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EA College Football 25 was a huge success after its release in 2024, granting the new college football franchise a chance at a sequel. In celebration of the highly anticipated release of EA College Football 26 on July 10th, here\u2019s a thread of the 2025 New Orleans Saints<\/a> draft class\u2019s best plays in their final years of collegiate ball. <\/p>\n Tyler Shough\u2019s arm talent is what caught the eyes of all NFL front offices, but it\u2019s his clutchness and anticipation that showed in his best play from the 2024 season. In a tied 17-17 game with Georgia Tech<\/a>, Shough hit wide receiver Ja\u2019Corey Brooks in stride on a deep pass while being interfered with. The impressive touchdown would give the Cardinals the lead, which they would keep to win the game. <\/p>\n Sixth-round selection running back Devin Neal has been the epitome of consistency during his college career. Despite the three straight 1,000-yard seasons, Neal likely needed a push to get on NFL radars. Neal answered the call during the team\u2019s second-to-last game of the season against the fan favorite Colorado Buffalos. The powerback accumulated a total of 287 yards and 4 touchdowns and opened up the scoring in the game with a 51-yard reception for a touchdown in the first quarter. <\/p>\n Devin Neal put on a show against Colorado, finishing the day with 287 yards and four touchdowns. But it was Neal\u2019s 51-yard touchdown reception to open the game that started his day out hot. pic.twitter.com\/SQYFRpMslP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kyle Besson (@KyleBesson504) June 30, 2025<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n Jonas Sanker was a surprise pick to many fans. Some haven’t heard of the former Virginia Cavaliers<\/a> safety, while others thought the Saints took him too early. Despite the skepticism, Sanker produced throughout the 2024 season, racking up 98 tackles, 8.5 TFL, and 2 sacks in an impressive senior year. However, Sanker\u2019s best play of the year came in the secondary as the 6-foot defensive back snatched Anthony Colandrea’s pass out of the air and took the ball 45 yards to help his offense get in scoring position and eventually upset No. 18-ranked Pitt. <\/p>\n Jonas Sanker is best known for his tackling ability, but his clutch interception and return would help lead the Cavaliers to an upset over the No. 18 ranked Pitt pic.twitter.com\/ZKx9lstfir<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kyle Besson (@KyleBesson504) June 30, 2025<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n Similar to teammate Tyler Shough\u2019s best play of the 2024 season, cornerback Quincy Riley also had his best play against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Riley would open up scoring for the Louisville Cardinals<\/a> with an excellent read on quarterback Haynes King\u2019s lateral attempt and bat the ball into the endzone, where a teammate would recover it for a touchdown. <\/p>\n Tyler Shough wasn\u2019t the only former Louisville standout now Saints rookie to impress against Georgia Tech as cornerback Quincy Riley opened up scoring for the Cardinals with a deflected lateral pic.twitter.com\/vQ6ffIn0sa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kyle Besson (@KyleBesson504) June 30, 2025<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n The Saints snatched falling defensive end Fadil Diggs with the 257th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft<\/a>. New Orleans desperately needs a consistent and young pass-rushing attack and may have found a gem in Diggs. The best play of the 2024 season for the seventh-round selection came against the first pick of the draft, Cam Ward, and the No. 6th-ranked Miami Hurricanes<\/a>. Diggs blew by Miami\u2019s left tackle quickly and sacked Ward on a 2nd and 17 in a tied 28-28 game late in the third quarter. Syracuse would eventually upset the powerhouse Hurricanes and ruin their chances at an appearance in the ACC championship game. <\/p>\n Seventh-round gem Fadil Diggs beats Miami\u2019s left tackle off the snap to take down No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward. Diggs and Syracuse would eventually upset the No. 6 ranked team and spoil their chances at the ACC Championship pic.twitter.com\/Svdj9Zz5F2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kyle Besson (@KyleBesson504) June 30, 2025<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\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>\nTyler Shough<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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