The Saints have their answer to their quarterback question in Louisville's Tyler Shough.

Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough (9) passes the ball in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Clemson, S.C.

(AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save When news broke in early April that Derek Carr's 2025 season may be in jeopardy because of an injury to his shoulder, the New Orleans Saints suddenly became a destination for quarterback draft prospects. The Saints put an end to the speculation about their future at quarterback early Friday night when they selected Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough with the No. 40 overall pick.



There was some thought that the Saints may have to trade up in order to address the position, but they did not have to touch any of their current assets. Shough was the first quarterback to be selected Friday night, and the third quarterback overall in the 2025 draft. Shough is a non-traditional rookie quarterback.

He dealt with injuries throughout his college career, which included stops at Oregon and Texas Tech, and he will enter his rookie season as a 26-year-old. He stayed healthy in 2024 and enjoyed a strong season with Louisville, throwing for 3,195 yards and 26 touchdowns. In Shough, the Saints selected a quarterback with prototypical size (6-5, 219) and an NFL-caliber arm.

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