If there's a potential spoiler option, Dart could be gaining steam for New Orleans' decision-makers. The MMQB's Albert Breer said on Wednesday that the Saints have done a "ton of work" on Dart but that they may try to draft him later and not necessarily with the ninth pick.

Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart are believed to be battling to be drafted ninth overall by the New Orleans Saints after reports emerged that Derek Carr could be out for the entire 2025 season

ESPN analysts are split on the New Orleans Saints' rumored interest in drafting Shedeur Sanders, sparking a heated debate