A massive talking point of every NFL draft cycle is which teams will select which players, or, more importantly to some fans, which position. Many still believe the position of need supersedes talent, and while it has been proven time and time again that this typically is not the case outside of quarterbacks, it is still discussed as the truth.
That said, in the 2026 class, there is a perfect mix of high-end talent at a position of need for the Saints to consider, that being LSU Tigers cornerback Mansoor Delane. With corner being a massive draw at the moment, Delane could be in play at pick No. 8, marking the first-ever Saints first-round pick from the school. In a brief discussion pre-draft with Drew Collings for FanSided, Delane highlighted the opportunity to play for defensive coordinator Brandon Staley.
"Sure, it would be cool, just got talking to coach Staley, I love that guy, really smart, so really just, it would be a blessing to play for a team like that," Delane said.
Hearing that he has had the opportunity to speak with Staley and appreciates him so far is a positive sign, especially right before the draft day comes around. Adding a talent like Delane would really raise both the floor and ceiling of this Saints defense, as good coverage can make up for a lot of deficiencies in a unit.
Delane, Kool-Aid McKinstry, and Quincy Riley are a fun trio to build around for the future, especially considering all three would be on smaller-scale deals for at least another full season. While it may not be the expected pick by many mock draft enthusiasts, it should be watched for as Roger Goodell takes the podium for the eighth time Thursday night.
NEW YORK - APRIL 29: Former USC running back Reggie Bush with his family after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 29, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)NEW ORLEANS - APRIL 29: (L-R) General Manager Mickey Loomis, 2006 second overall NFL draft pick Reggie Bush, and head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints pose together during a press conference on April 29, 2006 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)April 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; Former USC running back Reggie Bush holds up the number one Saints jersey with new head coach Sean Payton during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David MercerApril 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; Saints general manager Mickey Loomis anouncing former USC running back Reggie Bush while answering questions from the New Orleans media during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David MercerApril 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; Former USC running back Reggie Bush smiles while answering questions from the New Orleans media along with new head coach Sean Payton during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David MercerApril 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; New head coach Sean Payton during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David MercerApril 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; Former USC running back Reggie Bush smiles whil answering questions from the New Orleans media during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David MercerNEW YORK - APRIL 22: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (R) introduces Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. Brees then announced that the Saints had selected Patrick Robinson from Florida State with the last pick of the first round (number 32 overall). (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)NEW YORK - APRIL 22: (L-R) Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints shares a laugh with Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little during the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)NEW YORK - APRIL 22: Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints announces that the Saints selected Patrick Robinson from the Florida State with the number 32 overall pick during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)NEW YORK - APRIL 22: Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints announces that the Saints selected Patrick Robinson from the Florida State with the number 32 overall pick during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) greets Cameron Jordan, #24 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints, on stage during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Cameron Jordan/Getty Images)Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) is introduced as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY SportsApr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) is introduced as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY SportsApr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY SportsApr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) is introduced as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY SportsNEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) greets Mark Ingram, #28 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints, on stage during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY SportsApr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY SportsNEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 31: A fan in a nun's habit holds up a New Orleans Saints jersey at the NFL Draft display during the Super Bowl XLVII NFL Experience at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on January 31, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)Apr 25, 2013; New York, NY, USA; St. Jude's research hospital patient Markell Gregoire (left) and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) introduce Kenny Vaccaro (Texas) as the number fifteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY SportsNEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with a jersey after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Andrus Peat (Stanford) poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number 13th overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY SportsApr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY SportsApr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) hugs with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY SportsApr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) reacts with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY SportsApr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Marshon Lattimore poses after being selected as the number 11 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsApr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Marshon Lattimore poses with commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number 11 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsApr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ryan Ramczyk (Wisconsin) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 32 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY SportsPHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Marshon Lattimore of Ohio State visits the SiriusXM NFL Radio talkshow after being picked #11 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for SiriusXM)PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Ryan Ramczyk of Wisconsin visits the SiriusXM NFL Radio talkshow after being picked #32 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for SiriusXM)ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "ON THE CLOCK" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "ON THE CLOCK" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Marcus Davenport of UTSA greets fans after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Marcus Davenport of UTSA after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Marcus Davenport of UTSA after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Marcus Davenport with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number fourteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY SportsApr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Marcus Davenport with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number fourteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY SportsApr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Godell announces the pick of Texas-San Antonio defensive end Marcus Davenport by the New Orleans Saints during the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsApr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the pick of the New Orleans Saints during the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsUNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the New Orleans Saints, Head Coach Sean Payton speaks via teleconference after being selected during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Cesar Ruiz reacts after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Cesar Ruiz reacts after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)Apr 29, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A New Orleans Saints fan cheers before the 2021 NFL Draft at First Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsApr 29, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell greets a New Orleans Saints fan sitting in the commissioners chair on stage during the 2021 NFL Draft at First Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsCLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces Payton Turner as the 28th selection by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces Payton Turner as the 28th selection by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Chris Olave poses onstage after being selected 11th by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave celebrates with fans after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-USA TODAY SportsApr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave celebrates with fans after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-USA TODAY SportsApr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsApr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsApr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsApr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsApr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave is announced as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Chris Olave celebrates onstage after being selected 11th by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Northern Iowa offensive tackle Trevor Penning is announced as the nineteenth overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsApr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Northern Iowa offensive tackle Trevor Penning after being selected as the nineteenth overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 29: Cam Jordan (R) and Dustin Poirier announce the New Orleans Saints' 49th overall pick during round two of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Clemson defensive lineman Bryan Bresee after being selected by the New Orlean Saints twenty ninth overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsKANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 28: New Orleans Saints fans react to their teams selection in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station on April 28, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Oregon State Beavers tackle Taliese Fuaga is selected as the No. 14 pick of the first round by the New Orleans Saints during the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsKelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas was was selected 9th overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field on April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Texas Longhorns tackle Kelvin Banks is selected as the No. 9 pick by the New Orleans Saints during the NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesFormer New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the team’s selection with the 40th overall pick during the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinFormer New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the team’s selection with the 40th overall pick during the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinApr 25, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Former New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the team’s selection with the 40th overall pick during the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Tork Mason/USA Today Network via Imagn Images1 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesNEW YORK - APRIL 29: Former USC running back Reggie Bush with his family after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 29, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)1 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesNEW YORK - APRIL 29: Former USC running back Reggie Bush with his family after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 29, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)2 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesNEW ORLEANS - APRIL 29: (L-R) General Manager Mickey Loomis, 2006 second overall NFL draft pick Reggie Bush, and head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints pose together during a press conference on April 29, 2006 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)3 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApril 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; Former USC running back Reggie Bush holds up the number one Saints jersey with new head coach Sean Payton during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David Mercer4 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApril 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; Saints general manager Mickey Loomis anouncing former USC running back Reggie Bush while answering questions from the New Orleans media during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David Mercer5 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApril 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; Former USC running back Reggie Bush smiles while answering questions from the New Orleans media along with new head coach Sean Payton during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David Mercer6 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApril 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; New head coach Sean Payton during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David Mercer7 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApril 29, 2006; New Orleans, LA, USA; Former USC running back Reggie Bush smiles whil answering questions from the New Orleans media during a press conference at the New Orleans Saints training facility Saturday night after Bush was selected second overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2006 John David Mercer8 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesNEW YORK - APRIL 22: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (R) introduces Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. Brees then announced that the Saints had selected Patrick Robinson from Florida State with the last pick of the first round (number 32 overall). (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)9 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesNEW YORK - APRIL 22: (L-R) Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints shares a laugh with Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little during the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)10 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesNEW YORK - APRIL 22: Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints announces that the Saints selected Patrick Robinson from the Florida State with the number 32 overall pick during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)11 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesNEW YORK - APRIL 22: Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints announces that the Saints selected Patrick Robinson from the Florida State with the number 32 overall pick during the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)12 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesNEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) greets Cameron Jordan, #24 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints, on stage during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Cameron Jordan/Getty Images)13 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) is introduced as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports14 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) is introduced as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports15 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces defensive end Cameron Jordan (California) as the number twenty four overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports16 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; Running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) is introduced as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports17 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesNEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) greets Mark Ingram, #28 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints, on stage during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)18 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports19 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces running back Mark Ingram (Alabama) as the number twenty eight overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports20 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesNEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 31: A fan in a nun's habit holds up a New Orleans Saints jersey at the NFL Draft display during the Super Bowl XLVII NFL Experience at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on January 31, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)21 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 25, 2013; New York, NY, USA; St. Jude's research hospital patient Markell Gregoire (left) and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) introduce Kenny Vaccaro (Texas) as the number fifteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports22 / 72Deep dive on Saints' first-round trade history under GM Mickey LoomisNEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)23 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesNEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)24 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesNEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Brandin Cooks of the Oregon State Beavers poses with a jersey after he was picked #20 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)25 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Andrus Peat (Stanford) poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number 13th overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports26 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports27 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) hugs with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports28 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) reacts with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 11 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports29 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Marshon Lattimore poses after being selected as the number 11 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports30 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Marshon Lattimore poses with commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number 11 overall pick by the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports31 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ryan Ramczyk (Wisconsin) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 32 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports32 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesPHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Marshon Lattimore of Ohio State visits the SiriusXM NFL Radio talkshow after being picked #11 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for SiriusXM)33 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesPHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Ryan Ramczyk of Wisconsin visits the SiriusXM NFL Radio talkshow after being picked #32 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for SiriusXM)34 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "ON THE CLOCK" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)35 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "ON THE CLOCK" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)36 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)37 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)38 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)39 / 72Deep dive on Saints' first-round trade history under GM Mickey LoomisARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Marcus Davenport of UTSA greets fans after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)40 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Marcus Davenport of UTSA after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)41 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Marcus Davenport of UTSA after he was picked #14 overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)42 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Marcus Davenport with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number fourteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports43 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Marcus Davenport with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number fourteen overall pick to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports44 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Godell announces the pick of Texas-San Antonio defensive end Marcus Davenport by the New Orleans Saints during the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports45 / 722026 NFL Draft bold predictions: Who, and where, will the Saints pick?Apr 26, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the pick of the New Orleans Saints during the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports46 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesUNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the New Orleans Saints, Head Coach Sean Payton speaks via teleconference after being selected during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)47 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesUNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Cesar Ruiz reacts after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)48 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesUNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Cesar Ruiz reacts after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)49 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 29, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A New Orleans Saints fan cheers before the 2021 NFL Draft at First Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports50 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 29, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell greets a New Orleans Saints fan sitting in the commissioners chair on stage during the 2021 NFL Draft at First Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports51 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesCLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces Payton Turner as the 28th selection by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)52 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesCLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces Payton Turner as the 28th selection by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)53 / 72Deep dive on Saints' first-round trade history under GM Mickey LoomisLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Chris Olave poses onstage after being selected 11th by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)54 / 72Deep dive on Saints' first-round trade history under GM Mickey LoomisApr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave celebrates with fans after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports55 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave celebrates with fans after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports56 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports57 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports58 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports59 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports60 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave is announced as the eleventh overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports61 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 28: Chris Olave celebrates onstage after being selected 11th by the New Orleans Saints during round one of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)62 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Northern Iowa offensive tackle Trevor Penning is announced as the nineteenth overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports63 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Northern Iowa offensive tackle Trevor Penning after being selected as the nineteenth overall pick to the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports64 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 29: Cam Jordan (R) and Dustin Poirier announce the New Orleans Saints' 49th overall pick during round two of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)65 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Clemson defensive lineman Bryan Bresee after being selected by the New Orlean Saints twenty ninth overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports66 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesKANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 28: New Orleans Saints fans react to their teams selection in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station on April 28, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)67 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Oregon State Beavers tackle Taliese Fuaga is selected as the No. 14 pick of the first round by the New Orleans Saints during the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports68 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesKelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas was was selected 9th overall by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field on April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.69 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Texas Longhorns tackle Kelvin Banks is selected as the No. 9 pick by the New Orleans Saints during the NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images70 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesFormer New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the team’s selection with the 40th overall pick during the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin71 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesFormer New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the team’s selection with the 40th overall pick during the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin72 / 72LOOK: Photos from past New Orleans Saints draft classesApr 25, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Former New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk announces the team’s selection with the 40th overall pick during the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Tork Mason/USA Today Network via Imagn ImagesThis article originally appeared on Saints Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: LSU Tigers corner Mansoor Delane talks Saints