When the New Orleans Saints selected Virginia safety Jonas Sanker in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, they were hoping that they were going to get an immediate impact player who could develop with their secondary. Sanker has seemingly done all of that and much more, carving out a clear role with the team and excelling at it. While being a rookie safety can be an adjustment even for the most talented players, Sanker seems to have secured his role on this team this season. “Justin Reid and Julian Blackmon have the starting spots locked down, but Sanker’s versatility and potential have earned him a backup role.”