Arguably one of the top options for the Saints
The New Orleans Saints have a multitude of options at pick 9 in the NFL Draft. Almost every position can be upgraded on the roster, but the Saints should fix their offensive and defensive lines first if they want any success in 2025 and beyond. This is something head coach Kellen Moore has stated multiple times, and there are some great options to improve the lines. One of these prospects is Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham, who is visiting with the Saints this week, per Jeremy Fowler.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham is taking pre-draft visits to the #Patriots and the #Saints over the next three days, per source.
Both teams pick in the 10 and will get an up-close look at one of the draft’s premier defensive players. pic.twitter.com/XN0SyhhnQ3
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) April 2, 2025
Graham is the top defensive tackle in the 2025 class, and if he is somehow available at pick 9, there is no doubt he should be the selection. The issue is him getting there, which is unlikely. Almost every team in the top 10 could select Mason Graham, and if the Saints want him, a trade up may need to happen. Although, anything can happen in the draft, and there is still a chance Graham gets to 9, so bringing him in for a visit is a good idea. If the Saints do end up trading up from 9, which is not out of the question, Graham could be a prime-time target for New Orleans.