The New Orleans Saints have a lot to figure out in the 2025 NFL draft. Rookie head coach Kellen Moore will be looking to put his own stamp on the team with a strong class of rookies. Breaking down every New Orleans Saints draft pick as it happens during draft week.
The New Orleans Saints have multiple needs in the 2025 NFL draft, including quarterback, cornerback, and offensive line.
Notable Offseason Additions: DT Davon Godchaux (trade w/ NE), S Justin Reid (KC), WR Brandin Cooks (DAL), WR Velus Jones Jr. (CAR), TE Jack Stoll (MIA)
Round 1 – Pick 9 – Kelvin Banks Jr., Offensive Tackle, Texas
This is a no-nonsense pick from the New Orleans Saints, covering a need with a day one starter. The selection marks the second year in a row that the Saints have chosen an offensive lineman in the first round, rebuilding the position group for the future.
In 2024, it was Taliese Fuaga, who started the entire season at left tackle in his first season in New Orleans. He was a right tackle in college, and perhaps moves back there now with Kelvin Banks Jr. arriving.
Banks is a three-year starter at left tackle for the Texas Longhorns. However, the Saints configure the line in 2025, they’ve covered for the retirement of long-term starter Ryan Ramczyk. With that taken care of, perhaps they focus on a quarterback on day two…
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