New Orleans Saints NFL Draft Tracker: Jordyn Tyson taken at No. 8, Other Picks and Instant Grade

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We have been saying the Saints would draft around Tyler Shough, and the first pick for the team is a player some say is the best wide receiver in this draft: Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson.

INSTANT GRADE: A. There is no question this was either the No. 1 need on this team or No. 2. And when Mansoor Delane was taken by the Chiefs at No. 6, it was either Caleb Downs or Tyson for them. It's a huge risk because of Tyson's injury history, but if he does remain on the field, he will be a star in this league.

With the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @Saints select Jordyn Tyson. @NewEraCap

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7:43 p.m.: Sonny Styles is going to Washington, so it is either Caleb Downs or Jordyn Tyson to New Orleans.

7:36 p.m.: Another SHOCKER, as a potential Saints target, Mansoor Delane of LSU, is headed to the Chiefs after their trade with the Browns. Could Tyson fall to the Saints? If not, it's likely Caleb Downs or Rueben Bain.

7:33 p.m.: Arvell Reese slipped to the fifth spot, and the New York Giants must feel like it's Chrstmas Day, as they take the Ohio State linebacker. Very few thought he would still be available at that spot. Then, the Kansas City Chiefs made a trade with the Cleveland Browns.

7:27 p.m.: First MAJOR surprise of this draft, and it certainly affects the Saints and their potential plans. Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate going fourth to the Tennessee Titans has got to be a shock to teams like New Orleans, who now have to think about trading up to get Jordyn Tyson.

With the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @Titans select Carnell Tate. @NewEraCap

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7:23 p.m.: Jeremiyah Love is headed to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 3, which quashes rumors the Saints would trade up AND the dream of trying to find a way to get the franchise-changing back.

7:19 p.m.: David Bailey goes to the Jets for the first mini-surprise, which moves Arvell Reese. There have been rumors that the Saints would move up to get him at No. 3. If it's going to happen, it has to be now.

The NFL Draft is underway, Fernando Mendoza is a Las Vegas Raider, and the New Orleans Saints currently hold the eighth pick. Will they remain at 8? Who will they take?

Here at Saints On SI, we will continue to update the entire three days of action with commentary on each move that involves the team – whether it be a selection, a trade or a player that had been rumored to come to New Orleans that is going somewhere else.

As of this pre-draft writing, New Orleans has eight total picks with one on Day 1, two on Day 2 and five on the final day.

Also, the Dattitude Podcast with Jim Derry, the publisher and beat writer for New Orleans Saints On SI, will co-host a live show with the Insiders at NOLA.com that begins at 6:30 p.m. CT and will last until Pick 32 is made.

The live show will give spoiler alerts on draft picks, as well as focus on selections from the perspective of a Saints fan. This post, meanwhile, will update in reverse chronological order with the latest news at the top. Stay with us!

New Orleans Saints 2026 NFL Draft Selections

Round 1, pick 8: TBA
Round 2, pick 10 (42): TBA
Round 3, pick 9 (73): TBA
Round 4, pick 32 (132 – from Seahawks): TBA
Round 4, pick 36 (136 – compensatory pick): TBA
Round 5, pick 10 (150): TBA
Round 5, pick 32 (172 – from Seahawks): TBA
Round 6, pick 9 (190): TBA

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