By Patrick Harkness April 27, 2026
New Orleans Saints ⚜️ #NFLDraft DT- Georgia Christen Miller 6-3/321 Scouting Report: He played primarily as a nose tackle (0/1-tech) in even fronts but showed versatility kicking to B-gap or three-technique in sub packages. Strengths Elite run defense/anchor: Quick to fire hands, maintains leverage, and stacks/sheds blockers effectively. Stout against singles and doubles; rarely moved off his spot. Excellent gap integrity and lateral pursuit to squeeze run lanes. Play strength and power: Heavy hands with pop; hip explosion creates knock-back and allows him to lock out and shed. Rare balance through contact—seldom ends up on the ground. Athleticism for size: Carries 321 lbs fluidly with good lateral quickness, short-area burst, and the ability to loop/stunt without losing pad level or footing. Technique and motor: Extremely disciplined and high-effort player from a pro-style, technically demanding program. Steady, reliable processor who hustles sideline-to-sideline. Versatility: Can align at nose, shade, or B-gap; trusted in passing downs despite limited production. Scouts praise his high floor, toughness, and ability to free up linebackers in two-gap schemes. Make sure to follow Patrick Harkness on X #WhoDat
By Patrick Harkness April 27, 2026
New Orleans Saints ⚜️ #NFLDraft WR- Arizona State Jordyn Tyson 6-2/203 Scouting Report: • Elite route-running and separation: Twitchy, fluid mover with short-area quickness and excellent body control. He attacks leverage, wins at all three levels of the field, and creates separation through nuance and suddenness rather than just raw speed. • Ball skills and contested catches: Strong hands, late hands, and the ability to high-point and adjust to passes. His basketball background (brother Jaylon play’s in the NBA) shows up in how he boxes out defenders and wins at the catch point. • Versatility: Can play outside (X/Z), slot, or in motion. Creates favorable matchups and projects as a movable chess piece for offensive coordinators. • Vertical threat and YAC potential: Has the speed and burst to challenge defenses over the top and flashes strong run-after-catch ability when he gets going. • Competitive toughness: Plays with fire and effort in blocking and contested situations. Scouts consistently grade him highly in route running (9/10), hands (9/10), change-of-direction (9/10), and vertical ability. Make sure to follow Patrick Harkness on X #WhoDat
By Anthony Parker April 27, 2026
Lane Kiffin arrived in Baton Rouge in December with one mission: restore football greatness at LSU. Most anticipated that immediate results would follow, but not the tsunami-style waves he created throughout the transfer portal process. Kiffin was able to secure commitments from multiple players who ranked among the best at their respective positions in the portal. He also landed three of the top ten quarterbacks in the portal. He came to LSU and completely rebuilt the offensive line and wide receiver rooms. Because of the immediate success seen in the portal, the fanbase lit up with excitement and passion. The countdown toward spring practice began almost immediately once the portal closed and the roster was finalized. Let’s also not forget the elite-level talent he secured from the high school ranks within a matter of days. The roster is stacked, excitement is at a fever pitch, and anticipation for the home opener against Clemson is through the roof. But no matter how much talent the roster holds, Kiffin still has to ensure it all comes together. That’s the benefit of spring football—a new team, a new coaching staff, and a brand-new environment. The defensive side of the ball has plenty of key returning players and retained the majority of its staff, with the exception of the defensive tackle coach. For that role, Blake Baker brought in Sterling Lucas from the University of South Carolina. One of the biggest weaknesses on defense was the lack of pressure from the edge. Lucas will definitely help improve that, but it won’t be just him. LSU secured the services of Jordan Ross, a former five-star edge rusher out of high school who initially attended Tennessee before transferring to LSU this offseason. LSU did not stop there. Kiffin was able to bring in a few of his former Ole Miss players, including the team leader in sacks, Princewill Umanmielen. Ross and Umanmielen are expected to be the starting edge rushers, and throughout spring, they did not fail to impress. Because of key additions like them, along with safety Ty Benefield and SEC-leading tackler and former Ole Miss linebacker TJ Dottery, the defense jumped out early and held an advantage over the offense. Fans should not be surprised by how well the defensive back room performed or by the expectations placed on them. It will be hard to find a defensive back group in the country that can match this one player for player. DJ Pickett, even as a true sophomore, looks ready to take the next step toward becoming the next great player to come out of DBU. Ty Benefield would surprise no one if he becomes an All-American and contends for the Jim Thorpe Award. LSU has two veteran linebackers leading the group in Whit Weeks and TJ Dottery. Weeks spent most of spring doing light work on the side, which is understandable. He’s a senior in his third year in the defense, so he knows what he is doing. Rest is more valuable for him at this stage. As for Dottery, he flashed—a lot. His athleticism and ability to quickly diagnose plays showed consistently in practice. He has the ability to run sideline to sideline, make proper coverage adjustments, and impact plays at a high level. Linebackers with this level of ability help complete the defense and properly support the front seven. Speaking of the front, this may be the only area of concern on the defense. LSU secured commitments from what could arguably be one of the best high school defensive line classes ever. Lamar Brown, a five-star athlete capable of playing multiple positions along the defensive front, will contribute early despite not participating in spring due to enrollment timing. Trenton Henderson, a four-star prospect, showed flashes and will see action, though he may not be relied on as heavily as others. Richard Anderson, a five-star defensive tackle and the top-ranked player at his position, made an immediate impact. He consistently rotated with the starting group and showcased strength, quickness, and elite explosiveness for his size. While he still needs to refine his technique and pad level, he will be an important piece moving forward. Deuce Geralds, another highly rated four-star prospect from Georgia, has also impressed. While he may not have the same size as Anderson or Brown, his strength, quickness, and work ethic are setting him apart. He has consistently worked with the starters and made plays in practice, even seeing time in select offensive packages. A recurring theme along the interior defensive line is the reliance on true freshmen. While the edge room is experienced, the defensive tackle group lacks that same level of experience. LSU added two transfers from Power Four programs and returned a starter from last season. However, returning starter Dom McKinley has not shown the level of progression expected from a third-year player. Malik Blocton and Stephiylan Green, on the other hand, have shown why they were brought in. The defense will be very good, but depth at defensive back and defensive line remains a concern. As long as health is not an issue, this unit will be one of the best in the country. Now for the side of the ball everyone is watching: the offense. In one word—everything has changed. The running back room feels familiar, but expect a surprising name to emerge. Everyone knows Caden Durham and Harlem Berry, but Dilin Jones is a name to watch. Jones, a transfer from Wisconsin, has quickly risen up the depth chart. He makes smart decisions behind the line of scrimmage, runs through arm tackles, picks up blitzes in pass protection, and has the power to gain tough yards. He has been one of the standouts of spring practice. While Durham and Berry will still get touches, don’t be surprised if Jones gets more than expected. When you think of a Lane Kiffin offense, think of the Reggie Bush and LenDale White USC offense—this is the type of rotation LSU could have. At tight end, it starts and ends with Trey’Dez Green. He is a matchup nightmare, and Kiffin has been creative in finding ways to exploit defenses using him. The wide receiver room is completely revamped and extremely explosive. Most of the new additions average well over 15 yards per reception. While breaking down every player could be an article of its own, a few names stand out. Winnie Watkins, who followed Kiffin from Ole Miss, has made plays early due to his familiarity with the system and his smooth route running. Tre Wilson, a former five-star recruit from Florida, has showcased explosiveness, route-running ability, and strong hands. Jackson Harris from Hawaii adds size and deep-threat ability. Jayce Brown from Kansas State can beat press coverage and stretch the field. Malik Elzy, a 6’4” transfer from Illinois, brings size, quickness, and a strong catch radius. Other names to watch include Philip Wright, Roman Mothershed, and Trey Brown. The offensive line was the group that needed the most improvement, and it has been completely rebuilt. LSU added Jordan Setton, the top-rated offensive tackle in the portal, who has secured the starting left tackle position. Alou Bah will start at right guard after transferring from Maryland. Returning players Braelin Moore (center), Weston Davis (right tackle), and Bo Bordelon (left guard) round out the line. Coaching additions have also played a major role, with James Cregg and Eric Wolford bringing immediate improvement to the run-blocking unit. Finally, LSU landed quarterback Sam Leavitt, the top overall player in the transfer portal from Arizona State. Leavitt has strong mobility, a powerful arm, and the ability to create plays when things break down. The concern is that he missed most of spring recovering from a Lisfranc injury. He participated in limited 7-on-7 work, but that was it. Meanwhile, Husan Longstreet and Landon Clark split reps. Longstreet, a former five-star recruit, brings strong arm talent and mobility but can make poor decisions at times. Clark, a transfer from Elon, has shown flashes but lacks consistency. Both quarterbacks have upside but need more experience. As mentioned earlier, the defense dominated early in spring, but as time went on and players became more comfortable in the system, things began to balance out. By the end of spring, the offense was making big plays both in the run and passing game. The offense’s ability to compete against such a talented defense shows that iron sharpens iron. Lane Kiffin, as great of an offensive mind as he is, has never had the opportunity to prepare against a defense this talented or a coordinator like Blake Baker. This offense will make the defense better, and once Leavitt returns and finds his rhythm, the true potential of this team will be realized. Excitement around LSU is justified. This team has the talent and coaching to reach its goals, and seeing it begin to come together is proof that they are on the right track. Make sure to follow Anthony Parker on X
By Patrick Harkness April 26, 2026
Tulane Green Wave 🏈 🚨Seattle Seahawks Camp Invite🚨 QB Jake Retzlaff- @jretz11 6-1/205 Scouting Report: He showed toughness and playmaking ability, with big games including multi-TD rushing outbursts. Accuracy and rhythm passer: Clean, precise thrower inside 25 yards with confidence attacking the intermediate middle of the field. Quick release once he sets his feet. Dual-threat mobility: Effective short-yardage/goal-line runner who extends plays with his legs and picks up first downs. Compact, dense build aids durability. Intangibles/adaptability: Quick learner (joined Tulane weeks before the season and thrived), high football IQ, leadership, and grinder mentality. Scouts noted his pro day performance was sharp, and he’s described as optimistic and team-first (“just tell me where to be and when”). Arm talent upside: Can make the throws needed in structure; some gunslinger flashes. Make sure to follow Patrick Harkness on X #RollWave
By Zach Nunez April 26, 2026
NFL Draft slides are fairly common for individual players. Shedur Sanders, Aaron Rodgers, Brady Quinn, Laremy Tunsil, Maurice Hurst Jr., and Jake Butt all serve as examples from my conscious lifetime that highlight large draft slides for one reason or another. I cannot, however, remember numerous players from a single team falling as much as this year’s crop of LSU draftees did in the 2026 NFL Draft. Granted, the 2025 Tigers finished 7-6, but it did not seem like anyone doubted the talent of LSU (outside of the offensive line) until the draft rolled around this year. Watching this crop of Tiger talent slide as much as they did, to put it lightly, felt like Christmas as a kid. You enjoy some family time and smaller gifts on Christmas Eve, but the real excitement waits for Christmas morning. The problem is you struggle to fall asleep on Christmas Eve, knowing Santa will not come until you do. You toss and turn, pleading for morning to arrive, but no matter what you try, sleep will not come. Eventually exhaustion wins, you drift off, and you wake up to the good stuff. The whole process drags on far longer than it should. To continue with the comparison, here is my recap and analysis of the gifts: Round 1, Pick 6: CB Mansoor Delane to the Kansas City Chiefs 2025 Stats: 45 total tackles, 28 solo, 11 PBUs, 2 INTs; First-Team All-SEC, Unanimous All-American. In the predraft process, I highlighted the Saints, Commanders, Chiefs, and Rams as the best fits and most likely landing spots for Delane. An elite talent in the secondary like Delane was never going to make it past No. 13 after being a unanimous All-American. With corner needs for three of those four teams built to compete in 2026, it felt like no matter where he went, he would be set up in a good system. Ultimately, after trading Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles, Kansas City traded up ahead of New Orleans and Washington, from pick No. 9 to No. 6, and drafted Delane to likely be their CB1 of the future. This is a great fit for Delane, as he will not only make top-10 pick money but will also be in the Super Bowl picture as long as Patrick Mahomes is under center. Delane will certainly face some challenges, though, as Kansas City will see quite a few high-powered offenses. As Saints fans are well aware, Steve Spagnuolo’s blitz scheme can occasionally leave defensive backs on an island. Delane, being as talented and hungry as he is, should be willing and able to stand up to the challenge of facing numerous high-powered offenses in the regular season and what feels like an inevitable postseason matchup with the Bills. Round 3, Pick 14 (78 overall): S A.J. Haulcy to the Indianapolis Colts 2025 Stats: 49 total tackles, 39 solo, 0.5 TFL, 4 PBUs, 1 FF, 3 INTs; First-Team All-SEC, First-Team All-American. Admittedly, Indy wasn’t on my radar for A.J. Haulcy, but you have to love how much they are investing in the secondary. Pairing Haulcy with the likes of Sauce Gardner, the Colts’ pseudo first-rounder, should be fun to watch for years to come. Haulcy should transition well to Lou Anarumo’s defense, as it plays more of a week-to-week, adaptive style that should suit Haulcy’s mixed skill set of run-stopping and ball-hawking. Haulcy should get ample opportunity to get on the field in 2026 and make an immediate impact on a Colts team that looked playoff-bound until the injury to Daniel Jones. Round 3, Pick 25 (89 overall): WR Zavion Thomas to the Chicago Bears 2025 Stats: 41 rec., 488 yds., 4 TDs; 19 rush, 99 yds., 1 TD; 18 PR for 153 yds.; 1 KR for 22 yds. Because Chicago took Thomas fairly ahead of his projection, I did not get the chance to put out my best fits for him. You can point to the 4.28 40 at the combine as a reason for the rise in stock. While I do love the idea of Caleb Williams throwing to Zavion Thomas, I will be curious to see where Thomas factors into a WR room that has other young, highly drafted players like Rome Odunze (2024 first-rounder), Luther Burden (2025 second-rounder), and Kalif Raymond, who, having come to Chicago from Detroit, has a good bit of familiarity with head coach Ben Johnson. Johnson, being the scheme guru he is, will surely find ways to incorporate Thomas into the offense, and he will have a chance to be the punt and kick returner for the Bears. Johnson’s offenses often use well-designed motion concepts, which should be a seamless transition for Thomas, considering that is how he was often utilized in the 2025 LSU offense. Round 6, Pick 4 (185 overall): TE Bauer Sharp to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2025 Stats: 24 rec., 252 yds., 8 TDs. Due to his history as a QB at Southeastern, my ideal spot for Bauer Sharp would have been Denver, just to see Sean Payton try to recreate the magic he had with Taysom Hill in New Orleans. Despite not getting running back snaps, Sharp reminds me more of Hill than I (and I’m sure many others) would like to admit, obviously just a tad slower. I did, however, have Tampa on my list for how they usually seem to have some success scouting and developing talent at the tight end position. He was and is a work in progress, being relatively new to the position. Sharp will have time to hone his skills behind Cade Otton and potentially compete for a TE2 or TE3 role. Sharp may not get that starting role in 2026, but as the NFL shifts further toward more 12-personnel year by year, if he competes well in camp and the preseason, he could find himself on the field a decent amount. Round 6, Pick 9 (190 overall): WR Barion Brown to the New Orleans Saints 2025 Stats: 53 rec., 532 yds., 1 TD; 3 rush, 33 yds.; 1 PR for 6 yds.; 15 KR for 445 yds., 1 TD. For the first time since 2018, when New Orleans selected offensive lineman Will Clapp, the Saints have drafted an LSU Tiger. Saints GM Mickey Loomis even played into the joke in his post-draft press conference, saying, “I didn’t trade up, and I took an LSU player so there shouldn’t be any questions.” I’ll start with the bad here: The Saints used a first-round pick on Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson and a fourth-round pick on North Dakota State WR Bryce Lance. Add to that Chris Olave, Ja’Lynn Polk, Trey Palmer, and other veterans, and New Orleans has a crowded WR room. Brown will have to scratch and claw for every snap on offense, which, having seen it in flashes at LSU, he is capable of working his way into the rotation. Brown will, however, provide second-year QB Tyler Shough with another option to stretch the defense downfield with his 4.40 speed. Where Brown will make the biggest impact early on in New Orleans is in the return game, and he should provide a much-needed spark, as he has three times the number of return touchdowns in college as the Saints do in the same time frame (six to two). Round 6, Pick 34 (215 overall): LB/Edge Harold Perkins Jr. to the Atlanta Falcons 2025 Stats: 55 total tackles, 26 solo, 8 TFLs, 3 PBUs, 4 sacks, 1 FF, 3 INTs; Third-Team All-SEC. As the trending topic around Harold Perkins Jr. during the draft was something along the lines of, “If you told me during his freshman year that Perk would get drafted in the sixth round, I would never have believed you.” His production (likely due to injuries) had fallen off at LSU year over year, but the talent was never deniable. Everyone knew he could be an absolute game-wrecker. This is what made his fall from projection to actual draft slot surprising. What did not make it surprising was the ever-looming question around him from the very beginning: “What position does he actually play in the NFL?” LB? Edge rusher? Star? I think the answer is still unclear. What is clear is that if you put Harold Perkins on the field, he is going to make plays. That is why the Atlanta Falcons took him. Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich will find a spot for him, more than likely filling the hole left by former (and once again current) New Orleans Saint Kaden Elliss, who I can see as a very similar style of player. Another avenue to consider for Perkins is that Falcons 2025 first-rounder James Pearce Jr. has found himself involved in some legal trouble, so Perkins could potentially fill that role on the edge if the legal processes linger. The knock on Perkins as an edge was always his size, but with his 4.38 40 speed, I can almost guarantee that offensive tackles will have a hard time containing him. Whatever role Perkins finds himself in for Atlanta, he will make plays. Round 7, Pick 33 (249 overall): QB Garrett Nussmeier to the Kansas City Chiefs 2025 Stats: 194-288, 67.4 completion %, 1,927 yds., 12 TDs, 5 INTs, 133.8 rating. I really should have just put his 2024 stats up there, but I had to stick to the formula I had been using, because the past 365 days for Garrett Nussmeier in terms of his football career could not have gone much worse. Injuries and poor offensive play-calling derailed what could have been an early first-round draft pick for Nussmeier. The abdominal/oblique injury that greatly hindered his performance was followed by his benching for said injury, only to find out there was a cyst on his spine making the pain worse. Even with the pain continuously subsiding and Nussmeier seemingly finding his form again in the predraft process, and a 2-3 week recovery time if surgery were deemed necessary to remove the cyst, teams still did not want to spend a pick on the LSU signal-caller until Andy Reid agreed to take the project in the seventh round. A once first-round prospect a year ago, to likely a Day 2 guy a few weeks ago, dropped all the way to the seventh round. Ideally, I would have liked to see Nussmeier get drafted by a team like Pittsburgh, Arizona, Minnesota, or Indianapolis, who may have more QB questions than answers, somewhere he could compete for the starting job from Day 1. Unfortunately, that was not the case, but the bright side to not being in a QB room where he can win the starting job (because let’s be honest, no one in the world is going to take the starting job from Patrick Mahomes) is that he will get to learn under Andy Reid, one of the best offensive minds in football, and from Mahomes, who profiles in a similar gunslinger mold as Nussmeier. The best thing he can do now is learn, develop, show out when he gets the chance, and maybe see his trade value spike so someone will take a chance on him. Undrafted Free Agent Tracker and a Few Quick Notes WR Aaron Anderson signs with the Cleveland Browns — Not a bad landing spot. Cleveland needed some help at receiver, but he will have to fight his way up the depth chart. WR Chris Hilton Jr. signs with the Washington Commanders — Really like this for Hilton. Reunite with Jayden Daniels and stay healthy. The Commanders’ WR room outside of Terry McLaurin is not really lighting the world on fire. Some potential to make some noise. EDGE Jack Pyburn signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Nice to see him return to his home state. Familiarity with 3-4 defense. May carve his path as a special teams contributor with the occasional defensive snap early on. DT Bernard Gooden signs with the Cleveland Browns — Quite a few former UDFA guys would be ahead of him on the depth chart going into the preseason, but if he returns to his form from USF, he could make some noise. LB West Weeks signs with the Indianapolis Colts — Decent spot for him. Zone-heavy defense. Has his work cut out for him in terms of rising up the depth chart, but he can earn his spot on special teams. IOL Josh Thompson signs with the Kansas City Chiefs — Following Nuss to KC. They need all the competition on the OL they can get to make sure they are keeping Mahomes healthy after last year. DT Jacobian Guillory signs with the Los Angeles Chargers — Was a really good prospect coming out of high school. I know many players are, but I still see the vision with him. The 3-4 system does not offer a clear path, but like I said, I still see the vision. Unsigned: Edge Patrick Payton Edge Jimari Butler K Damian Ramos Make sure to follow Zach Nunez on X
By Kaden Arkeder April 26, 2026
The Saints had a busy day three today making five selections, spanning rounds four through seven in the draft. They were pretty patient and comfortable sticking and picking this year as they once again did not trade up to go get a player. Kudos to Mickey Loomis and the front office for not giving up any picks to maximize their chances for success. So let’s get into the selections they made today. In the fourth round the Saints picked offensive guard Jeremiah Wright out of Auburn and wide receiver Bryce Lance out of North Dakota State. Jeremiah will join the team and look to make an impact as a key developmental backup behind starters David Edwards and Cesar Ruiz. He has an interesting background having played defensive tackle up until two years ago and developing to the point of becoming a fourth round draft pick. Him being selected so high given his situation is a testament to his work ethic and his talent which was highlighted with how well he did down at the Senior Bowl this year. With their other pick in the fourth round the Saints selected Bryce Lance who will look to become a key role player in the wide receiver room. Lance brings a combination of size and speed to the room no one else quite has confirmed by his 9.94 RAS score. Lance was a focal point for the North Dakota State offense and was always a threat to score with his explosiveness to get vertical down the field or run away from defenders with his 4.34 speed. Moving ahead to the fifth round where the Saints were scheduled to have two picks before they traded the 150th pick to the Raiders for defensive end Tyree Wilson and the 219th pick. So with the 172nd pick the Saints selected safety Lorenzo Styles Jr out of Ohio State. He is another high RAS score prospect with Styles reaching an insane 9.99 RAS score. Styles is ridiculously athletic but still relatively raw as a safety with his coverage and tackling consistency. Look for him to contribute on special teams and providing depth to the secondary. Moving on the sixth round where the Saints selected wide receiver/return specialist Barion Brown out of LSU. The importance of special teams cannot be overstated as it was a key issue for the team last season and this selection was an attempt to get the special teams back to where it needs to be. Browns path to contributing to the team looks for him to be squarely in the mix as the main returner on special teams. Brown had over 2k return yards during his collegiate career and looked dynamic with the ball in his hands. When he is not returning he has a chance to contribute as a gadget type of player on offense. Looking ahead to the seventh round where the Saints selected defensive back TJ Hall out of Iowa. Hall deviates some from the rest of his peers in his draft class as his RAS only came in at 5.32. While his athletic score may be lower he makes up for it with his instincts and his smarts on the field. Hall has a good feel for zone and plays the run well. He has an opportunity to carve out a role on special teams and providing depth as a versatile defensive back. Recapping the Saints draft class as a whole - 1st round - WR Jordyn Tyson 2nd round - DT Christen Miller 3rd round - TE Oscar Delp 4th round - OG Jeremiah Wright and WR Bryce Lance 5th round - SAF Lorenzo Styles Jr. 6th round - WR/RS Barion Brown 7th round - DB TJ Hall Offense was definitely a theme and focus of this draft class. This class shows the Saints clear belief in Tyler Shough and wanted to surround him with as much talent as they can to aid his development. Between free agency and now the draft I believe the offense will look much different next season. The players they have added will bring some much needed explosiveness and depth to the offensive side of the ball. The Saints came into the draft with their number one goal of addressing wide receiver as it was clearly the worst group on the roster and with the picks of Tyson, Lance they might have turned a weakness into a legit strength going into next season. Also the addition of Oscar Delp could really be a wildcard with this draft class as someone who can really surprise us once the pads are put back on again. With so much focus on the offensive side of the ball the defensive side felt neglected some with the only pick on that side of the ball in the first two days of the draft being Christen Miller in round two. But Miller did address arguably the biggest need on the defensive side of the ball as an interior defensive lineman considering how they fared last season with the run defense. I liked the picks of Styles and Hall later in the draft as players who differ in their profiles but can bring the Saints value through special teams. I can see the Saints prioritizing adding to the defensive side of the ball in the draft come next year but I don’t want to get too far ahead of myself there. All in all the Saints came out of the draft having made eight draft picks and were able to get younger, faster, and more talented at key positions. I’d say this was a successful draft for them but only time will tell. So now we anxiously await to see how these guys look when they step on the practice field. I for one cannot wait and I’m sure you all can’t either. Make sure to follow Kaden Arkeder on X.
By Patrick Harkness April 26, 2026
Tulane Green Wave 🏈 🚨UDFA Signing🚨 Chicago Bears Cornerback KC Eziomume- @keziomume 6-1/194 Scouting Report: He’s a long, athletic CB with good size for the position and solid explosiveness/agility for a 195+ lb defender. Tools scream “upside” for a late-round or priority UDFA type. • Versatility: Can play outside corner, slot, and even some safety reps or special teams. He has the ability to handle multiple coverage schemes. • Press-Man & Physicality: Comfortable in press coverage; uses length and physicality to disrupt receivers at the line. Good hip flip and speed to run with most WRs. • Ball Skills & Awareness: Turns his head well to locate the ball; strong PBU production relative to snaps at Albany. Reliable open-field tackler. • Competitive Toughness: Plays with good effort and physicality in run support; high-motor prospect who prepared well at the FBS level after FCS. Make sure to follow Patrick Harkness on X #RollWave #DaBears
By Anthony Parker April 26, 2026
If you have never shopped for deals outside of Black Friday, then this trade is not for you. The Saints have a big hole to fill in the edge room along their defensive front. They did not address this need in free agency or in the first two days of the draft. The expectation heading into the day was for the Saints to finish with someone new walking into that room. While there were some surprising edge rushers available in the draft today—for example, Joshua Joseph—the Saints decided to opt for a veteran who has the talent and is in need of a fresh start. Wilson was drafted seventh overall in the 2023 draft by the Raiders, and while he has appeared in fifty games over the span of his young career, he has only recorded twelve total sacks. He finished his rookie year with three and a half sacks, had a career high in 2024 with four and a half, and finished last season with four, with half of that total coming in the final game of the season against the Chiefs. The Raiders are noted as one of the most dysfunctional franchises in the league, and the instability Wilson faced could be a reason why he struggled to reach his full potential. Wilson had success at Texas Tech, where he finished with a career total of 122 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, and 17 sacks. He has a great frame, measuring in at just under 6’6”, 271 lbs, with nearly 36-inch arms. He has the prototypical size that a defensive staff running a 3–4 scheme wants to see from an edge rusher. The Saints gave the Raiders their fifth-round pick in this year’s draft—which the Raiders used to select Dalton Johnson, a safety from Arizona—and the Saints not only received Wilson but also a seventh-round pick, which they used to draft Iowa defensive back TJ Hall. This was a really good trade. You get an edge rusher with experience and high potential, taking a flyer on him using a fifth-round pick, and you were still able to get another pick in return. This was elite-level Black Friday deal shopping from the Saints in April. While the future for Wilson and what he will be able to accomplish for the Saints remains uncertain, one thing is certain: he will be wearing a brand-new jersey number. Wilson has worn number 9 since he entered the league, but Saints fans around the world know that number 9 in black and silver may not be special. However, when you change the silver to gold, number 9 is placed into a realm where the only time a player wears it is in a video game. Follow Anthony on X.
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