As rookie minicamp is set to kickoff on Friday, the New Orleans Saints have announced that seven of their eight-player draft class have now been signed.
The following players have now signed their rookie deals:
- Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson (Round 1, Pick 8)
- Georgia TE Oscar Delp (Round 3, Pick 73)
- Auburn G Jeremiah Wright (Round 4, Pick 132)
- North Dakota State WR Bryce Lance (Round 4, Pick 136)
- Ohio State CB Lorenzo Styles Jr. (Round 5, Pick 172)
- LSU WR/RS Barion Brown (Round 6, Pick 190)
- Iowa CB TJ Hall (Round 7, Pick 219)
The lone unsigned selection isn’t surprising, second-round defensive tackle out of Georgia, Christen Miller. The ongoing deliberation of guaranteed money for second-round draft picks hasn’t slowed one bit.
The table is set for Miller to receive a fully guaranteed deal with 2026 No. 38 overall selection, safety Treydan Stukes, getting a 100% guaranteed deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. Last year’s No. 40 overall selection, Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, also earned one.
It appears likely that Miller will earn a boost from last year’s No. 42 overall selection, New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor. The former LSU pass-catcher earned a 91% guaranteed deal, up 55% from the season before.
It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Saints await the fate of the No. 41 overall contract first, but it’s widely expected that Miller will see a completely, or very close to completely, promised deal by the time all is said and done.
