The Saints have entered their Derek Carr era. After a 9–8 season saw New Orleans miss out on both a division title and playoff berth based on a tiebreaker, the Saints are hoping to find the talent to push them back into the postseason in the 2024 NFL Draft.
With nine picks at their disposal, they have a good amount of ammo heading into the weekend in Detroit, though just two of their picks come in the first four rounds, meaning they might have to do some wheeling and dealing if they want to move up and grab their guy.
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There are plenty of areas where New Orleans could potentially improve, and in the NFC South, they might just be one or two play-makers away from running the division.
The Sporting News is tracking the Saints’ 2024 NFL Draft selections, from round one to seven. Follow along with the picks below.
Saints draft picks 2024: When does New Orleans pick next?
- Round 1, Pick No. 14: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
- Round 2, Pick No. 41 (via GB): Kool-Aid McKinstry CB Ala.
- Round 5, Pick No. 150: Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina
- Round 5, Pick No. 170: Bub Means, WR, Pitt
- Round 5, Pick No. 175: Jaylan Ford, LB, Texas
- Round 6, Pick No. 199: Khristian Boyd, DT, Northern Iowa
- Round 7, Pick No. 239: Josiah Ezirim, OT, Eastern Kentucky
Saints NFL Draft order 2024
| Round | Pick | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | OT Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State |
| 2 | 41 | CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama |
| 5 | 150 | QB Spencer Rattler |
| 5 | 170 | WR Bub Means |
| 6 | 175 | LB Jaylan Ford, Texas |
| 6 | 199 | DT Khristian Boyd, Northern Iowa |
| 7 | 239 | OT Josiah Ezirim, Eastern Kentucky |
Saints NFL Draft needs
- Wide receiver: Chris Olave made it clear last year that he’s ready to be a No. 1 receiver. Behind him, Rashid Shaheed is an impressive big-play threat, but there’s room on the depth chart for some more talent here.
- Offensive line: The Saints have gaps across the offensive line, and will be looking for some immediate talent to step in and take on a big role. New Orleans may very be in a “best lineman available” mode in the early rounds of the draft.
Saints mock draft 2024
Here is how the Saints’ draft could unfold in 2024, according to TSN’s Vinnie Iyer’s seven-round mock draft:
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | Olumuyiwa Fashanu | OT | Penn State |
| 2 | 45 | Edgerrin Cooper | LB | Texas A&M |
| 5 | 150 | Kalen King | CB | Penn State |
| 5 | 168 | Khristian Boyd | DT | Northern Iowa |
| 5 | 170 | Jaheim Bell | TE | Florida State |
| 5 | 175 | Dylan McMahon | G | NC State |
| 6 | 190 | Logan Lee | DT | Iowa |
| 6 | 199 | Kamal Hadden | CB | Tennessee |
| 7 | 239 | Gavin Hardison | QB | UTEP |
The first round of the NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 25 live from Detroit, Michigan.
