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Tyson (6’2/203) barrels into the top 10 as a risk/reward pick with a lengthy injury history but tantalizing physical skill-set. He was also a consistent producer when he managed to take the field in Tempe, turning into a high-volume perimeter target. He commanded 100 2025 looks despite playing just seven full games, turning those opportunities into 61 catches for 711 yards and eight scores. He did so while splitting reps between the outside (56 percent) and slot (39 percent), reflecting formation optionality. Although Tyson seems capable of lining up just about anywhere, he won most consistently in the intermediate and deep areas of the field. Also lauded for his ball skills, Tyson rarely drops passes despite consistently working through traffic and contact. From the jump, Tyson projects as a timing-based Z/slot hybrid who thrives on intermediate breaks, digs and posts. He is a reliable separator with projectable route pacing, ball skills, and formation flexibility. Although he’s not the fastest, Tyson’s versatility and fluidity make him a potential fantasy producer right off the bat, provided he keeps his durability issues at bay. Tyson will give second-year QB Tyler Shough another tremendous talent on the outside as the Saints look to build on a strong first season under head coach Kellen Moore.

The Giants are currently slated to pick at No. 5 overall—and again at No. 10 overall. Tyson has previously been linked to the Saints at No. 8. Both the Browns (No. 6) and the Commanders (No. 7) are in the market for a wide receiver, and ESPN’s Mel Kiper mocked Tyson to the Chiefs at No. 9 roughly one week ago. As long as Tyson’s injury history is acceptable, he seems likely to be drafted in this range.

If the Jets select Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey with pick No. 2, the Cardinals and Titans will both be considering Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love with their subsequent picks, according to Rapoport. Other teams picking inside the top ten will have interest in dealing for one of those picks and taking Reese. Rapoport mentioned the Saints and Chiefs as teams looking for an edge rusher that would be motivated to move into picks No. 3 or 4 should Reese fall past No. 2. The early pass-rushing selections are going to be “one of the biggest pressure points” of the draft in Round 1.

Tyson’s stock continues to tick upward following his private workout on April 17. The Saints pick at No. 8 overall. The Saints hosted Tyson for a visit on April 10. Underhill described Tyson as being “by far, the most talented wide receiver in this whole entire class,” and he believes Tyson would be “enticing” for the Saints. Underhill also identified the Giants, via pick No. 5, as a potential landing spot. Tyson would assume a fantasy-friendly role on either team. Nothing is guaranteed, and things change quickly during draft week, but Tyson seemingly has a shot to be drafted in the top 10.

In a video report from earlier today, Venerable outlined a potential trade in which the Saints acquire the No. 3 overall pick from the Cardinals in exchange for the Nos. 8, 42 and 73 overall picks. He notes “no 2027 draft capital is exchanged with New Orleans,” and told viewers, “I think that’s the preference for these teams — in fact, I know it.” Per Venerable, the Cardinals “are looking to do their damage” in the draft this year, rather than next year. It sounds like Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort needs to leave the draft with meaningful personnel upgrades. Venerable notes that the Cardinals recently hosted Miami OT Francis Mauigoa (back) for a top-30 visit. He would be in play for them in this scenario. Yesterday, Venerable reported that the Cardinals have discussed a potential trade back with the Chiefs as well. He believes both the Saints and Chiefs are targeting either Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey or Ohio State LB Arvell Reese.

Cooper, 22, continues to make the rounds this pre-draft cycle with the draft just over two weeks away. The versatile, do-it-all receiver who has drawn comparisons to Deebo Samuel is viewed as a fringe first-round prospect and could immediately step in to help whatever team drafts him. Cooper was a full-time slot receiver in 2025 with the Hoosiers, but can work on the outside, and would pair well opposite Chris Olave and would face little competition from incumbent receivers for snaps. Cooper caught 69 passes for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns last season, and has totaled over 1,500 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns since 2024.

The former No. 29 overall pick tallied 4.5 sacks as a part-time player in 2023. He then upped that total to 7.5 in his second season while also playing more snaps. Bresee followed up the breakout campaign with just 2.5 sacks on 30 pressures last year. He also missed two games with a knee injury at the end of the season. Picking up his fifth-year option means the Saints are counting on a return to form for Bresee in the upcoming season.

The complicating factor about Olave is his concussion history, which leads Paras to believe the Saints are interested in paying Olave and taking on some risk, “but not all of it.” It’s possible this hinges on the guaranteed money as much as the salary. Nine receivers currently make at least $30 million a season, so it’s a reasonable target for Olave despite the receiver missing nine games in 2024 due to concussions.

In other words, the Saints want Kamara to take a paycut after a down and injury-riddled year as he enters his age-31 season. The Saints could also still release him or trade him, per Paras. Kellen Moore said Kamara is “certainly on the roster” on Monday, but it sounds like that might not be the case much longer.

Olave is in the fifth and final year of his rookie contract and coming off a season in which he went for 100-1,163-9 while appearing in 16 games. Olave has played in 15 or more games in three of his four years in the league, and bounced back nicely after playing in just eight games in 2024. The unquestioned WR1 for the Saints should secure a long-term extension before the new season, and will be in the high-end WR2 mix for fantasy managers in 2026.