Saints scout Houston Cougars during fall camp visit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:09 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
New Orleans Saints staff attended the Houston Cougars fall camp, marking their fourth scouting session in August. They were joined by the Indianapolis Colts. The Cougars boast notable draft prospects for 2027, including wide receiver Amare Thomas, quarterback Conner Weigman, and running back Makhi Hughes. The Saints are looking ahead to the upcoming draft after mixed results from previous selections at Houston.
- •Saints visited Houston Cougars fall camp on August 17.
- •Colts were also in attendance during the practice.
- •Top prospects include Amare Thomas, Conner Weigman, and Makhi Hughes.
- •Previous Cougars players include first-round pick Payton Turner.
- •Saints have scouted at multiple fall camps this month.
- 3:09 PMYahoo Sports — New Orleans Saints spotted scouting Houston Cougars fall camp
"The New Orleans Saints are getting some of their scouting work in early, with members of staff seen visiting the Houston Cougars fall camp.
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