The New Orleans Saints finished the 2025 season at 6-11, in fourth place in the NFC South. That gives them the eighth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
The Atlanta Falcons do not have a first round selection. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers' spot has not been determined.
Recent Saints first-round draft picks:
2025 Saints Draft
Offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. at No. 9
2024 Saints Draft
Offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga at No. 14
2023 Saints Draft
Defensive tackle Bryan Bresee at No. 29
2022 Saints Draft
Wide receiver Chris Olave at No. 11
Offensive tackle Trevor Penning at No. 19
2021 Saints Draft
Defensive end Payton Turner at No. 28
2020 Saints Draft
Guard Cesar Ruiz at No. 24
