Ross Jackson highlights several underrated prospects he believes are second-round-caliber options for the Saints, headlined by Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, Oklahoma edge R Mason Thomas, San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson, Alabama receiver Jeremy Bernard, Tennessee receiver Chris Brazil, and interior offensive linemen Emmanuel Pregnon and Chase Besantas.

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• Mock Draft PicksChris BrazzellTennessee TitansMar 27, 2026

  Chris Brazzell to be picked “second round” (picks 33–64)

  “That's Chris Brazil, the wide receiver out of, Tennessee ... among the many names to remember at wide receiver [in the second round]”

  Close · 44Scored 43.91a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored

  draft:

  2026

  naive:

  a shuffled mock scores 50

  player:

  Chris Brazzell

  season:

  2026

  zero at:

  32

  accuracy:

  43.91

  baseline:

  50

  actual pick:

  83

  difficulty:

  1

  weeks in the season:

  18

  pick accuracy:

  43.91

  predicted pick:

  second round (picks 33–64)

  weeks left when called:

  0

  mock ordering score:

  only one pick — no order to score

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• Mock Draft PicksGermie BernardMar 27, 2026

  Germie Bernard to be picked “second round” (picks 33–64)

  “this year's second round offers some really good opportunities for some of those sleepers ... Six foot one, two hundred and six pounds, very physical, out of Alabama. Jeremy Bernard.”

  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored

  draft:

  2026

  naive:

  a shuffled mock scores 50

  player:

  Germie Bernard

  season:

  2026

  zero at:

  32

  accuracy:

  100

  baseline:

  50

  actual pick:

  47

  difficulty:

  1

  weeks in the season:

  18

  pick accuracy:

  100

  predicted pick:

  second round (picks 33–64)

  weeks left when called:

  0

  mock ordering score:

  only one pick — no order to score

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• Mock Draft PicksR Mason ThomasMar 27, 2026

  R Mason Thomas to be picked “second round” (picks 33–64)

  “we're taking a look at some underrated second round options for New Orleans ... How about Oklahoma Edge rusher, r Mason Thomas, another guy that is not to be slept on”

  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored

  draft:

  2026

  naive:

  a shuffled mock scores 50

  player:

  R Mason Thomas

  season:

  2026

  zero at:

  32

  accuracy:

  100

  baseline:

  50

  actual pick:

  40

  difficulty:

  1

  weeks in the season:

  18

  pick accuracy:

  100

  predicted pick:

  second round (picks 33–64)

  weeks left when called:

  0

  mock ordering score:

  only one pick — no order to score

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• Mock Draft PicksJacob RodriguezMar 27, 2026

  Jacob Rodriguez to be picked “second round pick” (picks 33–64)

  “This guy deserves to be a second round pick. This guy could be a fantastic addition for any team that's looking to add to their second level.”

  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored

  draft:

  2026

  naive:

  a shuffled mock scores 50

  player:

  Jacob Rodriguez

  season:

  2026

  zero at:

  32

  accuracy:

  100

  baseline:

  50

  actual pick:

  43

  difficulty:

  1

  weeks in the season:

  18

  pick accuracy:

  100

  predicted pick:

  second round pick (picks 33–64)

  weeks left when called:

  0

  mock ordering score:

  only one pick — no order to score

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• Mock Draft PicksEmmanuel PregnonMar 27, 2026

  Emmanuel Pregnon to be picked “second round” (picks 33–64)

  “So Chase Besantas, Emmanuel Pregnant, both worthwhile names to know on the offensive line going in the second round.”

  Miss · 35Scored 35.36a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored

  draft:

  2026

  naive:

  a shuffled mock scores 50

  player:

  Emmanuel Pregnon

  season:

  2026

  zero at:

  32

  accuracy:

  35.36

  baseline:

  50

  actual pick:

  88

  difficulty:

  1

  weeks in the season:

  18

  pick accuracy:

  35.36

  predicted pick:

  second round (picks 33–64)

  weeks left when called:

  0

  mock ordering score:

  only one pick — no order to score

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• Mock Draft PicksChase BisontisMar 27, 2026

  Chase Bisontis to be picked “second round” (picks 33–64)

  “So Chase Besantas, Emmanuel Pregnant, both worthwhile names to know on the offensive line going in the second round.”

  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored

  draft:

  2026

  naive:

  a shuffled mock scores 50

  player:

  Chase Bisontis

  season:

  2026

  zero at:

  32

  accuracy:

  100

  baseline:

  50

  actual pick:

  34

  difficulty:

  1

  weeks in the season:

  18

  pick accuracy:

  100

  predicted pick:

  second round (picks 33–64)

  weeks left when called:

  0

  mock ordering score:

  only one pick — no order to score

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• Mock Draft PicksChris JohnsonMar 27, 2026

  Chris Johnson to be picked “second round” (picks 33–64)

  “another really fantastic potential selection for New Orleans in the second round that maybe is more of an outside corner”

  Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.

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