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5 things to know about Saints first round draft pick Kelvin Banks Jr.

3 days ago | saintswire.usatoday.com | John Sigler

There was some thought the New Orleans Saints could have moved down in the 2025 NFL draft, but they didn't budge. The Saints stood pat, surveyed the field, and picked one of the best players in the entire draft class. But why are we so high on Kelvin Banks Jr.? The former Texas Longhorns left tackle is a highly-regarded prospect whose presence will allow the Saints to field their five best offensive linemen, wherever they might be deployed to play their best. And he has some stories to tell.
Tackle or guard? Kelvin Banks Jr. says he'll play wherever the Saints want him

3 days ago | saintswire.usatoday.com | John Sigler

Kelvin Banks Jr. isn't as interested in figuring out where the New Orleans Saints want to play him so long as they make him earn it. The former Texas Longhorns left tackle was selected at No. 9 overall in the 2025 NFL draft and didn't mince any words about what he expects after turning pro. "I'm gonna play whatever, man," Banks told reporters on a conference call after being selected.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian reacts to Saints drafting Kelvin Banks Jr.

3 days ago | saintswire.usatoday.com | John Sigler

You won't find many people who think more highly of Kelvin Banks Jr. than his head coach Steve Sarkisian. The Texas Longhorns coach spoke with Saints media after the team picked his left tackle at No. 9 overall in the 2025 NFL draft, and he gave the rookie a glowing review. "I think Kelvin's your perfect Longhorn," Sarkisian began. "I've said this all along, I would tell any player coming into our program, if you want to be great, be like Kelvin Banks.
Saints stay put at No. 9, draft Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr.

3 days ago | saintswire.usatoday.com | John Sigler

There was some late speculation about the New Orleans Saints trading out of the ninth pick in the 2025 NFL draft, but either they couldn't get any buyers or there just wasn't much to those rumors. The Saints stayed put at No. 9 and selected Texas Longhorns left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.It's an on-brand choice for former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who saw firsthand just how much easier things can be behind a dominant offensive line.
Derek Carr's brother shares insight to Saints QB's shoulder injury

3 days ago | saintswire.usatoday.com | John Sigler

Derek Carr has been out of the spotlight while dealing with a newly-reported shoulder injury, but the New Orleans Saints quarterback has remained a hot topic of discussion. On Thursday, just before the start of the 2025 NFL draft, his brother and former pro quarterback David Carr shared some insight to Carr's situation from the NFL Network stage. The latest update said that, essentially, there was no update.
2025 NFL draft: Live tracker for New Orleans Saints news, updates, picks, analysis

3 days ago | saintswire.usatoday.com | John Sigler

It's finally here. The 2025 NFL draft will begin on Thursday night with the first round of selections -- for now, all 32 teams are expected to make a selection without any first-round trades having been agreed to. Yet. Of course that includes the New Orleans Saints, who are scheduled to make their pick at ninth overall. This year's draft is held in Green Bay with tens of thousands of fans in attendance. The Saints could turn their fortunes around in a hurry.
Saints DC Brandon Staley speaks for the first time on his vision for 2025

3 days ago | saintswire.usatoday.com | John Sigler

Brandon Staley speaks in paragraphs. The New Orleans Saints' new defensive coordinator has stayed out of the spotlight since he reunited with Kellen Moore in a role-reversal; Moore previously worked under Staley as Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator and head coach, respectively. And when Staley was given the opportunity to talk about his plans for the Saints defense in 2025 with WWL Radio's Mike Hoss and Deuce McAllister, he had a lot to say.
Report: Derek Carr started the Saints offseason by asking for a raise

3 days ago | saintswire.usatoday.com | John Sigler

Credit where it's due: Derek Carr is a hustler. And he tried to hustle the New Orleans Saints out of even more money earlier this year, according to a report from Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. Carr's rocky-at-best relationship with the Saints has been the worst-kept secret in the NFL this offseason.
Report: 2025 draft QB Jaxson Dart 'is not going to fall beyond' the Saints at No. 9

3 days ago | saintswire.usatoday.com | John Sigler

Just who are the New Orleans Saints going to pick in the 2025 NFL draft? With news of Derek Carr's uncertain future failing to clear up in the final days leading up to the draft, all eyes are on the Saints' vacancy at quarterback. And some around the league believe the team just might reach on a passer to get their new head coach his guy. CBS Sports insider Aditi Kinkhabwala: "What I'm being told is that Jaxson Dart is not going to fall beyond that No. 9 pick and the Saints.
Report: Saints didn't get hoped-for Derek Carr injury update before NFL draft

3 days ago | saintswire.usatoday.com | John Sigler

Here's some added drama for the New Orleans Saints and the NFL draft. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says the Saints did not receive the clarity on Derek Carr's injured throwing shoulder going into the 2025 draft's first round "as the parties had hoped" for, which adds a lot of uncertainty to their future at quarterback.