Being a homer in fantasy football usually doesn\u2019t lead to the best results. With the New Orleans Saints<\/a> slated to start a young quarterback, it may offer a bigger obstacle for fans who want to draft from their favorite team but also compete for a championship. <\/p>\n That said, the Saints still have plenty of offensive talent that can make a difference for your team in 2025. All rankings and projections are based on PPR.<\/p>\n 2024 ranking – RB9<\/strong> <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Photo by Cooper Neill\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n Alvin Kamara continues to be a value pick in the middle rounds year after year. In 2024, Kamara was projected to be RB15 on the board before finishing as the RB9 in a weak Saints offense. <\/p>\n Head coach Kellen Moore is coming off a successful year as the Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>‘ offensive coordinator, helping superstar running back Saquon barely break 2,000 yards. It\u2019s easy to imagine the Saints taking a heavy-run approach to their offense. With New Orleans choosing between a rookie and second-year quarterback, the former All-Pro will see plenty of attempts as a runner and receiver. <\/p>\n 2024 ranking – WR93<\/strong> <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Photo by Gus Stark\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n From projections early on predicting the then third year wide out finishing in the top 10 to an injury-riddled season that caused Chris Olave to barely make the top 100, Olave had a disappointing year in 2024.<\/p>\n Coming off such a lackluster season, Olave could only go up from here. The two-time 1,000-yard receiver is the clear-cut WR1 on the Saints and will be the go-to target for whichever young quarterback is under center for New Orleans. While injuries continue to be a concern for Olave, an offseason bulk and a new offensive scheme hope to see a significant jump for the former first-round pick.<\/p>\n 2024 ranking – WR83<\/strong> <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Photo by Chris Graythen\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n Rashid Shaheed started the 2024 season hot, catching 20 passes for 349 yards and 3 touchdowns through six games. Disappointingly for Shaheed, his season would end early after suffering a knee injury during the team\u2019s week six matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a>.<\/p>\n With the Saints’ offense moving to a run-heavy offense, play action will be the bulk of the team\u2019s big plays. Shaheed has dominated as a deep threat on play action through the early years of his career and will likely get more looks with a new strong-armed quarterback and offense-focused head coach. <\/p>\n 2024 ranking – TE19<\/strong> <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Photo by Cooper Neill\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n Juwan Johnson signed a three-year $30 million contract with the Saints early in the offseason. Johnson\u2019s deal surprised many, with New Orleans showing a significant amount of commitment to the sixth-year tight end. <\/p>\n Head coach Kellen Moore has been noted to take advantage of tight ends in his offense since his time with the Dallas Cowboys<\/a>. From Dalton Schultz to Dallas Goedert, tight ends have continued to have a strong presence in Moore\u2019s offense. Juwan Johnson is coming off the best year of his career with 548 yards and 3 touchdowns. With the wide receiver-turned-tight end expected to have a pivotal role in the team\u2019s new offense, He can be a waiver pickup after the draft. <\/p>\n Make sure you follow Canal Street Chronicles on Twitter at <\/em>@SaintsCSC<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, \u201cLike\u201d us on Facebook at <\/em>Canal Street Chronicles<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, and make sure you\u2019re subscribed to our <\/em>new YouTube channel<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nAlvin Kamara – RB2<\/strong><\/h2>\n
2025 projection – RB15<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Football](\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/YZZVBRetSqJIoIPrMZyaEaJevvE=\/0x0:4591x3061\/1200x0\/filters:focal(0x0:4591x3061):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/26037525\/2188239188.jpg\")
<\/p>\n<\/picture>\nChris Olave – WR3\/Flex<\/strong><\/h2>\n
2025 projection – WR30<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Football](\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/CiV6xzQ-l3Txd1opMgnLhuJEQLw=\/0x0:7496x4997\/1200x0\/filters:focal(0x0:7496x4997):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/26037528\/2173200530.jpg\")
<\/p>\n<\/picture>\nRashid Shaheed – WR5\/Flex2<\/strong><\/h2>\n
2025 projection – WR55<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Football](\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/7ua3UUcnByrhOSqEYawm8bpnJT0=\/0x0:4214x2809\/1200x0\/filters:focal(0x0:4214x2809):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/26037536\/2178274124.jpg\")
<\/p>\n<\/picture>\nJuwan Johnson – TE2\/3<\/strong><\/h2>\n
2025 projection – TE34<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Football](\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/MzgdbfcQZDDQHfuOe1pfRalNnpQ=\/0x0:7588x5059\/1200x0\/filters:focal(0x0:7588x5059):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/26037989\/2192062695.jpg\")
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