The New Orleans Saints have plenty of tasks to take care of this offseason, between the free agency class and the 2025 NFL Draft. Following the NFL Scouting Combine, some prospects really made a name for themselves.
I broke down a full 7-round mock draft scenario for the Saints. Check it out below.
Saints Post-Combine 2025 NFL 7-Round Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 9: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The do-it-all option in this year's class lands with the team who has used Taysom Hill in ways that no player has ever been used before in the NFL.
Of course, you can't replicate Taysom. That being said, Warren's athleticism and skillset mirror some parts of Hill's game, and his usage at the next level will be a marvel for whoever drafts him. He feels like a top fifteen lock, and New Orleans seems to have him on their radar as of now.
Warren is a fascinating player. He's the latest of the Penn State hyper athletes to come out of Happy Valley. What he provides teams at the next level is a prototype of a true dual-threat tight end that can be a versatile weapon down the field and block in the running game.
He will need some seasoning to truly unlock his potential due to his inexperience at the position, but Warren is a player worth betting on. -- Tyler Forness
Not to mention, Warren even got a Jeremy Shockey comparison during the Combine last weekend.
Round 2, Pick 40: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
Hairston is a consistent riser in mock drafts, and I will not be shocked if he goes at the tail end of the first round. In this scenario, the speedster CB slips to early round two, and New Orleans strikes.
The Saints desperately need more young talent in their secondary, and Hairston could earn a starting role as a rookie for Brandon Staley's unit.
Hairston is a lean, athletic cornerback with ideal play speed and fluidity. In press coverage, he incorporates a one-hand jam before turning and carrying vertical routes. He has plenty of burst/speed. In off coverage, he likes to settle and catch receivers at the break point. He’ll need to play cleaner with his hands down the field at the next level. In Kentucky’s defense, he rolled back to play in the middle of the field versus certain formations/motions, but he was late to diagnose and react from that alignment. He’s willing in run support and is a dynamic blitzer. He was limited to seven games this past season due to injury. He had a very productive 2023 season (five interceptions) but wasn’t targeted much in the games I studied from this past year. Overall, Hairston offers an enticing blend of movement skills and production. -- Daniel Jeremiah
Round 3, Pick 71: Tate Ratledge, IOL, Georgia
I'm not sure we see different tackles start for New Orleans in 2025. Taliese Fuaga had a great rookie campaign, and Trevor Penning did take a step forward as well. He seems to be an interesting fit for Kellen Moore's offense, too.
Ratledge would immediately compete for a starting role on the inside of the Saints' offensive line. One of their guard spots will be up for grabs, unless they grab a clear starting option in free agency.
Ratledge had a great performance at the Combine and was a consistent force for the Bulldogs upfront last season. This would be wonderful value for him.
Round 3, Pick 93: D.J. Giddens, RB, Kansas State
Running back depth is important to add for New Orleans this offseason. Alvin Kamara had one of his most productive seasons in 2024, but they need another reliable option to keep the star RB fresh.
Giddens is an underrated option in this year's draft class. His contact balance and elusiveness are both intriguing attributes that would go along quite well with the best traits from Kamara.
Round 4, Pick 111: Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE, Virginia Tech
I think the Saints address some of their DL concerns in free agency, possibly with a Chase Young extension. Regardless, this scenario saw New Orleans wait until early day three to improve their pass rush.
He's got some legit twitchiness and a bag of pass rush moves that is deeper than most of the other options that won't go in round one of this year's draft.
Round 4, Pick 130: Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State
Ransom is an experienced prospect who emerged as a leader for the Buckeyes defense. He's got tape at different spots along that unit, and he could be a defender who is best used around the back end at the pro level.
The Saints have had interest in these sort of defensive backs in recent years. Plus, he's a good athlete, that fits the body type for safeties ion New Orleans recently.
Ransom's tape screams classic box safety with the versatility to become a defensive chess piece in the right system. When you study his game closely, you see a player whose confidence and impact grow exponentially the closer he gets to the line of scrimmage. The Penn State film from 2024 tells the story – he's a different animal when deployed as a hybrid linebacker/safety, shooting gaps and delivering crushing hits that change the temperature of the game. -- NFL Draft Buzz
Round 6, Pick 186: Kobe Hudson, WR, UCF
Hudson is a 6'1 and 193 pound WR prospect. New Orleans needs some more size at the position and takes a swing at upside here in round six. He tested alright at the Combine and moves well for a player of his build.
I think he will be a nice depth piece at WR for whoever takes him on day three. Here, that's the Saints.
Round 7, Pick 254: Ahmed Hassanein, DL, Boise State
Hassanein grabbed some of the limelight at the Combine for his excitement to be involved at the event. He's also got some inside/outside DL versatility that the Saints have liked in prospects in the past.
Not to mention, he called new Saints HC Kellen Moore a legend during his media availability in Indy. The Boise State product knows Moore's history with the Broncos well.
This blend of offensive and defensive talent would be a nice first group for Kellen Moore's Saints. We will see how the class shakes out in reality for New Orleans.
