Saints' Draft Pick: Bain Junior Boosts Defense

0:00For the NFL, it's March 20th, and here's what's going on. The New Orleans Saints head into the 2026 NFL Draft after a six-win season in 2025 that showed some promise. Rookie quarterback Tyler Show flash potential, but the defense needs serious help, especially upfront with Cameron Jordan still unsigned, an A. Gap opposite Chase Young. Experts see the Saints grabbing Miami-Ed Russia Rubin-Bane Jr. at the eighth overall pick in recent mock drafts. This move would target their biggest weakness by adding a proven past rush threat early in the first round. Bane dominated college ball last year, with 54 tackles, 15 and a half tackles for loss, and 9 and a half sacks over 16 games. He earned first team all-American honors, and helped Miami reach the national championship game, proving himself against top competition. Short arms drew some combine criticism, but his explosive burst in power make him a night mayor for blockers.

1:00Pairing him with Young could create one of the league's top duels, and Jordan might return to mentor the Young guy if he resigns. As the Saints build a round show and fix their defense, this draft pick could spark real improvement and push them to her playoff contention next, season.