The New Orleans Saints are showing interest in defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim, a versatile Day 3 prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft. This breakdown explores his rankings, scouting profile, strengths like elite length and positional flexibility, and areas needing development as the Saints continue building depth in the trenches.
Saints Eye Linemen: Tyler Onyedim Draft Breakdown — Big Q breaks down the New Orleans Saints’ growing interest in defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim and what it means for their draft strategy in the trenches heading into the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Saints are doing serious homework on both the offensive and defensive lines, and Tyler Onyedim has emerged as a name to watch. Ranked as a Day 3 prospect, Onyedim projects as a 5th–7th round pick and currently sits within the top 25 interior defensive linemen in this class.
BS Sports: #199 Overall
PFF: #244 Overall
PFSN: #168 Overall
NFL Combine Rankings:
Production: 16th
Athleticism: 20th
Total Score: 23rd
Elite Length: 34 1/8″ arms give him strong leverage in run defense
Versatility: Can line up from 0-tech to 7-tech
Scheme Fit: Experience in multiple fronts (Iowa State & Texas A&M)
Pass Rush: Flashes power & spin move but still developing counters
Size Concerns: Slightly undersized (~292–295 lbs) vs double teams
Big Q explains why the Saints are targeting versatile linemen like Onyedim and how this fits into their long-term roster build under Kellen Moore and the current front office vision.
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