New Orleans Saints add versatile producers in first draft under Coach Kellen Moore

SmashMouth · 04-27-2025, 09:39 AM

On the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft the New Orleans Saints added two offensive players and three defenders, shoring up some areas with depth and possible starters while sticking to the script of bringing in versatile producers who possessed the character makeup the franchise seeks.

New Orleans drafted Oklahoma linebacker Danny Stutsman (No. 112 overall) and Louisville cornerback Quincy Riley (131) in the fourth round, Kansas running back Devin Neal (184) in the sixth round and UCLA tight end Moliki Matavao (248) and Syracuse edge Fadil Diggs (254) in the seventh.

Add to that collection Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. (No. 9) in the first round, Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough (40) in the second and Texas defensive tackle Vernon Broughton (71) and safety Jonas Sanker (93) in the third, and New Orleans' first draft class under Coach Kellen Moore totals four offensive and five defensive players.

"I think when you look at our roster, we've got a lot of good players in a lot of different rooms, and yet there's depth that you want to gain, there's guys that you want to put in a room or maybe you've got an older player and so you're looking forward to two years from now or three years from now this guy can step into a starter's role, if not sooner," Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis said Saturday afternoon.

"I think there's a lot of guys that have the opportunity to be starting contributors for us and good players for hopefully a long time. But it's up to them and it's up to us to help them grow into that and give them the opportunity. But I'm pretty pleased with the group right now."

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SmashMouth · 04-27-2025, 09:43 AM

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iceshack149 · 04-27-2025, 11:07 AM

I think this is a solid draft. It would've been good to get a WR but these picks seem solid.
I like the Saints RB's. Kendre Miller showed flashes his rookie year but DA had the ass for him and sidelined him for most of the season last year.

SmashMouth · 04-27-2025, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I think this is a solid draft. It would've been good to get a WR but these picks seem solid.
I like the Saints RB's. Kendre Miller showed flashes his rookie year but DA had the ass for him and sidelined him for most of the season last year.

Kendre better shape up. The Kansas kid ain't no joke .

Rugby Saint II · 04-27-2025, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I think this is a solid draft. It would've been good to get a WR but these picks seem solid.
I like the Saints RB's. Kendre Miller showed flashes his rookie year but DA had the ass for him and sidelined him for most of the season last year.

I agree about this being a good draft. We didn't make any trades or bad reaches this time around and took captains and experienced players. We may get several starters and role players from the 2025 draft. We filled areas of need with potentially high ceiling players that can contribute.

I understand that two players were taken on day two one round before they were expected to be drafted. But we got the players we wanted for our new coaches with no trades or loss of draft capital. I feel good about this draft. Also, the Saints UDFA's look like potentially high level sneaky good signings.

I can't wait to study this class and get ready for an exciting TC. Who Dat!

04-27-2025, 09:39 AM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,688 Blog Entries: 29	New Orleans Saints add versatile producers in first draft under Coach Kellen Moore On the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft the New Orleans Saints added two offensive players and three defenders, shoring up some areas with depth and possible starters while sticking to the script of bringing in versatile producers who possessed the character makeup the franchise seeks. New Orleans drafted Oklahoma linebacker Danny Stutsman (No. 112 overall) and Louisville cornerback Quincy Riley (131) in the fourth round, Kansas running back Devin Neal (184) in the sixth round and UCLA tight end Moliki Matavao (248) and Syracuse edge Fadil Diggs (254) in the seventh. Add to that collection Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. (No. 9) in the first round, Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough (40) in the second and Texas defensive tackle Vernon Broughton (71) and safety Jonas Sanker (93) in the third, and New Orleans' first draft class under Coach Kellen Moore totals four offensive and five defensive players. "I think when you look at our roster, we've got a lot of good players in a lot of different rooms, and yet there's depth that you want to gain, there's guys that you want to put in a room or maybe you've got an older player and so you're looking forward to two years from now or three years from now this guy can step into a starter's role, if not sooner," Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis said Saturday afternoon. "I think there's a lot of guys that have the opportunity to be starting contributors for us and good players for hopefully a long time. But it's up to them and it's up to us to help them grow into that and give them the opportunity. But I'm pretty pleased with the group right now." read more here Attached Thumbnails

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,688 Blog Entries: 29	Re: New Orleans Saints add versatile producers in first draft under Coach Kellen Moore Originally Posted by iceshack149 I think this is a solid draft. It would've been good to get a WR but these picks seem solid. I like the Saints RB's. Kendre Miller showed flashes his rookie year but DA had the ass for him and sidelined him for most of the season last year. Kendre better shape up. The Kansas kid ain't no joke . iceshack149 and Rugby Saint II like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,143	Re: New Orleans Saints add versatile producers in first draft under Coach Kellen Moore Originally Posted by iceshack149 I think this is a solid draft. It would've been good to get a WR but these picks seem solid. I like the Saints RB's. Kendre Miller showed flashes his rookie year but DA had the ass for him and sidelined him for most of the season last year. I agree about this being a good draft. We didn't make any trades or bad reaches this time around and took captains and experienced players. We may get several starters and role players from the 2025 draft. We filled areas of need with potentially high ceiling players that can contribute. I understand that two players were taken on day two one round before they were expected to be drafted. But we got the players we wanted for our new coaches with no trades or loss of draft capital. I feel good about this draft. Also, the Saints UDFA's look like potentially high level sneaky good signings. I can't wait to study this class and get ready for an exciting TC. Who Dat! iceshack149 and SmashMouth like this.
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