Doug Joubert· Aug 27, 2026
Joubert breaks down the Saints' 2026 draft class, projecting Jordyn Tyson as a starter and Bryce Lance as the third receiver, while predicting safety Lorenzo Styles Jr. and cornerback TJ Hall will both be waived and land on the practice squad.
“Styles is the odd man out amongst the safeties, but we are thinking the Saints will bring him back onto the practice squad, if he clears waivers.”
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4 checkable claims — 2 depth chart calls and 2 roster spot calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
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Of the 2 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
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- Roster Spot CallsT.J. HallNew Orleans SaintsAug 27, 2026
T.J. Hall to make the roster
“we believe that means TJ Hall is destined for a practice squad membership as well”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJordyn TysonNew Orleans SaintsAug 27, 2026
Jordyn Tyson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Round 1: Jordyn Tyson , wide receiver, projected to start, but hampered by a hamstring that could keep him grounded for another month”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Lorenzo Styles to make the roster
“Our Picks for Who Will Probably Be Waived / Safety - Lorenzo Styles Jr ... we are thinking the Saints will bring him back onto the practice squad, if he clears waivers.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsBryce LanceNew Orleans SaintsAug 27, 2026
Bryce Lance to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Round 4: Bryce Lance , wide receiver, with the injury to Tyson, he should be the third receiver behind Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele .”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Ross JacksonRoster Spot Calls · Spencer RattlerHit · 100Ross Jackson gives his final preseason 53-man roster projection for the New Orleans Saints, naming who makes the initial roster at every position group, who starts on injured reserve or the practice squad, and who the five starting offensive linemen and kicker will be.
- Ross JacksonRoster Spot Calls · Chris Rumph IIMiss · 0Ross Jackson lays out his early defensive 53-man roster projection for the 2026 Saints, naming five edge rushers, four interior defensive linemen, five cornerbacks, five linebackers and five safeties, plus his kicker, punter and long snapper, and sends Mike Heldman, Chris Rumph and Jackson Sirmon to the practice squad.
- Ross JacksonRoster Spot Calls · Asim RichardsHit · 100Ross Jackson projects the New Orleans Saints' offensive 53-man roster: three quarterbacks with Tyler Shough starting and Spencer Rattler as the backup, four running backs including Alvin Kamara, six wide receivers with Jalen Polk making it, three tight ends, ten offensive linemen with a set starting five, and Charlie Smith at kicker.
- Ross JacksonRoster Spot Calls · Jayden PriceHit · 100Jackson expects Jordan Tyson to top 1,000 receiving yards as a rookie without reaching 1,500, sees Cesar 'Torricelli' Simpkins holding the backup center job, projects Kaden Ellis at weak-side linebacker contributing to the pass rush, and names Jaden Price as his dark horse to make the 53-man roster.
- Ross JacksonSleeper Calls · Devaughn VeleMiss · 0Ross Jackson agreed to the same Saints mock draft board — Jeremiah Love at eight, Akeem Mesador in the second, Keonte Scott at 73, Keelan Rutledge and Ted Hurst in the fourth, Xavien Harris at 148, Aaron Anderson in the fifth and Bryce Boettcher in the sixth — and also called Devon Vellet a 2026 breakout candidate.
- Mike HarmonSleeper Calls · Kevin Austin Jr.Hit · 100Harmon gave his Week 18 fantasy rankings — top five quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers — plus lists of 'hot plays,' 'cold sores' (players to avoid) and 'ninjas' (sneaky plays), and said Trevor Lawrence would land around a top-four fantasy quarterback finish for the season.
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