Todd McShay is out with Mock Draft 3.0, and the latest Saints rumors have New Orleans using the No. 8 pick on pass rusher David Bailey.
After a busy NFL free agency and a reshaped roster, the Saints could prioritize getting after the quarterback early in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Saints Now host Trizzy Trace Girouard broke down McShay's projection and what it could mean for the rest of New Orleans' draft board.
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Bailey is coming off a huge production season and would give New Orleans another edge defender to pair with its current front.
McShay notes there are still questions about Bailey's run defense, but the pass-rush upside at No. 8 could be too good for the Saints to pass up.
With wide receiver depth expected later in the draft, an early investment in the defensive line could set the tone for the class.
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