By Niles Carpenter, Saints Contributor

Saints Secure New Talent with Multi-Year Contracts

The New Orleans Saints have made significant moves to bolster their roster by signing five of their 2024 NFL Draft picks to four-year deals, announced by Vice President and General Manager Mickey Loomis. This strategic decision brings fresh talent across various positions, reinforcing the team’s depth and future prospects.

Roster Enhancements and Strategic Additions

Leading the pack of new Saints is Taliese Fuaga, a first-round pick and a standout tackle from Oregon State. Fuaga’s collegiate career was marked by his impressive performance on the field, playing 39 games and starting 25. His senior year highlights include a consensus first-team All-American recognition and a key role in an offensive line that significantly boosted the team’s running game. Quarterback Spencer Rattler, another high-profile addition, brings his dynamic play from his time at Oklahoma and South Carolina, showcasing strong stats including a 68.5% completion rate and 77 touchdowns. Rattler’s experience and accolades, like being the MVP at the Reese’s Senior Bowl, suggest he’s ready to take on the challenges of the NFL.

Draft Selections: A Look at the Picks

The Saints’ strategic draft selections also include wide receiver Bub Means from Pittsburgh, linebacker Jaylan Ford from Texas, and defensive tackle Khristian Boyd from Northern Iowa, each bringing unique strengths to the team. Means, a fifth-round pick, has demonstrated remarkable receiving skills with 90 career receptions and ten touchdowns. Ford’s consistency and formidable defense, evidenced by his 287 career tackles and participation in the College Football Playoff, make him a valuable asset. Boyd’s record from Northern Iowa shows promise in enhancing the Saints’ defensive line with his experience and stats like 149 tackles and 10.5 sacks over his college career.

Future Prospects and Remaining Signings

The signing spree has positioned the Saints favorably for the upcoming season, but attention still remains on cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry, their second-round pick, who is yet to sign. Stay tuned…

Here’s the table summarizing the contract lengths, amounts paid, and the positions for each player mentioned: