With new head coach Kellen Moore heading to the Bayou, the New Orleans Saints are heading in a fresh direction this offseason.
However, one constant is that the Saints are perennially in a difficult cap situation. That means even more emphasis has to be put on hitting studs in the draft and starters in later rounds. Here is a 7-Round NFL Mock Draft looking at who the Saints could add to make an instant impact.
7-Round New Orleans Saints NFL Mock Draft
With plenty of needs to fill, the Saints need to take the best player available. The 2025 NFL Draft is heavy with defensive players and prospects in the trenches, which will line up with their draft philosophy.
New Orleans will also want to develop the wide receiver and tight end positions. With Juwan Johnson an impending free agent, adding an authentic pass-catching tight end will be a difference-maker in this offense. Meanwhile, the wide receiver room needs to get younger, more dynamic, and more athletic.
Round 1, Pick 9: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
The NFL seems to be much higher on Mykel Williams. Draft analysts have been split over the Georgia defensive end’s projection, but one thing is for sure: he has elite traits.
Williams combines elite tools with untapped potential. At 6’5” and 260 pounds, he is physically impressive and excels against the run. However, his pass-rushing skills require further development.
With 14 sacks over three seasons, Williams is still raw, but his size, athleticism, and strength align with the profile of a modern pass rusher. His quick burst, agility, and acceleration provide a high upside in the NFL.
Round 2, Pick 40: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
Tre Harris is a powerful, physical wide receiver who thrives in contested catch situations and in the red zone. The Ole Miss Rebels wideout tested more athletically than expected at the 2025 NFL Combine, and his combination of size, power, and speed allows him to create separation and haul in passes.
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At 6’3” and 210 pounds, Harris is a nuanced route runner but a limited route tree. However, his body control, catch radius, and alignment versatility should allow him to be extremely productive in New Orleans.
Round 3, Pick 71: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami
With Juwan Johnson set to hit the open market, the Saints desperately need a difference-maker at tight end. Elijah Arroyo is a pass-catching specialist who can create separation with smooth, nuanced route running, clean hands, and plus-level athleticism.
Majorly underutilized by the Miami Hurricanes, only recording 35 receptions for 590 yards but seven touchdowns, Arroyo has the NFL frame and skill set to be a quarterback comfort blanket at the next level. While his run blocking needs refinement and development, the 5’4”, 251-pound tight end has immense upside in the NFL.
Round 3, Pick 93: Omar Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee
Omarr Norman-Lott is a quick, powerful defensive tackle who combines initial foot speed, burst, and strength to create leverage. The Tennessee Volunteers defensive tackle has refined hand technique and is a gifted mover, and he has the frame and skill set to be a difference-making interior weapon in the NFL.
The issue? An average of just 17 snaps per game in 2024 makes Norman-Lott a complete projection. Nevertheless, he is a projection with all the traits, tools, and athleticism to make the jump.
Round 4, Pick 111: Miles Frazier, OL, LSU
Miles Frazier is an ultra-physical interior offensive lineman who combines his high motor and toughness with athleticism. A versatile player who could feasibly play all three interior spots. At 6’5” and 325 pounds, Frazier is a solid pass protector and terrorizing run blocker.
However, he can get over his toes at times, but he bursts out of his stance and has a low center of gravity and punchy hands to displace defenders, which will make him a starter at the next level.
Round 4, Pick 130: Nohl Williams, DB, Cal
Nohl Williams is a lively, competitive corner who is extremely physical in press coverage while also having the fluid body control and athleticism to stick with receivers’ routes. The Cal Golden Bears’ corner has excellent closing speed and attacks the catch point with purpose and ferocity.
Round 6, Pick 186: Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia
Trevor Etienne is a powerful running back who has the low center of gravity to bulldoze through contact while also having the quick footwork and twitchy body control to make defenders miss in space. The 5,9”, 205-pound rusher is also a factor in the passing game and is an adequate receiver with sticky hands.
Round 7, Pick 250: Jimmy Horn Jr., WR, Colorado
A former high school track star, Jimmy Horn Jr. is an athletic wide receiver who is smooth through the catch and has speed through all three levels. While he is undersized at 5’10” and 170 pounds, and he does have drops on tape, his well-rounded route tree, twitchy movement, and stop-start ability provide a framework to develop as a late-round selection.
Round 7, Pick 254: Ahmed Hassanein, EDGE, Boise State
A productive edge rusher who is still evolving, Ahmed Hassanein is a raw pass rusher who has the athletic tools to be drafted.
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At 6’3” and 271 pounds, the Boise State Broncos pass rusher has 21 sacks in the last two seasons, showcasing incredible instincts and raw, physical pass-rushing tools.
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