The Saints were projected to select Michigan defensive back Will Johnson, who entered the 2024 college football season as a likely top five pick, at the number nine slot in 2025's draft. "He was banged up last season, so we didn't get to see his best for much of the year," Athlon Sports' Luke Easterling wrote .

The New Orleans Saints met with a lot of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL draft class at this year's combine, trying to gain a better understanding of the players available to them in April. They have diversified their portfolio in a sense when it comes to these meetings as well,

In the most recent mock draft from Mel Kiper, he has the New Orleans Saints selecting an offensive weapon at pick No. 9 to bolster their young core.

It's tough to project the NFL Draft over a month ahead of it. That being said, mock drafts are fun, and the New Orleans Saints currently own a top ten selection in this year's draft. Defensive line? Offensive weapon?

Many post-combine mock drafts have the Saints addressing their defense, but don't count out Penn State tight end Tyler Warren.

The New Orleans Saints' roster will have a lot more of a future outlook by the time the 2025 NFL Draft rolls around. Free agency and salary cap cut candidates will mold what they look like before grabbing a rookie class.