The Saints are projected to select Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 8 overall, adding an elite, versatile playmaker to anchor Brandon Staley’s defense.
Saints pick odds for No. 8 in 2026 NFL Draft: Jordyn Tyson leads favorites, followed by Tate, Delane and Downs as New Orleans eyes an instant-impact player.
Saints GM Mickey Loomis hints at a best-player-available strategy at No. 8, prioritizing safe, impact prospects with clean evaluations in the NFL Draft.
Could Mansoor Delane make history? Saints may draft LSU CB No. 8 overall, ending a long drought and potentially selecting their first-ever Tiger in Round 1.