The New Orleans Saints could go in several directions when the 2025 NFL draft kicks off on Friday, but a lot will likely come down to who is left on the board when they hit the clock at No. 9 overall
A star wide receiver? A do-it-all tight end? How about a quarterback of the future? Maybe an edge rusher to help the transition on the defensive side of the ball? It's all on table.
With all that in mind, here's Mike Detillier's final mock draft ahead of the 2025 NFL draft, which kicks off Thursday in Green Bay. The Saints currently hold nine selections, including No. 9 overall in the first round.
1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (Fla)
2. Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
3. New York Giants: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, HB, Boise State
7. New York Jets: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
8. Carolina Panthers: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
9. New Orleans Saints, Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
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10. Chicago Bears: Mykel Williams, DE, Georgia
11. San Francisco 49ers: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
12. Dallas Cowboys: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
13. Miami Dolphins: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
14. Indianapolis Colts: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
15. Atlanta Falcons: Mike Green, DE, Marshall
16. Arizona Cardinals: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Shemar Stewart, DE, Texas A&M
18. Seattle Seahawks: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
19. Tampa Bay Bucs: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
20. Denver Broncos: Omarion Hampton, HB, North Carolina
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
23. Green Bay Packers: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
24. Minnesota Vikings: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
25. Houston Texans: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
26. Los Angeles Rams: Grey Zabel, C/G, North Dakota State
27. Baltimore Ravens: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
28. Detroit Lions: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
29. Washington Commanders: TreVeyon Henderson, HB, Ohio State
30. Buffalo Bills: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss … this pick likely gets traded to a QB-needy team
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