Saints Fans Want Team to Stay Put in NFL Draft

66% of voters hope New Orleans keeps No. 8 overall pick

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:52pm

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In a recent SB Nation Reacts poll, 66% of Saints fans said they want the team to stay at the No. 8 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, rather than trading down. The Saints have been linked to several players at wide receiver and defensive end in mock drafts, as they look to add weapons for quarterback Tyler Shough and potentially replace long-time star Cam Jordan.

Why it matters

The Saints are in an interesting position with the No. 8 overall pick, as they have needs at multiple positions and could potentially trade down to acquire more selections. However, the majority of the fan base seems to want the team to stay put and make a pick, likely indicating they're confident in the team's ability to find an impact player at that spot.

The details

In the SB Nation Reacts poll, 66% of voters said they want the Saints to stay at No. 8 overall, while 31% prefer the team trades down. Mock drafts have connected New Orleans to wide receivers Jeremiyah Love and Carnell Tate, as well as defensive ends Rueben Bain Jr. and David Bailey, as potential targets with the eighth pick.

  • The 2023 NFL Draft is just 3 weeks away.

The players

Tyler Shough

The Saints' starting quarterback.

Cam Jordan

A long-time star defensive end for the Saints who is currently a free agent.

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The takeaway

The Saints' fan base seems to have a clear preference for the team staying at No. 8 overall in the draft, rather than trading down. This suggests the fans are confident the team can find an impact player at that spot to help the team contend in 2023.