Dart, whose draft stock has risen in recent months, has “qualities” similar to the quarterbacks that new Saints coach Kellen Moore has worked with previously and thrived, such as the Cowboys’ Dak Prescott, the Chargers’ Justin Herbert and newly minted Super Bowl champion Jalen Hurts of the Eagles.

Yes, this is actually happening — at least in Mock Draft form. McShay has the New Orleans Saints taking Jaxson Dart with the No. 9 overall pick and letting Shedeur Sanders fall out of the Top 10.

NFL mock drafts are dominating the internet and sports media space right now as we close in on two weeks remaining before the offseason's key event is underway. Former ESPN and current The Ringer draft analyst Todd McShay has the cache and respect of the industry,