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re: Draft Prospects Thread
Posted on 3/30/26 at 7:31 pm to Lester Earl
Posted on 3/30/26 at 7:31 pm to Lester Earl
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If Cooper played for Ohio st, he’d be drafted ____
I think he is a first rounder.
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Posted on 3/30/26 at 7:47 pm to Chalkywhite84
looking through the interior D-line talent there isn't really anyone that seems like the cream of the crop. That's a position that isn't really talent rich so other positions will get picked more than usual?
I wonder if the Saints would trade away some draft picks for a veteran presence on the interior. Nothing crazy like a 1st or a 2nd hopefully.
just a thought. I mean I think the Saints feel like they have their QB don't waste anytime giving him weapons and tightening up the D.
I wonder if the Saints would trade away some draft picks for a veteran presence on the interior. Nothing crazy like a 1st or a 2nd hopefully.
just a thought. I mean I think the Saints feel like they have their QB don't waste anytime giving him weapons and tightening up the D.
Posted on 3/30/26 at 7:54 pm to LooseCannon22282
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If tweet fails to load, click here. seems like an intelligent good ole baw with a little edge to him. Didn’t realize he started out at MTSU before GT
Posted on 3/30/26 at 8:07 pm to GynoSandberg
fricking A !
when you posted about how he was moving people at the Senior Bowl that got my attention.
The Senior Bowl has become more one on one drill based the defensive guys usually own the week. But he wasn't having any of that.
probably won't make it past the 3rd round. And could very well go in the second. He buries people in the run game also.
when you posted about how he was moving people at the Senior Bowl that got my attention.
The Senior Bowl has become more one on one drill based the defensive guys usually own the week. But he wasn't having any of that.
probably won't make it past the 3rd round. And could very well go in the second. He buries people in the run game also.
This post was edited on 3/30/26 at 8:09 pm
Posted on 3/31/26 at 7:59 pm to LooseCannon22282
watching the Ross Tucker pod that they did today I didn't realize Jason Taylor coached Bain this year at Miami on the D-line.
side note, I tried to find a wager to make on who the Saints would take at #8 on DraftKings.
they are currently stopped at through the first six teams fwiw.
I also thought it was interesting you could place a bet on what position all the NFC South teams were going to pick in Round 1 except the Saints.
subject to change of course,
side note, I tried to find a wager to make on who the Saints would take at #8 on DraftKings.
they are currently stopped at through the first six teams fwiw.
I also thought it was interesting you could place a bet on what position all the NFC South teams were going to pick in Round 1 except the Saints.
subject to change of course,
Posted on 3/31/26 at 10:56 pm to LooseCannon22282
Gerald McCoy had a good post about Bain on Twitter today. Was very encouraging and emphasized he will need the right kind of coach like the kind he had at Miami (Jason Taylor.)
SFP would melt but I wouldn’t mind Bain in the slightest
SFP would melt but I wouldn’t mind Bain in the slightest
Posted on 4/3/26 at 9:07 am to WicKed WayZ
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Posted on 4/3/26 at 10:23 am to GynoSandberg
Posted on 4/3/26 at 12:12 pm to GynoSandberg
Is he one of the brothers that attacked juicy?
Posted on 4/4/26 at 7:52 pm to goatmilker
LINK
Baldy's Big Board interior D-line
around the 1:30 mark he talks about how the consensus from talking to scout is the strength of the draft is in the defensive front seven.
can't imagine the Saints not taking a 1st or 2nd round pick from that specific group. We'll see.
Baldy's Big Board interior D-line
around the 1:30 mark he talks about how the consensus from talking to scout is the strength of the draft is in the defensive front seven.
can't imagine the Saints not taking a 1st or 2nd round pick from that specific group. We'll see.
This post was edited on 4/4/26 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 4/6/26 at 11:58 am to LooseCannon22282
Eli Heidenreich - NFL.com prospect page
NFLDraftBuzz:
ProFootballNetwork - Highest rated players at Shrine Bowl
Underdog Dynasty
Highlight footage starts at 11:45
He's someone I wouldn't mind with our last or maybe second to last pick (#172 or #190). I think he could might develop into a versatile weapon, but at a minimum, could free up an gameday roster spot by performing triple-duty (spell players at RB, WR, and provide special teams work).
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Height
6’ 0’’
Weight
198 lbs
Arm
29 1/4’’
Hand
9 1/2’’
NFLDraftBuzz:
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Scouting Report: Strengths
-Tracks the deep ball with outstanding body control, adjusting mid-stride to pull in throws over his shoulder like a natural receiver despite playing the "snipe" position.
-Averaged over 18 yards per catch across his entire college career, and that number holds up whether you watch the tape against Tulsa or against Notre Dame.
-Compact, powerful frame plays bigger than his listed size; consistently falls forward on carries and absorbs contact from bigger defenders without going down easy.
-Genuine dual-threat ability is not a gimmick here. He carried the ball nearly 170 times in college and averaged 6.8 yards per attempt with a decisive, north-south running style.
-Creates separation on crossing routes with quick feet and an understanding of leverage that belies his limited route tree; defenders struggle to stay attached when he changes direction.
-Willing and tough as a lead blocker in Navy's Wing-T scheme, sticking his face into defensive linemen without hesitation despite giving up significant weight in those matchups.
-Ball security is outstanding: just one fumble across 1,138 offensive snaps over three seasons, and his drop rate stayed remarkably low throughout his career.
-The intangible makeup is off the charts. A team captain, Naval Academy graduate, and future Marine officer who delivered in the biggest moments, including that fourth-and-goal catch against Army.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
-The route tree is a real concern. Most of his production came on slants, posts, go routes, and screens, and NFL defensive backs will sit on those concepts all day.
-Pass protection was essentially nonexistent in his college film. He rarely picked up blitzers, and when he did, the technique was raw and unreliable.
-Open-field elusiveness is lacking; he runs through contact well but does not make defenders miss one-on-one with wiggle or shake, limiting his yards-after-catch upside.
-The Wing-T scheme created a ton of manufactured touches and schemed-open looks, which makes it difficult to separate his talent from the offense's design on many plays.
-Competition level in the AAC is a legitimate question mark, and his production dipped noticeably against the best defenses he faced, like the 20-yard receiving day against Notre Dame.
ProFootballNetwork - Highest rated players at Shrine Bowl
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RB: Eli Heidenreich, Navy
PFSN CFB RB Impact Score: 80.5
The position designation may say “running back,” but Eli Heidenreich defies traditional categorisation.
Navy’s senior snipe became the first player in school history to surpass 200 receiving yards in a game when he erupted for 243 yards and three touchdowns against Air Force — his 82-yard catch-and-run earlier in the season against South Florida had already made him the programme’s all-time receiving yards leader.
He is just the second FBS player since 1956 to rush for 475-plus yards and record 925-plus receiving yards in the same season, joining Tavon Austin’s 2012 West Virginia campaign. Heidenreich finished 2025 with 499 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 77 carries while adding 51 catches for a school-record 941 receiving yards and six scores.
His 16 career receiving touchdowns are the most in Navy history.
PFSN’s CFB Running Back Impact Score of 80.5 places him 42nd, though that number fails to capture his unique skill set as a hybrid weapon. For NFL offensive coordinators seeking versatile chess pieces, Heidenreich’s film offers creative possibilities that transcend positional labels.
Underdog Dynasty
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As far as an NFL comparison, Heidenreich models his game after Christian McCaffrey. Any comparison to a 3-time First Team All-Pro and Offensive Player of the Year is certainly ambitious, but the two produced nearly identical Combine numbers. The differences are marginal at best — one inch in height, four pounds in weight, 0.04 seconds in the 40-yard dash, two inches in the vertical jump, and one inch in the broad jump. And stylistically, both double as capable rushers and receivers, each completing the rare feat of a 100-yard rushing / 100-yard receiving outing at the college level.
“It’s a big jump, but I’ve always looked up to Christian McCaffrey,” Heidenreich said. “He’s an incredible player. If you compare me and him, you put our Combine numbers side by side, I think we look very similar. Similar build, height, weight — it’s kind of funny. As a running back, I’d be able to do a lot of things he does in the receiving game.”
Highlight footage starts at 11:45
He's someone I wouldn't mind with our last or maybe second to last pick (#172 or #190). I think he could might develop into a versatile weapon, but at a minimum, could free up an gameday roster spot by performing triple-duty (spell players at RB, WR, and provide special teams work).
Posted on 4/6/26 at 8:06 pm to LooseCannon22282
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The Saints are expected to address the WR/TE positions in the draft, per @TonyPauline
“It could be a situation where the team takes Kenyon Sadiq with its first-round pick, then drafts a pass rusher in the second round and finishes out Day 2 with a WR such as Elijah Sarratt.”
Posted on 4/6/26 at 8:14 pm to jamal
if the Saints don't anything in the first few rounds to help the front seven then I don't know what they are doing. Maybe a draft day trade for a player from another team that Staley likes?
Just something.
I'd take a WR round 1 and even a space eater in Round 2 on defense.
Just something.
I'd take a WR round 1 and even a space eater in Round 2 on defense.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 8:56 pm to LooseCannon22282
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if the Saints don't anything in the first few rounds to help the front seven then I don't know what they are doing
I think some people are forgetting about Vernon Broughton. Getting him back is like drafting a DT in the 3rd round.
Posted on 4/6/26 at 9:04 pm to SaintTigerPel
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I think some people are forgetting about Vernon Broughton. Getting him back is like drafting a DT in the 3rd round.
Saints let Bullard go and Cam Jordan is still unsigned. Granderson is a good player but isn't an impact player.
If Broughton hits, then great but we have no proof that he will. You cannot just assume. You follow the board and the potential needs.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 1:37 pm to LooseCannon22282
Seeing lots and lots of smoke around the Saints and Carnell Tate
Which means we’re going after Delane or McCoy
Which means we’re going after Delane or McCoy
Posted on 4/9/26 at 7:08 pm to WicKed WayZ
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If tweet fails to load, click here. Saints have never drafted a guy who has taken a top 30 visit with them. Tate is one of our top 30 guys so far fwiw
Posted on 4/9/26 at 8:03 pm to GynoSandberg
I saw that. That’s very interesting lol
Posted on 4/9/26 at 9:13 pm to jamal
Jordyn Tyson will be visiting
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