Saints Scouting Department Wins Award for Top 2025 Draft Class

New Orleans' nine-player 2025 draft class included four starters who earned all-rookie honors

Feb. 26, 2026 at 5:09am

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The New Orleans Saints were recognized for having the best draft of 2025, as voted by NFL scouts and administrators. The Saints' nine-player 2025 draft class included four starters who earned all-rookie honors, including left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., quarterback Tyler Shough, safety Jonas Sanker, and cornerback Quincy Riley.

Why it matters

The Saints' strong 2025 draft class is a testament to the team's scouting department and their ability to identify and develop top talent. This recognition from their peers highlights the Saints' continued success in the draft, which is crucial for building a competitive roster in the NFL.

The details

The Saints were recognized for their nine-player 2025 draft class that included four starters who earned all-rookie honors. Left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., the ninth overall selection, started all 17 games. Quarterback Tyler Shough, the team's second-round pick, took over as the starting QB in Week 9 and was a finalist for Offensive Rookie of the Year. Safety Jonas Sanker, a third-round pick, tied for the team lead with three takeaways. Cornerback Quincy Riley, a fourth-round selection, played in all 17 games with five starts and was tied for fourth among NFL rookies with ten pass breakups.

  • On Wednesday afternoon at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Ind., the New Orleans Saints were recognized for having the best draft of 2025.

The players

Kelvin Banks Jr.

The ninth overall selection out of Texas, who started all 17 games at left tackle for the Saints.

Tyler Shough

The Saints' second-round pick out of Louisville, who took over as the starting quarterback in Week 9 and was a finalist for Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Jonas Sanker

A third-round pick out of Virginia, who tied for the team lead with three takeaways and had 78 tackles.

Quincy Riley

A fourth-round selection out of Louisville, who played in all 17 games with five starts and was tied for fourth among NFL rookies with ten pass breakups.

Danny Stutsman

A fourth-round pick out of Oklahoma, who finished third on the team with 13 special teams stops and made 40 defensive stops in a supporting role.

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The takeaway

The Saints' strong 2025 draft class highlights the team's continued success in identifying and developing top talent through the draft, which is crucial for building a competitive roster in the NFL.