4-Round New Orleans Saints 2026 Mock Draft: Brand new mock draft simulator gives Tyler Shough more help and improves defensive starters
A to Z Sports has launched its brand new mock draft simulator, and we’re celebrating with a new Saints mock draft. How did Kellen Moore improve the roster in this scenario?
The 2026 NFL Draft is just around the corner, and it’s proving to be a pivotal one for new Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis.
Plenty of questions remain about the future of certain veterans, like Alvin Kamara, and clear roster holes are still apparent on both sides of the football for the Saints. They must get better during the draft in a multitude of facets.
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8. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Cornerback is a need for the Saints, and I am interested to see how they navigate that premise. Alontae Taylor, who was in the nickel much of last year, left in free agency. Does one of Quincy Riley or Kool-Aid McKinstry swap into that spot after spending a lot of time outside in 2025?
Delane helps that situation immediately because he can be an outside starter and allow one of those other two to transition into the slot to take some pressure off them. The LSU product was the most dominant coverage man in college football in 2025.
“Delane checks a lot of boxes as a prospect. He’s an experienced player with scheme versatility and tangible traits that make him a reliable corner. His wrestling background shows up in the run game and at the catch point, where he turns into a bulldog.
There may be some concerns about his size and length, but the competitive will is evident with Delane. Few corners present the package of athleticism, long speed, and tenacity to play the run with as much effort as they do against the pass.” — Rob Gregson, A to Z Sports
42. Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
Chris Bell is often a name that goes here, but he was off the board already. Bernard is a great compliment to Chris Olave in the passing game, though. He’s a thicker build with size and isn’t scared to play over the middle at all.
Not to mention, Bernard blocks incredibly well in the run game for a WR, and Kellen Moore will notice that.
73. Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
As you can see, the lack of experience in the secondary has my antennas up back there. Wheatley plays with a ton of energy and really helped a disappointing Nittany Lions season have some exciting moments last year.
He’s a fantastic tackler who is not shy about laying the boom on screens or run plays.
132. Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati
Stopping the run was key at times for the Saints last year after it was a huge weakness the two seasons prior. Brandon Staley will want to add a nose tackle at some point in this class, and this value for Corleone makes a lot of sense for New Orleans.
136. Tyreak Sapp, EDGE, Florida
Sapp is a physical freak and isn’t afraid to show it. He’s got nice bend for his size and plays with a high motor. While he doesn’t have quite the potential of a guy who will go on day two, this sort of range is one where he can come in as depth and still find his way on to the field at times on defense for the Saints, behind Carl Granderson and Chase Young.
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