3 Saints Make PFF's Top 250 Free Agents, But Not Alontae Taylor

New Orleans cornerback Alontae Taylor was snubbed from the list despite his promising play.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 11:39am

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Pro Football Focus (PFF) released their top 250 NFL free agents list for the upcoming offseason, and while three New Orleans Saints players made the cut, cornerback Alontae Taylor was surprisingly left off the list. Taylor, who has shown promise in his four seasons with the Saints, was ranked below players like Foster Moreau and Dyami Brown, which the author finds to be a questionable decision by PFF.

Why it matters

The Saints are facing a crucial offseason with several key players set to hit free agency, including Taylor. His exclusion from PFF's top 250 list could impact his perceived value and the team's decision on whether to re-sign him.

The details

PFF's top 250 free agents list included three Saints players: linebacker Demario Davis (No. 50), defensive end Cameron Jordan (No. 54), and tight end Foster Moreau (No. 248). However, cornerback Alontae Taylor, who has 52 pass deflections in four seasons, was nowhere to be found on the list. The author argues that Taylor's exclusion is "truly astounding" and that there are not 31 better cornerbacks in the free agent class.

  • The 2026 NFL offseason is set to feature some big-name free agent signings.
  • PFF released their top 250 free agents list in January 2026.

The players

Alontae Taylor

A cornerback for the New Orleans Saints who has shown promise in his four seasons with the team, recording 52 pass deflections.

Demario Davis

A linebacker for the New Orleans Saints who was ranked No. 50 on PFF's top 250 free agents list.

Cameron Jordan

A defensive end for the New Orleans Saints who was ranked No. 54 on PFF's top 250 free agents list.

Foster Moreau

A tight end for the New Orleans Saints who was ranked No. 248 on PFF's top 250 free agents list.

Dyami Brown

A player who has never broken the 400-yard mark in a season and barely broke 300 once, but was ranked above Alontae Taylor on PFF's list.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the subjective nature of player evaluations and the potential for inconsistencies in rankings, even from respected sources like PFF. It raises questions about the criteria used to assess cornerbacks and whether Alontae Taylor's contributions to the Saints have been properly recognized.