Scouting Future Saints: Texas Longhorns cornerback Malik Muhammad
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Malik Muhammad, a cornerback for the Texas Longhorns, is a potential draft pick for the New Orleans Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft due to his skills and connection to Saints coach Terry Joseph. Muhammad has strengths in route recognition and change of direction, but needs to improve his physicality and tackling.
Malik Muhammad, a cornerback for the Texas Longhorns, could be a potential draft pick for the New Orleans Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Saints are predicted to draft a cornerback, and Muhammad's connection to Saints coach Terry Joseph, who previously coached him at Texas, could make for an intriguing reunion. Muhammad has shown strong route recognition and anticipation, excellent change of direction, and good leaping ability. However, he needs to improve his physicality and tackling, particularly if he's moved to the slot. Muhammad was named 2nd Team All-SEC and has the skills to become an immediate contributor for a defense. The Saints may consider him as a Day 2 pick to complement their existing cornerbacks, Quincy Riley and Kool-Aid McKinstry, after losing Alontae Taylor in free agency.
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