2025 SAINTS NFL DRAFT DAY 2 SELECTIONS:
The New Orleans Saints have three selections in the second and third rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday evening. The 40th pick is estimated to happen around 6:35 p.m. CT., the 71st pick is estimated to happen around 8:40 p.m. CT., and the 93rd pick is estimated to happen around 9:45 p.m. CT. Fans can tune in for draft coverage on NFL Network, ESPN, and ABC starting at 6 p.m. CT.
Keep up with all our Saints pick coverage throughout the evening on New Orleans Saints Draft Central, our official mobile app presented by Verizon, and the team's social channels.
DAY 1 RECAP: SAINTS SELECT OL KELVIN BANKS JR.
The New Orleans Saints selected offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. from Texas with the ninth pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday. A 6-foot-5, 315-pound junior from Humble, Texas, Banks Jr. was one of the most decorated offensive linemen in the country during his three-year run with the Longhorns. A consensus five-star recruit out of high school, Banks started all 42 games of his college career at left tackle and was a cornerstone of a Texas offensive line that powered the program to the College Football Playoff in 2024.
SAINTS DRAFT HISTORY
The Saints used the 40th overall pick six times before in franchise history, selecting wide receiver Lonzell Hill in the 1987 NFL Draft, defensive back Je'Rod Cherry in the 1996 NFL Draft, tight end Cam Cleeland in the 1998 NFL Draft, defensive back Josh Bullocks in the 2005 NFL Draft, defensive back Tracy Porter in the 2008 NFL Draft and defensive end Isaiah Foskey in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Saints used four second-round selections in the last five drafts. Learn more about the NFL Draft history behind the #40 pick >>
The Saints used the 71st overall pick three times before in franchise history, selecting tight end Hobe Brenner in the third round of the 1981 NFL Draft, selecting defensive end Joel Smeenge in the third round of the 1990 NFL Draft and selecting running back Kendre Miller in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Additionally, the Saints have used the 93rd overall pick once before in franchise history, selecting linebacker Jim Kovach in the fourth round of the 1985 NFL Draft. The Saints used four third-round selections in the last five drafts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
