The New Orleans Saints look like they could be in prime position to trade up, or maybe even down (finally) in the 2025 draft, but what would that look like? In the latest edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down their third mock drafts of this offseason, each featuring a big trade that shakes up the first round. We’ll also break down the Top 30 visits we know so far and the prospects to keep an eye on this draft season.

SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Saints Legend Retires & Top 30 Visits Breakdown

… It was a quiet week on the news front for the New Orleans Saints, with the biggest headline being the retirement of Terron Armstead, who spent the past three seasons with the Dolphins. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s episode by reflecting on Armstead’s elite time with the Saints, then break down the team’s top 30 visits this offseason and the prospects to watch as the 2025 draft gets closer and closer.

SEGMENT 2: Steve Mock 3.0: Saints Trade Up for A Phenom On The Edge

… The mission was simple: ID the star the Saints should be going after and find a trade up to go get him. Steve Geller found it here in this 1-round mock draft with a significant move up the board to get arguably the best player in this year’s class in the top five, but what did it take to get done? Let’s break it down.

SEGMENT 3: Jeff Mock 3.0: Saints (Finally) Trade Down, Stock Up At Positions of Need

… This mission was a bit less simple: Find a trade back scenario that nets extra assets to restock the cupboard at key spots. Jeff found it with the Dolphins at 13, upgrading a future pick and adding another third-rounder to this year’s stockpile. But what were the results? Jeff addresses edge rusher, wide receiver, defensive tackle, quarterback and running back, covering a TON of bases in this three-round mock.

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