Should the Saints Have Waited for Tyler Shough? NFL Day 2 Draft Analysis

In Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected QB Tyler Shough from Louisville with the 40th overall pick. While Shough has potential, the question arises: Did the Saints reach for a quarterback too early? With their solid picks in the third round, including Texas DT Vernon Broughton and Virginia S Jonus Sanker, some fans and analysts wonder if the Saints could have waited to grab Shough later and used the #40 pick on a different, higher-impact player. Let’s break down the decision, what it means for the team, and whether it was the right call.