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Saints Eyeing Top Draft Pick to Land Franchise QB in 2026
20 Aug
Summary
- Saints' QB battle between Shough and Rattler not promising
- Saints likely to pick early in 2026 NFL Draft
- ESPN mock draft predicts Saints trading up to No. 3 to select Clemson's Cade Klubnik
As of August 20th, 2025, the New Orleans Saints are in the midst of a heated quarterback battle between rookie Tyler Shough and second-year signal caller Spencer Rattler. However, the news is not promising for the Saints, as neither of these young quarterbacks appears to be a potential franchise option.
In fact, the article suggests that the Saints are likely to be picking at the top of the 2026 NFL Draft, which could present them with an opportunity to land their long-term quarterback. ESPN's Field Yates recently published a 2026 mock draft, predicting that the Saints will trade up from the 5th overall pick to the 3rd spot to select Clemson's Cade Klubnik.
Yates believes that with Derek Carr's retirement and the uncertainty surrounding Rattler and Shough, the Saints will be eager to secure a reliable quarterback prospect. Klubnik, who had a breakout 2024 season with 43 total touchdowns, is described as a "mechanically sound and accurate passer" who could provide the stability the Saints are seeking under center.
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If the Saints do indeed find themselves in the top five of the 2026 draft, it seems highly likely that they will prioritize the quarterback position and look to land their franchise signal caller for the foreseeable future.
