New Orleans Saints 2026 NFL Draft Picks and Results

New Orleans' nine-player 2025 draft class included four starters who earned all-rookie honors

The Saints will look to Indianapolis for elite playmakers to pair with standout second-year quarterback Tyler Shough

Recapping the results from the Defensive Backs and Tight Ends on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine

Recapping the results from Day 1 at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine for the Defensive Lineman, Defensive Tackles, and Linebackers.

After brief stints in New Orleans (1984 and 1986) and Arizona (1985), the NFL Scouting Combine moved to Indianapolis where it has been held since 1987.

88 players from schools that made the 2024-25 College Football Playoff received 2025 NFL Scouting Combine invites. See a full breakdown.

Unintended consequences have to be minimized

'He's someone who has had great experience and success in our league'

Assistant GM Ireland sees defensive line as strength of 2019 draft class

Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nick Singleton talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Washington Huskies running back Jonah Coleman talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jadarian Price talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Washington Huskies wide receiver Denzel Boston

talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

LSU Tigers cornerback Mansoor Delane talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Utah Utes tight end Dallen Bentley talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Oregon Ducks safety Dillon Thieneman talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Cincinnati Bearcats tight end Joe Royer talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Penn State Nittany Lions safety Zakee Wheatley talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Eli Stowers talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs talks to the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Former New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Terron Armstead wakes up with "GMFB" and breaks down his combine workout from 2013 as he looks at the prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Watch the full on-field workout from Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Jake Golday at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Watch the full on-field workout from Texas A&M Aggies edge rusher Cashius Howell at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Watch the full on-field workout from Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

The New Orleans Saints drafted nine players in the 2025 NFL draft

The New Orleans Saints drafted seven players in the 2024 NFL draft

The New Orleans Saints drafted seven players in the 2023 NFL draft

New Orleans selected Chris Olave, Trevor Penning, Alontae Taylor, D'Marco Jackson, and Jordan Jackson in the 2022 NFL Draft

New Orleans selected  Payton Turner, Pete Werner, Paulson Adebo, Ian Book, Landon Young, and Kawaan Baker during the 2021 NFL Draft

New Orleans selected Cesar Ruiz, Zack Baun, Adam Trautman and Tommy Stevens during the 2020 NFL Draft

Learn more about the New Orleans Saints 2019 draft picks

The Saints selected seven players in this season's NFL Draft.

Marshon Lattimore, Ryan Ramczyk, Alvin Kamara headline draft class

"I know I'm versatile and I can play all three spots"

"You've got to just take advantage of every rep. Treat every rep like gold"

"We get a lot of good information on the players that are here"

"If you can win reps here, you can win reps anywhere"

Five Saints coaches join the American team staff and will get hands-on experience with the prospects

Several other Saints assistants will join Thomas on staff

Louisiana State University quarterback Garrett Nussmeier's post-practice interview at the 2026 Senior Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 29. Part of the Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

New Orleans Saints senior writer John DeShazier recaps Day 3 of the 2026 Senior Bowl. Part of Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

New Orleans Saints associate head coach/running backs coach and American Team head coach Joel Thomas was Mic'd Up at the 2026 Senior Bowl. Part of the Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

Check out the highlights from Day 2 of the 2026 Senior Bowl. Part of Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

New Orleans Saints senior writer John DeShazier recaps Day 2 of the 2026 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama on Jan. 27. Part of Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

New Orleans Saints linebackers coach and American Team defensive coordinator Peter Sirmon talks to John DeShazier at the 2026 Senior Bowl on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Part of the Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis speaks with media at the 2026 Senior Bowl on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Part of the Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

New Orleans Saints Senior VP/Assistant General Manager - College Personnel Jeff Ireland speaks with media at the 2026 Senior Bowl on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Part of the Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

Penn State running back Nick Singleton's post-practice interview at the 2026 Senior Bowl on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Part of the Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

USC wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane's post-practice interview at the 2026 Senior Bowl on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Part of the Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

New Orleans Saints senior writer John DeShazier recaps Day 1 of the 2026 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama on Jan. 27. Part of Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

New Orleans Saints associate head coach / running backs coach and American Team head coach Joel Thomas speaks with media after Day 1 at the 2026 Senior Bowl on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Part of the Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach and American Team offensive coordinator Scott Tolzien talks to the media at the 2026 Senior Bowl on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Part of the Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

New Orleans Saints associate head coach / running backs coach and American Team head coach Joel Thomas talks to John DeShazier at the 2026 Senior Bowl on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Part of the Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier talks to John DeShazier at the 2026 Senior Bowl about his son, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Part of the Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

Panini Senior Bowl Executive Director Drew Fabianich talks with the NFL Network Senior Bowl crew about his role with the program and what he's looking forward to on Day 1 of 2026 Senior Bowl practice.

Check out scenic photos during Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 6th round draft pick Devin Neal, running back from Kansas, drafted 184th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Quincy Riley, cornerback from Louisville, drafted 131st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Check out photos of New Orleans Saints fourth round draft pick Danny Stustman, lineback from Oklahoma, drafted 112th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Check out photos of New Orleans Saints third round draft pick Jonas Sanker, safety from Virginia, drafted 93rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Check out photos of New Orleans Saints third round draft pick Vernon Broughton, defensive tackle from Texas, drafted 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Behind-the-scenes photos from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center inside the New Orleans Saints' draft room during the second and third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Check out scenic photos during Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Check out photos of New Orleans Saints second round draft pick Tyler Shough, quarterback from Louisville, drafted 40th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.

New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor and center/guard Erik McCoy joined fans for the team's first round selection at the 2025 Draft Watch Party presented by Cox at Five O Fore on Thursday, April 24.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner and offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga joined team partners at the 2025 Partner Draft Party at Benson Tower for Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24.

Behind-the-scenes photos from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center inside the New Orleans Saints' draft room during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 1st round draft pick Kelvin Banks Jr., offensive tackle from Texas, drafted 9th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Check out scenic photos during Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis speaks with the media prior to the 2025 NFL Draft at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on April 23, 2025.

New Orleans Saints coaches attended LSU Football's Pro Day on Wednesday, March 26 at the LSU Training Facility ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Several Louisiana colleges hosted their Pro Day on the Saints practice field at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Tuesday, March 25 ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

New Orleans Saints coaches attended Tulane Football's Pro Day on Tuesday, March 25 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Check out photos from Day 3 at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, March 1, 2025 ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Check out photos from Day 2 at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana on Friday, February 28, 2025 ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Check out photos from Day 1 at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, February 27, 2025 ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Check out photos of the LSU and Tulane draft prospects at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Team Robinson defeated Team Gaither 17-14 during the annual HBCU Legacy Bowl at Yulman Stadium on the campus of Tulane University played on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Check out photos from the HBCU Legacy Bowl walkthrough at Tulane University on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Check out photos from the HBCU Legacy Bowl practice held in the New Orleans Saints practice facility at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.