The New Orleans Saints leaned heavily on experience in the 2025 draft. Still, the youngest pick of the class immediately seized a starting role at a premium position and never looked like a rookie.
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Kelvin Banks Jr.'s rookie season gives Saints a reason to believe
January 13, 2026 · 7 min read
New Orleans Saints left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. blocks New York Giants defender Brian Burns. Derick E. Hingle/NewOrleans.Football
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