CBS Sports HQ football analyst, draft expert, motivational speaker, and New Orleans native Emory Hunt joins Mario Jerez and Erin Summers on the BLEAV in Saints Podcast.

After months of evaluating prospects and compiling his extensive 2026 Draft Guide, Emory shares his thoughts on finally seeing this rookie class transition from scouting reports to NFL practice fields. The crew dives deep into the Saints' draft haul, including first-round wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, defensive tackle Christen Miller, tight end Oscar Delp, and several other newcomers looking to earn roles under head coach Kellen Moore.

Topics include:

• Emory's overall assessment of the Saints' rookie class
• What Jordyn Tyson can bring to Kellen Moore's offense
• The current state of the Saints running back room
• Which defensive rookies are best positioned to contribute immediately
• The rookie most likely to change the trajectory of the Saints' season
• Expectations for Tyler Shough entering Year 2
• What Kelvin Banks needs to do after a promising rookie campaign
• Observations from Giants mandatory minicamp
• Early discussion of the Saints-Giants Week 6 matchup after New Orleans won last year's meeting 26-14

Don't miss this in-depth conversation with one of the most respected draft analysts in football as he breaks down the future of the Saints and some of the NFL's most intriguing young talent.

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