frog'S MOCK DRAFT

frog'S MOCK DRAFT
RUN ON FEB 11, 2026

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frog DRAFTING FOR THE
Saints

PICK: 8 RND: 1 (NO)

Caleb Downs

S Ohio State

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PICK: 42 RND: 2 (NO)

Akheem Mesidor

DL-EDGE Miami

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PICK: 73 RND: 3 (NO)

Darrell Jackson Jr.

DT Florida State

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PICK: 132 RND: 4 (NO)

Cade Klubnik

QB Clemson

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PICK: 136 RND: 4 (NO)

CJ Daniels

WR Miami

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PICK: 148 RND: 5 (NO)

Jalen Farmer

OG Kentucky

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PICK: 170 RND: 5 (NO)

Bryce Boettcher

LB Oregon

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PICK: 188 RND: 6 (NO)

Rayshaun Benny

DL Michigan

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Overall B-

ValueB- NeedB- TradesB- FutureB-

The Saints kept it disciplined and banked a B-.

The rest of the league had time to spare on Darrell Jackson Jr.; the Saints did not wait, grabbing him 21 spots ahead at pick No. 73. More right than wrong, and a B- to match.

They will regret leaving cornerback for another day if the season turns on it. They left with edge rusher solved and the rest of the wish list mostly ticked off.

The weekend tilted hard toward the defense.

Nothing here to lose sleep over, and plenty to feel decent about.

Pick8 Rnd1 Caleb Downs

In Round 1, Pick 8 they get a ballhawk on the back end at fair value. More want than need.

Pick42 Rnd2 Akheem Mesidor

Akheem Mesidor at the 42nd overall pick is a clear overpay, with better names still on the board. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.

Pick73 Rnd3 Darrell Jackson Jr.

This one needs a full-page explanation: Darrell Jackson Jr. in slot 73, miles early. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.

Pick132 Rnd4 Cade Klubnik

Cade Klubnik in the 132nd pick is fine work, a shade of surplus and no downside. It fills a real need, too.

Pick136 Rnd4 CJ Daniels

Good price on CJ Daniels in pick 136, a hair ahead of his grade with no real quibbles. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.