Saints' Sanker Impresses in Strong Rookie Year

The third-round pick from Virginia quickly established himself as a reliable presence in the secondary, recording 80 total tackles including 3 for loss and 2 interceptions. Sanker's performance helped propel the Saints defense to a 4th-ranked pass defense and 9th overall in the league.

Despite some inconsistency in his tackling and coverage skills down the stretch, Sanker's natural instincts as a deep safety and solid tackling ability made him an integral part of a young New Orleans secondary that developed into the team's most consistent unit throughout the 2025 season.