MOCK DRAFT: New Orleans Saints Could Add Most Dominant WR In NFL Draft, Build Around Tyler Shough
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The New Orleans Saints could be on the verge of a pivotal rebuild, with a mock draft suggesting they target Arizona State's Jordan Tyson — a 21-year-old, 6'2", 203-pound wide receiver with elite route-running and playmaking ability — if his medicals clear. Despite a nagging hamstring injury that sidelined him from most pre-draft workouts, Tyson could become the centerpiece of a new passing attack built around rookie quarterback Tyler Shough. The mock draft also envisions a strategic trade-up to select versatile Michigan edge rusher Jay Sean Barham in round four, signaling a potential path forward for veteran Cam Jordan. Meanwhile, the Saints could use the draft to evaluate Alvin Kamara’s future by investing in a high-impact running back like Arkansas’s Mike Washington Jr. This draft, the podcast argues, isn’t just about 2026 — it’s about laying the foundation for 2027, 2028, and beyond, marking a critical transition from the franchise’s past era to a new one.
Jordan Tyson’s medical clearance could unlock a first-round selection that builds a dominant wide receiver trio around Tyler Shough
Trading up to pick Michigan’s Jay Sean Barham at #105 signals a strategic move to develop a versatile edge rusher while keeping Cam Jordan’s future open
Selecting Arkansas’s Mike Washington Jr. at #73 adds a high-effort, high-impact running back to complement Travis Hunter Jr. and assess Alvin Kamara’s long-term role
The Saints’ draft success hinges not just on individual picks, but on building a sustainable foundation for 2027 and beyond, not just 2026
Jeremiah Wright and Caleb Elarms-Or are developmental pieces designed to strengthen the interior offensive and defensive lines for future growth
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Welcome to Locked On Saints & Everydayer Club
Introductory segment promoting the Everydayer Club, an ad-free subscription with exclusive Discord access, and the podcast’s daily NFL coverage.
Jordan Tyson: The Medical-Driven Draft Gamble
“If his medicals check out, he could be another path to the Saints building around quarterback Tyler Shuck.”
First-Round Strategy: Building Around Shough
The mock draft prioritizes wide receiver and defensive back to complement the Saints’ recent offensive additions, with a focus on creating a deep, dynamic receiving corps.
Second-Round Pick: Keontae Scott at Slot Corner
“This guy is a disruptor through and through. And that's exactly what you want at that star slot nickel position.”
Draft as a Future-Setting Tool for Kamara & Jordan
“If the Saints were to invest highly in either one of those positions, they know that whether it's the team making the decision or them making the decision, it could potentially impact their future with the organization.”
“If the Saints were to invest highly in either one of those positions, they know that whether it's the team making the decision or them making the decision, it could potentially impact their future with the organization.”
“This guy is a disruptor through and through. And that's exactly what you want at that star slot nickel position.”
“If his medicals check out, he could be another path to the Saints building around quarterback Tyler Shuck.”
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