Alvin Kamara is still an elite running back, especially when he has a good offensive line, but he's always thrived when he has another running back in the backfield with him. They swung and missed with Kendre Miller, but Neal feels like the guy who could give them that 1-2 punch they've been missing.

The New Orleans Saints drafted one of college football's most productive running backs in Round 6. Devin Neal scored 49 touchdowns in 49 games played.

The Saints added much needed depth behind Alvin Kamara. New Orleans selected Kansas running back Devin Neal with the eighth pick (185th overall) in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.