Saints Mock Draft Monday 4/13/2026

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Saints Mock Draft Monday 4/13/2026

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13 Apr 2026, 20:31 GMT+

Check out the latest New Orleans Saints mock drafts from various NFL experts ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saints Mock Draft Monday.

Keep track of the latest NFL mock drafts to find out which prospects the experts think the New Orleans Saints will pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Part of theSaints Path to the Draftpresented by Cox.

2026 NFL Draft Positional Rankings:

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Saints Mock Drafts for 2026 NFL Draft

Out of 59 mock drafts tracked from April 6 - April 12, edge rusher was the most frequently mocked position to the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, followed closely by wide receiver and cornerback.

Rueben Bain Jr. was the most mocked player to the Saints this week with Mansoor Delane as strong second place. We continue to see Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon, and David Bailey on a lot of Saints mock drafts.See the most commonly mocked players to the Saints in the later rounds.

These are the positions NFL draft analysts most commonly mock to the Saints with their 1st round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Top 3 Most Mocked Players to Saints (April 6 - April 12)

1. Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami

Times Mocked to Saints (4/6-4/12):18 (69 Total)

Experts Who Mocked Rueben Bain Jr. to the Saints

Alec Elijah (Pro Football Network) - 4/11/2026
Jeremy Bissett (The Bissett Perspective) - 4/11/2026
Theo Gremminger (Fantasy Points) - 4/10/2026
Colin Cowherd (Fox Sports) - 4/9/2026

"The Saints have a lot of needs, but this kid lives in the backfield. I care a little bit about arm length...Everybody I talk to in the league loves Bain. Because of the measurements, he's not going to be a No. 1 or No. 2 pick. But I haven't talked to anyone in the NFL that doesn't respect him as a player." -Cowherd

Ian Harper (NFL Mocks) - 4/9/2026
Joshua Feldstein (Fox 43) - 4/9/2026
Patrick Flowers (Bleacher Nation) - 4/9/2026

"One of the most physically imposing edge defenders in the draft, Bain brings a combination of length, power, and burst that gives offensive linemen fits. He was incredibly disruptive at Miami with a pressure rate that was among the best in the country. Plus, he has the frame to add functional strength without losing quickness. New Orleans has prioritized getting after the quarterback, and Ruben Bain Jr. is exactly the kind of player who accelerates that effort." -Flowers

Brian Lamb (Draft Countdown) - 4/8/2026
Matthew Gideon (Live Score) - 4/8/2026
Sam O'Hair (Northern Iowan) - 4/8/2026
Tyler Erzberger (Newsweek) - 4/8/2026
Ben Fawkes (Yahoo) - 4/7/2026
Jason Pruett (DRAFTPLEX) - 4/7/2026
Peter Schrager (ESPN) - 4/7/2026
Rhett Lewis (NFL.com) - 4/7/2026

"Even if Cameron Jordan re-signs with the Saints this offseason, the team needs to find another presence on the edge. Bain gives them a menace both as a pass rusher and run defender." -Lewis

Alex Barth (98.5 The Sports Hub) - 4/6/2026
Kody Malstrom (Fantasy Life) - 4/6/2026
Matt Rooney (Bleacher Nation) - 4/6/2026

"The Saints seem to have their young quarterback. Now, they can stand to add some help getting to the opposing quarterback. Bain's arm size was a concern at the Combine, but there is no denying the results he produced on the field. He's still arguably the top EDGE in this draft and would be a nice pick here." -Rooney

Lance Zierlein's Draft Analysis on Rueben Bain Jr.:

"Note taker, grudge holder and block destructor with a compact frame and defensive tackle play strength. Bain is ill-tempered with his take-ons, hitting blockers with heavy hand strikes. He plays through tight ends and can anchor against tackles and double teams. However, his lack of length can lead to him being smothered if he doesn't land the first strike. He can bend and flip his hips at the top of the rush, swipe away punches and generate a strong bull rush. His playoff run showed an ability to generate quick wins if tackles are passive in setting to him. He can rush off the edge or mismatch guards as a sub-package rusher. Bain's explosive power and toughness should translate, giving him a high floor as an NFL starter."

2. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

Times Mocked to Saints (4/6-4/12):14 (39 Total)

Experts Who Mocked Mansoor Delane to the Saints

Andrew Buller-Russ (Sportsnaut) - 4/11/2026

"The Saints absolutely need to upgrade their receiving corps, but they may have their eye on one of Tyler Shough's former teammates later on. New Orleans could also benefit from having a new CB1, and there's little debate that LSU product Mansoor Delane is the best in the class after clocking a blistering 4.38-second 40-yard dash and allowing zero touchdowns while not committing any penalties in 2025." -Buller-Russ

Pat Fitzmaurice (Fantasy Pros) - 4/10/2026
Staff (Andy NFL) - 4/10/2026
Staff (Yahoo) - 4/10/2026
Iain MacMillan (SI) - 4/9/2026
Josh Edwards (CBS) - 4/9/2026
Luke Easterling (Athlon Sports) - 4/9/2026

"If Tate's off the board, the Saints should pivot to their many needs on defense, and they've got some fantastic options in this scenario. They could easily opt for Ohio State safety Caleb Downs or Miami edge defender Rueben Bain Jr. here, but the opportunity to land the top corner in this year's class might be too much to pass up. Delane was an absolute shutdown artist for the in-state Bayou Bengals last season, and would immediately be the best corner on this roster." -Easterling

Mike Kashuba (Football Guys) - 4/9/2026
Jacob Infante (Pro Football Network) - 4/8/2026
Curt Popejoy (Draftwire) - 4/7/2026
J.P. Acosta (CBS) - 4/7/2026
Staff (Yahoo) - 4/7/2026

"The Saints could go in a few different directions and it would make sense. Wide receiver to give Chris Olave that desperately needed running partner was tempting here. But instead, the Saints go with Delane to not only shore up a glaring hole in Brandon Staley's sneaky good defense from last year (11th in FTN's weighted defensive DVOA metric), but turn a below-average spot into an outright good one with Delane, whose intelligence, ball skills and twitch would flourish in a zone-heavy defense that likes to mix it up." -Yahoo Staff

Daire Carragher (Pro Football Focus) - 4/6/2026
Nate Davis (USA Today) - 4/6/2026

Lance Zierlein's Draft Analysis on Mansoor Delane:

"Delane is one of the top cornerbacks in a CB-rich draft. He excels in press coverage, altering release timing with punches and slides. Smooth hips and efficient footwork keep him connected in man coverage, while his processing allows for quick transitions in off-man and short zone looks. He has good top-end speed for vertical phasing but is inconsistent turning to find the football. While he locks in on the route at times, he's rarely oblivious to the quarterback's actions, allowing him to slam catch windows shut and play the football. He played through a core muscle injury for much of the 2025 season and still performed at an elite level. Delane's emergence over the past two years might be indicative of what's to come, as he's shown lockdown potential."

3. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

Times Mocked to Saints (4/6-4/12):7 (98 Total)

Experts Who Mocked Carnell Tate to the Saints

Jordan Dajani (CBS) - 4/11/2026
Tarringo Basile-Vaughan (NFL Mocks) - 4/11/2026

"The draft board plays right in the hands of the Saints who select Carnell Tate with the No. 8 overall pick in the draft. With Tyler Shock looking like the long-term starter for the Saints, getting him another down-the-field weapon to pair with fellow Ohio State alum Chris Olave is the focus here for the Saints. This tandem will have an opportunity to be special down in the Bayou which will help Shock be even more effective at the QB position in Year 2." -Basile-Vaughan

Matthew Freedman (Fantasy Life) - 4/8/2026
Steven Cheah (Barstool Sports) - 4/7/2026
Tim Crean (Clutch Points) - 4/7/2026

"The Saints are the start of the "keep calm and carry on" section of the 2026 NFL Draft, meaning if these next three teams just don't panic and make a silly move, they will have excellent players and great fits fall to them at the back half of the top 10. For the Saints, that means getting arguably the best pass-catcher in this class with Carnell Tate. He will immediately make the Saints offense better and help in Tyler Shough's development." -Crean

Nick Baumgardner (The Athletic) - 4/6/2026
Pete Prisco (CBS) - 4/6/2026

Lance Zierlein's Draft Analysis on Carnell Tate:

"Ascending "Z" receiver who continues to step out from the shadow of Ohio State teammate Jeremiah Smith. Tate has good size but would benefit from more play strength. He builds momentum quickly on intermediate and deep routes, utilizing speed and tempo to pressure cornerbacks. He can win over the top on verticals or separate over the first two levels with route savvy and separation burst. Tate tracks throws at top speed and makes his adjustments to run under them. He combines timing, body control and catch radius to dominate air space and consistently lands on the winning side of contested catches. Pass catching comes effortlessly with soft, strong hands and he consistently works back on throws to keep ballhawks from hawking. Tate displays rare polish for a player his age and has the talent to become a heralded pro within his first three seasons."