New Orleans Saints 2026 Rookie Class — Dynasty Fantasy Grades

New Orleans Saints drafted 5 2026 rookies at fantasy-relevant positions (RB, TE, WR). This page tracks each New Orleans Saints rookie's dynasty value through three lenses: NFL draft capital, team opportunity (vacated production, depth-chart situation, scheme tendencies), and consensus dynasty ADP across tracked mock and real rookie drafts. New Orleans Saints enter 2026 with 55 vacated targets — a real opportunity for a rookie receiver to step into immediate volume. Click any player for the full evidence wall: combine, college production, scouting verdict, and projected role.

NO 2026 Rookies

Player Pos School NFL Pick Dynasty ADP
RBCJ Donaldson RB Ohio State 32.0
WRJordyn Tyson WR Arizona State R1 #8 3.8
TEOscar Delp TE Georgia R3 #73 34.0
WRBryce Lance WR North Dakota State R4 #136 31.3
WRBarion Brown WR LSU R6 #190 55.3

NO Team Context

Scheme: west_coast
Pass rate: 56%
Rush rate: 44%
Vacated targets: 55
Vacated carries: 30
OL rank: #20
Depth chart by position
  • QB: competition
  • RB: set at the position — rookie likely buried Year 1
  • WR: high need — rookie has a path to early snaps
  • TE: depth role — rookie competes for rotational reps

Pick #8. Signed Zach Wilson (QB), Travis Etienne (RB), Noah Fant (TE), Ty Chandler (RB). Traded Rashid Shaheed, released Cooks. WR is top need. 6-11.