Analysts have suggested the Browns may drop out of the top 10, creating room for New Orleans to climb a couple spots. That gap could give the Saints a chance to target a player they covet without sacrificing too much value.
At 6, the Saints could target a receiver such as Carnell Tate, a name heavily linked to New Orleans in recent mock drafts. The top of the board remains fluid, so Tate’s destination would depend on how the other picks unfold.
Alternatively, if the board shifts, running back Jeremiyah Love has been viewed as a potential top-five selection and could spur a bold move. Landing Love could pair a backfield of Love and free-agent addition Travis Etienne Jr. with quarterback Tyler Shough.
Any deal would hinge on the Browns’ willingness to trade and the Saints’ willingness to part with the necessary assets, with a straightforward picks-for-picks exchange among the viable scenarios. The feasibility also depends on how the Browns evaluate their options and how the Saints value their targets.
With draft dynamics still taking shape, the possibility of a Saints move remains plausible but far from guaranteed as teams finalize plans for the opening round.
