The 2026 NFL Draft is in the book for the New Orleans Saints, and they didn't waste ANY time getting a lot faster. In this WWL Radio-fueled edition of the Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break it all down after a wild 72 hours of draft action that included eight picks, three new WRs and a blindsiding trade for a recent top-10 pick. We'll also chat with Dalton Wasserman of the Preferred Walk-On podcast and takes from our new coworker Mario Jerez before detailing the 10-man UDFA class and a lot more. Let's do it.

SEGMENT 1: Here are the picks. Don't blink -- you'll miss 'em

SEGMENT 2: Mickey Loomis' draft breakdown ... and why you should be very confident in Jordyn Tyson

SEGMENT 3: Hearing from Dalton Wasserman, Mario Jerez and Christen Miller

SEGMENT 4: Breaking down Saints UDFA class a post-draft veteran signing

The 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and that means getting wayyyyy ahead of ourselves as we look toward the upcoming Saints season. In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down his way too early 53-man roster projection for next season and which positions will feature the biggest questions. We'll also break down the latest on some veteran free agent signings and hear Saints GM Mickey Loomis' latest comments about Cam Jordan and Alvin Kamara.

SEGMENT 1: The rundown ... what to make of Martin Emerson Jr.

SEGMENT 2: The rundown ... Loomis has interesting comments on Cam and AK

SEGMENT 3: 53-man roster projection ... offense

SEGMENT 4: 53-man roster projection ... defense

Check out the full 53-man roster projection here: https://www.audacy.com/wwl/local-sports/saints/saints-way-too-early-53-man-projection-here-s-where-things-stand-after-2026-nfl-draft

NFL Draft Week 2026 is officially here. Are you ready? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, New Orleans Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller do their best to sort out the last-minute draft takes, like if Jordyn Tyson's late rise is for real or just a smokescreen? We'll also chat with NFL draft analyst Justin Melo for prospect insight before breaking down mock draft 3.0, a 7-round edition predicting all eight Saints draft selections.

SEGMENT 1: The rundown ... is the Jordyn Tyson hype for real?

SEGMENT 2: Fact or fiction ... NFL Draft takes edition

SEGMENT 3: Draft analyst Justin Melo breaks down key prospects

SEGMENT 4: Mock draft 3.0 ... this time it's all 7 rounds