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The New Orleans Saints coaching staff will receive a firsthand look at this year’s offensive line class, as assistant coach Tobijah Hughley has been selected to lead the West offensive line group at the upcoming East-West Shrine Bowl.
Hughley, a recent addition to the Saints’ staff after spending time at Miami, brings valuable experience both as a coach and former player. He played collegiately at Louisville during the Teddy Bridgewater-Lamar Jackson era and will now get the opportunity to help build around Tyler Shough.
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With New Orleans expected to prioritize interior offensive line help this offseason, Hughley’s close evaluation of these prospects could play a significant role in the team’s draft preparation.
Headlining the interior group is Texas A&M offensive guard Ar’maj Reed-Adams, a projected mid-round selection in the upcoming draft. At first glance, Reed-Adams looks the part at 6-foot-5, 340 pounds, using his size and strength to consistently impose his will at the line of scrimmage. An exceptional run blocker with impressive power and athleticism, Reed-Adams possesses the tools to develop into a quality starter at the next level.
Another notable name is Alabama offensive guard Jaeden Roberts, also projected to be selected in the middle rounds. Measuring in at 6-foot-5, 327 pounds, Roberts showcases similar traits, particularly as a dominant run blocker capable of generating movement in the trenches.
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The offensive linemen scheduled to be in attendance are listed below, with rankings provided by Mock Draft Database:
OT Brian Parker II (90)
IOL Ar’Maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M (153)
IOL Jaeden Roberts, Alabama (158)
IOL Pat Coogan, Indiana (161)
OT Fa'alili Fa'amoe, Wake Forest (184)
OT Febechi Nwaiwu, Oklahoma (231)
OT Riley Mahlman, Wisconsin (261)
OT James Neal, Iowa State (294)
OT Garrett DiGiorgio, UCLA (373)
IOL Anez Cooper, Miami (UR)
IOL Evan Beerntsen, Northwestern (UR)
With the Saints looking to reshape the interior of their offensive line, the East-West Shrine Bowl allows them the opportunity to evaluate in a hands-on environment. Hughley's role in leading the West offensive line group gives the Saints the opportunity to gather meaningful insight on this year's prospects who could potentially end up being future players for the team. As the draft quickly approaches, the performance of these players will certainly go a long way into shaping the team's approach come April.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: Saints offensive line coach working Shrine Bowl
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