Saints’ pre-draft prospects sorted, ranked

With the 2025 NFL draft just a day away, there’s been a lot of uncertainty in terms of which direction the New Orleans Saints might go with the No. 9 selection. A lot of talk has revolved around the quarterback position but it’s seemed to slow down a bit as we inch closer and closer. For where this team’s roster currently stands, one could justify the selection of just about any position at that spot.

One way to gauge the teams interests in these draft prospects is top-30 visits. The team is allowed 30 pre-draft visits that allow both players and the staff to get a feel for one another. This year, the Saints had 17 players make their way to the Big Easy in hopes of making a lasting impression on this revamped coaching staff.

Going down the list of players that have visited, we see a combination of top-end first round talent, along with some potential mid-to-late round steals that just might be flying under the radar. Here’s a list of all 17 players separated by position and ranked using The Athletic’s Dane Brugler and their Consensus Big Board rank from the NFL Mock Draft Database:

Quarterbacks (2)

Tyler Shough, Louisville – First / Second Round | Consensus Board Rank: 50

Quinn Ewers, Texas – Day ⅔ | Consensus Board Rank: 86

Running Backs

None

Wide Receivers

Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona – First Round | Consensus Board Rank: 11

Savion Williams, TCU – Day ⅔ | Consensus Board Rank: 90

Isaac TeSlaa, Arkansas – Day 3 | Consensus Board Rank: 172

Junior Bergen, Montana – UDFA | Consensus Board Rank: N/A

Tight Ends

Thomas Fidone II, Nebraska – Day 3 | Consensus Board Rank: 175

Offensive Line

Josh Simmons, Ohio State – First / Second Round | Consensus Board Rank: 20

Josh Conerly, Oregon – First / Second Round | Consensus Board Rank: 23

Aireonte Ersery, Minnesota – First / Second Round | Consensus Board Rank: 37

Defensive Line

Mason Graham, Michigan – First Round | Consensus Board Rank: 4

Mykel Williams, Georgia – First Round | Consensus Board Rank: 21

Shemar Turner, Texas A&M – Day 2 | Consensus Board Rank: 56

Linebackers

None

Defensive Backs

Nick Emmanworu, South Carolina – First Round | Consensus Board Rank: 17

Shavon Revel Jr., East Carolina – Day 2 | Consensus Board Rank: 62

Quincy Riley, Louisville – Day ⅔ | Consensus Board Rank: 118

Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech – Day 3 | Consensus Board Rank: 109

Ranked in Order