New Orleans Saints draft picks tracker: Updated list of 2026 selections, next pick predictions originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Despite a 6-11 record and last-place finish in the NFC South, there were some promising signs for the New Orleans Saints a year ago. The Saints, with young quarterback Tyler Shough, are hopeful that things are on the rise.The first order of business will be hitting the 2026 NFL Draft out of the park.
With eight picks, including the No. 8 pick in the first round, the Saints have some work to do.New Orleans Saints draft picks 2026Who did the Saints draft?The Saints made their first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Jordyn Tyson at No. 8.Round 1, Pick 8 - Jordan Tyson - Wide ReceiverRound 2, Pick 42Round 3, Pick 73Round 4, Pick 132Round 4, Pick 136Round 5, Pick 150Round 5, Pick 172 Round 6, Pick 190Prediction for Saints' next pick: Round 2, Pick No. 42After landing Tyson, I expect the Saints to go the defensive route.More:When do the Saints actually pick? Projected time for No. 8 pick in 2026 NFL DraftSaints NFL Draft needsWide receiver: Having Chris Olave makes needing a WR not as big of a need as some would think, but if I were the Saints, I'd be focused on adding another option with him.Edge: The Saints have been looking for a dominant edge rusher for what seems like a year or two now.
Reuben Bain could be there. Maybe Arvell Reese or David Bailey is, too? Probably not, but it would be a good problem to have for New Orleans.More Saints news:Daniel Jeremiah predicts Saints trade into top 3 in NFL Draft for game wrecker Saints projected to draft Ohio State standout, just not WR Carnell TateSaints might pass on WR with No. 8 pick for Chris Olave reason