Sanker Shines in Strong Rookie Season

Drafted in the third round (93rd overall), Sanker stepped into a larger role than expected after Julian Blackmon's season-ending injury in Week 1. The former Virginia Cavaliers safety played 89% of the team's defensive snaps and finished with 80 total tackles, including 3 for loss and 2 interceptions. His strong performance helped the Saints rank 4th against the pass and 9th overall defensively.

Despite some inconsistencies down the stretch, Sanker showed excellent range and instincts as a deep safety, proving to be a valuable addition to New Orleans' young secondary that emerged as the team's most consistent unit during the 2025 season.