Tyler Shough is that lanky 6’5″, 225-pound quarterback out of Chandler, Arizona, who’s been floating around college football like a perfectly tossed spiral—Oregon Ducks, Texas Tech Red Raiders, and eventually Louisville Cardinals—before signing with the New Orleans Saints as the 40th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. His college career? Imagine it like a rollercoaster with some broken tracks. At Texas Tech, he fought for the starting position, passed for 231 yards and a touchdown in his first game, but broke his collarbone in Week 4. The injury bug didn’t end there—he broke his fibula in 2023, ending his season again. Despite the challenges, he achieved impressive results: in 2024 at Louisville, he scored 3,195 yards and 23 touchdowns, earning him honorable mention in the All-ACC and Comeback Player of the Year awards.
If you believe Tyler Shough’s football career is crazy, wait until you learn about his partner-in-crime, Jordan Shough. Jordan is not merely the stereotypical “quarterback’s wife” cheering from the sidelines—she’s been in the trenches right alongside him, knowing every high and low because she’s an athlete herself. A Eugene, Oregon, soccer sensation, Jordan accumulated 67 goals and 56 assists during high school, won the 2017 Oregon 5A State Player of the Year, and competed for the Oregon Ducks- so yeah, she understands the grind, the pressure, and the glory days of college athletics.
Their tale is essentially a rom-com for the NIL age: Tyler, being the planner, employed a sponsorship from a jewelry company to stage a “photoshoot” on a Mexican beach, only to get down on one knee and propose-speak of combining business with pleasure.
When Tyler Shough got that call from the New Orleans Saints, Jordan was doing a happy dance, knowing her guy finally got his shot in the Big Easy. After watching Tyler navigate the chaos, she responded to the draft news with, “Alright, babe, time to show ‘em what we’re made of,” all while secretly crafting strategies to keep him grounded and healthy in the whirlwind of the NFL circus. She snapped on Instagram and shared a slice of joy with the people. She reshared a status from @rocnationsports on her stories, highlighting the family’s excitement over Tyler’s draft by the Saints. The post declared, “Absolutely no shortage of emotion,” accompanied by the Saints’ signature chant, “WHO DATTT.”
Tyler also posted a video of the moment when the entire family got the news, and she couldn’t help but throw her punches in the air. The captain read, “The first bumps can’t be stopped, DNA is strong.” Okay, so imagine this: the Shough family’s all huddled up together, cheering on the draft like it’s the Super Bowl, okay? When Tyler is picked by the Saints, the room goes bananas! Mom’s in tears, Dad’s hugging everyone tightly, and Jordan’s most likely punching the air with pure delight. It’s that moment where all the long hours, the late-night drills, the “one more season” speeches, all get to pay off.
Tyler Shough being drafted by the New Orleans Saints at No. 40 certainly stoked the pot in the QB room. The draft also placed the spotlight on the Shedeur Sanders snub, with Moore finally speaking out about bypassing Sanders twice, adding a saucy subplot to the Saints’ quarterback drama.
Why Shedeur Sanders missed the Saints’ call
It’s not about the hype or the flashier name. Moore was fairly definitive: it wasn’t an easy decision because Sanders is undoubtedly talented, with strong numbers at Colorado and a former top-three pick. But the Saints believed Shough was the better fit for their franchise and culture. Shough’s maturity (he’s nearing his 26th birthday, which is old for a first-year QB), experience, and how he navigated adversity at the college level instilled confidence in Moore.
Sanders’ stock fell in the weeks preceding the draft, and several teams, including New Orleans, bypassed him, indicating there were some behind-the-scenes issues. It’s also important to consider that the Saints are somewhat in quarterback limbo with Derek Carr’s injury and uncertain status, so Shough’s willingness to compete immediately was a huge plus.
Sanders has the name and the swag, but Moore’s playing the long game, choosing the steady hand over the shiny rookie. And let’s be real: when your starting quarterback’s shoulder is on the fritz, you want someone who can roll with the punches, not just throw deep bombs and hope for the best. Well, maybe he’ll prove the Saints wrong, or maybe he’ll become the next big thing somewhere else.
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