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By this time of the offseason, sometimes fans and analysts alike have a good idea of where certain NFL teams are thinking about the draft. For the New Orleans Saints this year, that's simply not the case.

Kellen Moore's regime has kept everything close to the vest when it comes to their interest in certain prospects. Their targets have remained unknown for the most part, outside of their clear interest in the quarterback class in some capacity.

Saints remain unpredictable

ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid agrees with the unpredictable nature for the Saints in round one of this year's draft. He believes that they are the toughest team to predict right now. 

I agree with this sentiment fully. With other teams, there are extremely clear needs. For the Saints, they have plenty of needs, but they do not all match up to how the top eight picks will fall ahead of them. 

They're not landing a two-way athlete like Travis Hunter - or a pass rusher like Abdul Carter. The top QB prospect in the class in Cam Ward is strongly expected to be the first overall selection for the Tennessee Titans. 

With that, New Orleans' staff and front office must remain fluid on night one of the draft. They will have to adjust based on what other teams do and avoid reaching based on needs alone. 

The Saints are currently the betting favorites to pick Shedeur Sanders, too. If you told someone that a month ago, they would have looked at you like you were insane. Now, it is a legitimate reality if he doesn't get taken second or third. 

According to FanDuel, the Saints are now the favorites to pick Colorado Buffaloes QB Shedeur Sanders. They're sitting with +300 odds at this moment, but that number remains fluid. 

The unknown builds in New Orleans

When it comes to free agency, New Orleans made some notable additions that will play a role in their round one plans, too. They signed veteran safety Justin Reid, who should start. The took safety out of the discussion most likely for round one. The Saints brought back tight end Juwan Johnson on a three-year deal, casting a shadow to a potential Tyler Warren pick in round one. 

They've added some veterans cornerbacks, but that still feels like a major need for their defense. They need another starting-level outside CB, but that task may be tough to manage with their first pick. I could see them attacking that need with a hopeful mind on day two. 

Finally, the pass rush improved with the return of Chase Young. With Young and Carl Granderson under contract for multiple seasons, I am not sold on edge rusher as the top-notch need that should force NO to take one in round one. 

All in all, there are more questions than answers for the Saints with the ninth overall selection. It truly feels like the mystery has hit a new peak for them in recent weeks. Don't expect that to shift anytime soon, either.