The Saints wound up using the ninth pick on Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. Shough had an official pre-draft visit with Saints officials on April 11. His stock has also been rising throughout the evaluation process. Duncan noted on April 15 that two teams said Shough was the best quarterback in this year's class.

The Colorado quarterback and Boise State running back are among the biggest names in the draft but where they will be continuing their football careers is anyone's guess

Nick Emmanwori, Will Johnson and Shedeur Sanders, who received first-round evaluations, are among the top prospects available Friday, Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, which will include second- and third-round selections.