The 2025 B&G Draft Prediction Contest
 

Let's have some fun, for those still able. :bng:

The 2025 B&G Draft Prediction Contest!

Who can most accurately predict the Saints' picks in this year's draft - with a twist!

New Orleans Saints' 2025 Draft Picks:

Round 1, Pick 9​
Round 2, Pick 40​
Round 3, Pick 71​
Round 3, Pick 93 (from Washington)​
Round 4, Pick 112​
Round 4, Pick 131 (from Washington)​
Round 6, Pick 184​
Round 7, Pick 248 (from Philadelphia through Washington)​
Round 7, Pick 254 (Compensatory)​


Scoring System:

5 points if you correctly predict the exact player the Saints select at a specific pick.​

3 points for accurately predicting the position (e.g., quarterback, defensive end) of the player selected at a specific pick.​

2 points if you correctly predict the college from which a player is drafted at a specific pick.​

Trade Predictions:

Receive 3 points for correctly predicting that the Saints will trade up or down in a specific round.

Predicting Trade Details:

Earn an additional 3 points if you accurately predict the exact pick number the Saints will trade to.

Gain 5 extra points if you correctly predict the player the Saints select after executing the trade.

Bonus Points:

If your predicted player is drafted by the Saints and is the first player selected at his position in the draft, award yourself 2 bonus points.​

Late-Round Gems:

For correctly predicting a player selected by the Saints in rounds 6 or 7, add 3 bonus points, acknowledging the difficulty of late-round predictions.​

Game Rules:

All mock draft predictions must be submitted before the commencement of the 2025 NFL Draft.​

Clearly indicate any anticipated trades involving the Saints, specifying the round and pick numbers involved.​

After the draft, tally scores based on the actual draft outcomes using the scoring system outlined above.​

Winner Determination:

The member with the highest total score will be declared the winner.​

Example Prediction:

Round 1, Pick 9: Will Campbell, Offensive Tackle, LSU​
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Exact Player: 5 points (if Will Campbell is selected at Pick 9)​

Position: 3 points (if an offensive tackle is selected at Pick 9)​

College: 2 points (if a player from LSU is selected at Pick 9)

Bonus: 2 points (if Will is the first Tackle off the board)

TOTAL: 12 points

Re: The 2025 B&G Draft Prediction Contest
 

This looks fun as hell. I just wish I knew enough about more college players to even put in a halfway decent prediction past round three. So I’ll just watch you guys.

Re: The 2025 B&G Draft Prediction Contest
 

C'mon jnormand. It's for fun! I guarantee most of us won't get more than 1, or 2 picks right.

I think last year was the first season in years - maybe ever - that the Saints drafted the guy I wanted!

Re: The 2025 B&G Draft Prediction Contest
 

Trade Predictions:

We will trade up.

We will draft a player from Ohio State.

We will draft at least one oft-injured player.

I'm kidding... not really... maybe a little. I do like my odds!

Re: The 2025 B&G Draft Prediction Contest
 

My prediction is Abdul Carter falls to the pats at four and we trade up to get him

Alternate prediction- we trade down and grab another second and also trade back up into the second for a total of a first and three seconds for our first four picks

Re: The 2025 B&G Draft Prediction Contest
 

NT Grant - LB Schwesinger - OG Ratledge - RB Tuten - WR Lacy - S Ransam - CB Harris - OC/G Cox - TE Runyon.

Re: The 2025 B&G Draft Prediction Contest
 

I've always hated draft speculation, but with the total lack of comprehension of the competition displayed thus far, I believe I may have a reasonable chance of winning. Just kidding ... kind of. :D

Re: The 2025 B&G Draft Prediction Contest
 

Rd 1, pick 9 - Saints select Jalon Walker LB/Edge Georgia

Rd 2, pick 33 (trade up) - Omarian Hampton RB North Carolina

Re: The 2025 B&G Draft Prediction Contest
 

Round 1 - Pick 9: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Round 2 - Pick 40: Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State
Round 3 - Pick 71: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
Round 3 - Pick 93: Elijah Arroy, TE, Miami
Round 4 - Pick 123 (Traded Down): Savion Williams, WR, TCU
Round 4 - Pick 131: Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland
Round 5 - Pick 156: Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
Round 6 - Pick 184: Zah Frazier, CB, UTSA
Round 7 - Pick 248: Shilo Sanders, S, Colorado

Re: The 2025 B&G Draft Prediction Contest
 

Just put in a bunch of trade ups where you end up with like 3 guys this year and give away a high draft pick next year. Loomis mo

Re: The 2025 B&G Draft Prediction Contest
 

I barely know the first round prospects. Except for positions of need I haven't really spent enough time on it. Good job Rez.

Re: The 2025 B&G Draft Prediction Contest
 

Thank you my brotha.

Re: The 2025 B&G Draft Prediction Contest
 

Same.
How about this: I predict that the Saints will not pick a QB in the 1st two rounds. They'll get two defensive linemen. One for the edge and one for the middle.

Re: The 2025 B&G Draft Prediction Contest
 

Round 1, Pick 9​ - Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Round 2, Pick 40​ - Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State
Round 3, Pick 71​ - Jack Sawyer, DE, Ohio State
Round 3, Pick 93 (from Washington)​ - Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
Round 4, Pick 112​ - S Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State
Round 4, Pick 131 (from Washington)​ - Tai Felton, WR, Maryland
Round 6, Pick 184​ - Jake Majors, C, Texas
Round 7, Pick 248 (from Philadelphia through Washington)​ - Jimmy Horn Jr., WR, Colorado
Round 7, Pick 254 (Compensatory)​ - Jo'Quavious Marks, RB, USC



Now I didn't say I liked the picks.

Re: The 2025 B&G Draft Prediction Contest
 

9. New Orleans Saints - Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

Biggest Needs: CB, Edge, WR, S

Initially, I had the Saints selecting Tyler Warren with this selection. However, with the recent news that Derek Carr could be lost for the season, New Orleans faces the dilemma of entering the season with Spencer Rattler as their starter, attempting to sign Aaron Rodgers, or drafting a quarterback.

Jaxson Dart has been climbing up draft boards and has surpassed Shedeur Sanders in the eyes of many scouts, leading up to the draft in Green Bay.

With Dart's arm talent and ability to create with his legs, he takes what was an explosive offense during the first quarter of the 2024 season and makes them even more dangerous. After all, last season the former Rebel threw for nearly 4,300 yards at nearly a 70 percent completion rate. Dart also nearly ran for 500 yards, averaging four yards per carry and totalling 32 touchdowns.

With Dart's combination of size, mobility, and arm strength, he's a perfect fit for Kellen Moore's offense.

Re: The 2025 B&G Draft Prediction Contest
 

Okay, I've never been into the draft as a prognosticator, only an observer. I give up beyond this guess ...

Saints trade 1.09 to the Cowboys for their 1.12 and their 2nd rounder.
Saints select Jaxson Dart at 1.12.

The Saints then trade back into the 1st round coupling their 2nd and the Cowgirls 2nd and future consideration for some late pick and select a coveted defensive player.

That's all I've got.

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