changes early predictions like this one across the media landscape. If he reestablishes himself as a dominant wideout, he could quickly become a top-10 selection.   00:23 Predicting Saints' First-Round Pick 10:14 Saints Should Add WR, CB In First Three Rounds 19:41 Visits, Workouts Fill Out Day 3   BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS ALL-ACCESS MEMBER: https://lockedonsaints.supercast.com/   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Who do the Saints pick if Caleb Downs and the three top edge rushers are off the board at 8? Jordyn Tyson? Mansoor Delane? Other? The Saints may not be able to grab the top prospects at EDGE, but there's Day 2 options who are good grabs. The Saints have the ammunition to trade up in any round. Also, what prospects have we not given enough shine to?   BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS INSIDER: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsaints   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New Orleans Saints have one condition for drafting prototypical outliers in the NFL Draft like Rueben Bain Jr.: production. That's something Bain has put together in droves over his career with the Miami Hurricanes, which could put him in firm position to be among other top options like Mansoor Delane, Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon and even Carnell Tate if he falls, to be selected with the No. 8 overall selection.   Meanwhile, positional outliers like Jeremiyah Love and Caleb Downs may have a harder time forcing the Saints to break the mold of their last ten years of draft history.   00:22 Production could close the gap for prototypical outliers 07:56 Saints may not budge on positional value   BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS ALL-ACCESS MEMBER: https://lockedonsaints.supercast.com/   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr.’s draft status has sparked intense speculation, but the New Orleans Saints aren't short on options. With Arvell Reese, David Bailey, Zion Young, and Anthony Lucas in the mix, the Saints could make a bold move up the board, stand pat at pick eight or find an edge rusher in later rounds.  However, Bain's stock doesn't seem to be massively impacted, keeping him as a possibility for New Orleans.   Kellen Moore’s leadership has reshaped New Orleans, rallying the roster through adversity and positioning the Saints as legitimate contenders in the NFC South while Tyler Shough is primed for a breakout second year,  As continuity and confidence take center stage, the Saints’ additions of Ryan Wright and continued development from Charlie Smyth could tip close matchups.   00:25 Alternative Edge Rusher Draft Options 10:39 Kellen Moore's Second Year promise 20:31 Saints NFC South Outlook 26:17 Underrate Add: Ryan Wright     BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS ALL-ACCESS MEMBER: https://lockedonsaints.sup

Auburn EDGE Keyron Crawford may be a Day 2 NFL Draft prospect, but he may be a better New Orleans Saints fit than higher-ranked options. Brandon Staley's defense emphasizes athleticism and speed, both of which Crawford packs in droves.   His collegiate teammate Keldric Faulk may be the higher ranking prospect, but Crawford's upside may be better suited for the Saints' defense.   00:23 Keyron Crawford A Great Fit For New Orleans 09:26 Keldric Faulk Vs. Keyron Crawford Comparison   BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS ALL-ACCESS MEMBER: https://lockedonsaints.supercast.com/   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Tyler Shough’s maturity, efficiency, and playmaking ignite hope for a New Orleans Saints revival. Having improved against pressure in his rookie campaign, Shough’s knack for game-winning drives and his ability to elevate teammates, whether Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele, or Ronnie Bell, signal a dynamic future for the offense. Saints fans, ready to rebound from a five-year playoff drought, now sense promise with Shough at the helm.   The Saints' NFL Draft landscape faces turbulence as Miami edge rusher Ruben Bain Jr.'s off-field incident emerges. As prospects with unique fits consider visits to New Orleans, including Auburn’s Jeremiah Wright, the Saints weigh high-upside additions to strengthen both offensive and defensive fronts.   00:23 Tyler Shough Has What It Takes 10:05 Fit To Avoid Pitfalls 20:35 Rueben Bain Jr. Off The Board?   BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS ALL-ACCESS MEMBER: https://lockedonsaints.supercast.com/   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New Orleans Saints’ most impactful offseason move wasn’t just adding an explosive running back, but solidifying the offensive line with the addition of David Edwards. The Saints aim to reignite their ground attack with Travis Etienne Jr. and the potential return of Alvin Kamara, Edwards helps to retool a unit that struggled struggled on the ground and promises to keep Tyler Shough clean.   Keeping the entire coaching staff intact may be the Saints’ other biggest win of the offseason. By blocking attempts to poach key assistants like Keith Williams and retaining Scott Tolzien while bringing in Will Clapp as an offensive assistant, New Orleans puts consistency and quarterback development at the center of their strategy.   00:23 David Edwards The Most Impactful Offseason Move 09:01 Coaching Staff Retention A Secret Ingredient   BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS ALL-ACCESS MEMBER: https://lockedonsaints.supercast.com/   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson's medicals could give the New Orleans Saints a fresh path to building around quarterback Tyler Shough. Meanwhile  draft options that could shape the futures of Alvin Kamara and Cameron Jordan while also considering explosive talents like Mike Washington Jr. and Rueben Bain Jr..   This mock draft targets high-upside prospects, including Miami's versatile Keionte Scott and Michigan edge rusher Jaishawn Barham, to bolster Brandon Staley’s defense. Strategic trades and developmental linemen like Jeremiah Wright and Cole Brevard aim to strengthen the trenches.   00:24 Mock Draft: Building Around Tyler Shough 10:07 Draft Impact On Kamara & Jordan Futures 19:41 Drafting for Defense & Trenches 26:18 Importance of 2026 NFL Draft   BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS ALL-ACCESS MEMBER: https://lockedonsaints.supercast.com/   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

This episode focuses on New Orleans Saints draft strategies and offseason moves, exploring the debate around trading up for top prospects like Rueben Bain Jr. and Arvell Reese, and weighing the value of waiting for talent to fall versus aggressive pursuit. The conversation covers the importance of addressing key positions, particularly wide receiver and running back, and examines the risks and rewards of the Saints' potential draft day maneuvers. Panelists also break down the most impactful transactions across the NFC South, such as high-profile player acquisitions and coaching changes, while highlighting what the Saints should avoid in the upcoming NFL draft to strengthen their roster for the season ahead.   BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS INSIDER: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsaints   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The New Orleans Saints are set to host Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson on a visit, allowing them to answer on of his biggest question marks: health. Should the dominant wide receiver check out clean medically with the Saints' staff and put on a show during his planned April 17 private workout for ahead of the NFL Draft, he could easily remain in consideration for the No. 8 overall selection. The move would pair an alpha X-receiver capable of taking over football game with prove wideout Chris Olave.   Keldric Faulk and Olaivavega Ioane could be surprise picks at No. 8 overall, but there are numerous reasons why those selections would be unlikely. The Saints don't have a track record of drafting first-round players they host on pre-draft 30 visits, but that could change this year.   00:26 Jordyn Tyson Could Be In Play At No. 8 10:24 Keldric Faulk Would Be Surprise Saints Pick 19:24 No Need For Offensive Linemen In The First 25:52 Top-30 Rumor Doesn't Tell A Story   BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS ALL-ACCESS MEMBER: htt

The New Orleans Saints could get a mid-round steal with Western Michigan EDGE Nadame Tucker, who would fit in well in Brandon Staley's defense. His pass rush ability would allow him a pass rush specialist role opposite Chase Young and in rotation with Carl Granderson and potentially Cameron Jordan.   His comfort dropping back into shallow coverage would also maximize his snaps in obvious pass rusher situations late in the games, allowing him to show his ability to be an impact player when the lights shine brightest in the fourth quarter.   0:24 Nadame Tucker Scouting Report 7:48 Draft Value & Final Assessment   BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS ALL-ACCESS MEMBER: https://lockedonsaints.supercast.com/   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…