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The New Orleans Saints will have some great options to select from in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but some prospects that could be available rank above the rest. Every year, prospects drop more than expected in the first round and beyond. This could be for many reasons, but in the top 10, one main reason is that other teams like other prospects. This is where the Saints can really benefit at pick 9. New Orleans does not have a position that needs to be addressed in the first round, and this flexibility allows them to take advantage of any prospect starting to slide a bit. Players like Cam Ward, Abdul Carter, and Travis Hunter would be the top-tier options for the Saints at 9, but there is nearly a 0% chance they drop that much. So, looking at the rest of the top 10 potential prospects, three prospects come to mind that would fit the bill of perfect scenario options in the first round.
The running back class in this year’s draft is one of the best group of prospects seen for a long time. There is top-end talent, great day 2 starters, and fantastic depth on day 3. This is why teams may not be smart enough to choose one high in the draft, but Boise State's running back, Ashton Jeanty, is different. Last year, Jeanty had one of the greatest running back seasons in college football history, almost beat out generational talent Travis Hunter for Heisman, and led his team to the playoffs. Adding a running back to a roster that has so many issues may be questionable, and the Saints will probably get failing grades for this selection from most of the national media. Still, the team needs talent, and Jeanty is one of the best players in the class. Saints head coach Kellen Moore has seen how much a dominant running back can change an offense. There is also a connection between Moore and Jeanty, who also led Boise State to years of success.
The Saints’ run defense last season wasn't good and improvements need to be made this offseason. Trading for defensive tackle Davon Godchaux by only giving up a future 7th round pick was an amazing move and started the process of improving this defensive line. They also retained all of their defensive tackle depth this offseason, so the room pretty full, but adding another player there from the draft would still be a good idea. In the top 10, there is only one defensive tackle prospect the Saints should select, and he is a game wreaker. Mason Graham out of Michigan has been one of the top prospects in the draft for most of the season. His size has become a...
