If there's a potential spoiler option, Dart could be gaining steam for New Orleans' decision-makers. The MMQB's Albert Breer said on Wednesday the Saints have done a "ton of homework" on Dart, but maybe later in the draft and not necessarily with the ninth pick.

Derek Carr's injury could lead to a mutually beneficial trade taking place between the Patriots and Saints.

Shedeur Sanders has the widest range of evaluations leading into the NFL Draft with teams at the top like the Cleveland Browns still uncertain on taking him. However, his profile may be causing a rift with another team further down the draft board.