Overview

• The Saints chose Tyler Shough, the third quarterback taken in the 2025 NFL Draft, with the 40th overall pick.
• Shough, a 26-year-old with seven years of college experience at Oregon, Texas Tech, and Louisville, posted 3,915 passing yards and 23 touchdowns in his 2024 season.
• This marks the third consecutive year the Saints have drafted a quarterback, following picks of Jake Haener in 2023 and Spencer Rattler in 2024.
• New Orleans bypassed Shedeur Sanders for the second straight night, despite his earlier projections as a top prospect.
• With Derek Carr's future uncertain due to a shoulder injury and contract restructuring, Shough may be groomed as his long-term successor.