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2026 Draft
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2024 DRAFTING FOR THESaints
Draft Selections
Draft Grade — Saints
Overall
B-
ValueB
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
The Saints left with their quarterback, and a B- to match. Start where it matters. The Saints took Garrett Nussmeier to run the offense for the next decade, and every other decision this weekend bends around that one.
The Royer pick alone nudges the whole weekend up a notch. They will need Luckie to outplay his draft slot in a hurry to justify it.
The edge rusher spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at.
Add it up and it is a good, unfussy class.
Pick Analysis
Pick5
Rnd1
Garrett Nussmeier
In the 5th overall pick they get their quarterback of the future. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick37
Rnd2
Carnell Tate
A quiet steal in the Round 2 slot: Carnell Tate for less than the market said. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick69
Rnd3
Michael Taaffe
They barely believed it either: Michael Taaffe still on the board at Round 3, Pick 5. A minor need, but a need all the same.
Pick105
Rnd4
Joe Royer
A tight end of that caliber at pick No. 105 is the definition of value, full stop. The roster fit checks out.
Pick138
Rnd4
Raylen Wilson
Raylen Wilson in slot 138 is the kind of fall that makes a whole class. Useful depth more than a marquee fix.
Pick144
Rnd5
Desmond Reid
Desmond Reid at the 144th pick is a clear overpay, with better names still on the board. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick183
Rnd6
Lawson Luckie
Lawson Luckie in No. 183 is a reach so steep the board needed a second look to believe it. A need, and now a little less of one.