As the New Orleans Saints get set for the 2025 NFL Draft in just under a month, things are starting to get interesting toward the top of the order.
Holding the no. 9 overall pick in the draft, the Saints must be prepared for anything to happen, quite frankly. With a ho-hum quarterback class and a top-heavy first round, they could come away with a future star.
After the elite talent drops off in the first round, though, there is a lot of similar talent for the next 40 or 50 picks according to many outlets and scouts. So, maybe the Saints also make a move to try and acquire additional capital down the line.
Regardless of what we may think now, the draft will undoubtedly be full of surprise moves and trades. Could the Saints get on board with one or two of them? Let's dive into some realistic situations the Saints could be a part of early on.
The Saints should try to lure a RB-needy team into a deal in Round 2
The second round could see New Orleans take advantage of a run on running backs. Their no. 40 selection is sandwiched between the Bears' picks at 39 and 41. But, the Cowboys pick at no. 44 and, if the Bears take a running back with the first of those picks after seeing the likes of Ashton Jeanty go in the first round, then Dallas might get nervous.
Moving back just four spots, the Saints are able to net another top-150 pick in the process. It's minor, but New Orleans takes advantage while the iron was hot.
New Orleans might be able to move up for the perfect WR target
The Saints could use another wide receiver, and Iowa State's Jayden Higgins is a borderline second-round prospect who could be had at the end of the round. With a pair of picks in both the third and fourth rounds, New Orleans could use two of them to move on up and snag their guy. Washington is no stranger to making trades, so why not give them a call and take advantage of Higgins falling?
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In Higgins, New Orleans gets a 6-foot-4 prospect with a ton of raw talent who could become a go-to target in the near future. With Chris Olave's future seemingly up in the air whether it be due to injury concerns or a potential trade, at some point, Higgins brings necessary reinforcement to the wide receiver room.
The Saints could surprise and move up for a QB
The Saints are anything but set at quarterback for the future. Derek Carr is still on this team, but New Orleans has to start planning for the future. If Shedeur Sanders were to last past the top four picks, then it could be show time.
New Orleans grabs Sanders who will sit behind Carr, for now, but also has Kellen Moore there now to help in his development. The Saints are likely a much more appealing spot for Sanders, too, rather than potentially going to a team like Cleveland or Tennessee, which had been in the realm of possibilities over the last few months.