Saints scouts observe college football upsets and NFL Draft prospects
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 1:55 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
New Orleans Saints scouts attended several key college football games on October 7 as they evaluated potential first-round picks for the 2027 NFL Draft. The games included South Carolina's matchup against Florida, where Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers threw for 279 yards and four touchdowns. In the LSU vs. Kentucky game, left tackle Lance Heard highlighted his potential with three touchdown runs, while Oregon faced UCLA in an upset where the Ducks struggled without their quarterback. These evaluations are crucial as the Saints prepare for upcoming roster decisions.
- •Saints scouts were present at games involving South Carolina, Kentucky, and UCLA.
- •LaNorris Sellers excelled with 279 passing yards and four touchdowns.
- •Lance Heard contributed significantly for Kentucky with three rushing touchdowns.
- •Oregon's loss to UCLA highlighted the absence of key player Dante Moore.
- •The scouting season will inform the Saints' draft strategy for 2027.
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"New Orleans Saints scouts attended big college football games on Saturday, catching upsets at South Carolina-Florida, Oregon-UCLA, and LSU-Kentucky.
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