The New Orleans Saints near a pivotal point in their history and the 2025 NFL Draft offers the team a chance at a fresh start.

After a fourth consecutive season without a playoff appearance and the worst finishing record in 19 years, the Saints needed change. Hiring Kellen Moore as head coach was that change.

Moore comes to New Orleans after winning a Super Bowl with the Eagles as their offensive coordinator. Now he gets Moore get a chance to make his changes to the roster with the draft starting Thursday.

Sports Contributor Connor Gisclair (KNSU TV) and I make our picks for what we think the Saints should do with our three round mock draft:

Brogan’s Mock Draft

Round 1 Pick 21 (trade with Steelers)

Mykell Williams EDGE, Georgia (6’5, 260)

Many Mock Drafts have the Saints taking Colorado Quarterback Shadeur Sanders with the ninth pick. Although the Saints have a big need at quarterback, I don’t believe they want Sanders enough to take him in the top 10.

The Saints have a pressing need at the edge position to replace DE Cam Jordan who is nearing retirement. They will miss out on the big edge prospects like Abdul Carter and Shemar Williams, who will likely go top eight, but Williams can be just as productive with his mix of size and ability.

I could also see the Saints staying put and drafting reciever Tetairoa McMillan.

Round 2 Pick 40

Gunnar Helm TE, Texas (6’5, 241)

Unless John Connerly is available at the offensive tackle here, the Saints will most likely spring for one of the higher-ranked tight ends in this draft, and Helm makes the most sense as a blocking focused tight end.

LSU’s Mason Taylor may be the best tight end left at this pick with his receiving threat, but after resigning Juwan Johnson, Moore and the Saints made a commitment to him as the vertical threat in the tight end room.

Helm has great blocking ability and with Ramczyk leaving, the Saints need blocking help especially with a young (and next year hopefully a rookie) quarterback.

Round 3 Pick 71

Wyatt Millum OT, West Virginia (6’6, 313)

The Saints have  a hole at the tackle position, Millum could be the replacement for Ramczyk with a similar build and ability.

Millum’s strength contributes to an explosive attacking ability, something teams have looked for in recent years.

The top-rated offensive line prospects will be gone by this point in the draft, but Millum presents some skills that have a decent possibility of translating to the NFL and improving.

Round 3 Pick 93

Jalen Milroe QB, Alabama (6’2, 217)

Head Coach Kellen Moore has shown a great ability to work with rushing quarterbacks, specifically from Alabama, winning the Super Bowl with Jalen Hurts last season (in New Orleans).

Milroe demonstrates an elite speed, running a 4.40, agility and a very strong arm. He has no physical downsides, but his decision-making needs to improve after throwing 11 interceptions last season.

The Saints are looking for their next quarterback, but also for depth at the position with Derek Carr’s future in the air.

Milroe would compete with an unproven Spencer Rattler for the starting position, and if Rattler stays on top, Milroe could be a solid second or third-string quarterback.

Connor’s Mock Draft

RD 1 Pick 17 (Trade with Bengals)

Jaxson Dart QB, Ole Miss (6’2, 223)

Dart is a well-rounded QB. While not elite in any area of his game, he offers a strong arm, good mobility, and experience.

In college, he started 41 games at Ole Miss. Dart will be a perfect fit for this Kellen Moore offense.

RD 2 Pick 40

Tyleik Williams DT, Ohio State (6’3, 334)

Arguably the best run defending defensive tackle in this draft. Paired with Bryan Bresee and newly acquired Davon Godchaux, this 1-2 punch would help improve the Saints’ 30th-ranked run defense in 2024.

RD 2 PICK 49 (Trade with Bengals)

Trey Amos DB, Ole Miss (6’1, 195)

Starring his career at Alabama, Amos transferred to Ole Miss, finding himself a starting role. Offers a great body type and arm length for the next level.

He will pair well with former teammate Kool-Aid Mckinstry.

RD 3 Pick 71

Jayden Higgins WR, Iowa State (6’4, 214)

After showing out this year in the Senior Bowl, and leading the country with a 95.8 intermediate PFF receiving grade, while having one of the lowest drop rate in college football, Higgins looks to bolster this Saints receiving core.

He also gives the Saints a “jump ball” receiver they currently lack, standing at 6’4.

RD 3 Pick 93

Emery Jones OT, LSU (6’5, 315)

Jones was a starter at LSU since his freshman year and was named a freshman All-American.

He offers versatility that the Saints lack a the o-line position with the ability to play guard and tackle.