2025 NFL Draft: Tyler Shough’s dog steals the show after Saints pick

As Tyler Shough waited to hear his name called in the 2025 NFL Draft, the camera was rolling as he watched from his home. The former Louisville quarterback’s friends and family were in attendance – as was his dog, who stole the show.

As Shough and his family celebrated his selection by the New Orleans Saints, his dog was in the middle of the celebration. It made for a heartwarming moment, and the Shoughs were prepared to make sure the dog repped his future team.

The ABC broadcast interviewed him shortly after the pick, and Rece Davis asked if the family knew the Saints would pick him. Shough’s dog was wearing a Saints bandana during the interview. However, he admitted he had one ready for every team, just in case.

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This past season was the only one that Shough played with the Cardinals after also playing at Oregon and Texas Tech in his college career. He had the best season of his career by far.

Part of that was due to the fact that the 2024 season marked the first time in his career that Shough had played in more than seven games, as he appeared in 12. He finished with 3,195 yards passing and a 62.7% completion percentage along with 23 touchdowns to six interceptions.

Shough played high school football at Chandler (AZ), where he was a four-star prospect. He ranked as the No. 122 overall player and No. 12 quarterback in the 2018 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

What NFL Draft analysts are saying about Tyler Shough

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein provided some further analysis of Shough’s game in his recent scout of the quarterback’s draft profile. He touched on his injury issues but also noted the arm talent and accuracy that has caught the eyes of scouts.

“Pocket passer with a seven-year college career prompted by three consecutive years of injuries while at Texas Tech,” Zierlein wrote. “Shough will turn 26 in September, was in the same recruiting class as Trevor Lawrence and backed up Justin Herbert at Oregon. He’s a talented passer with a live arm who is capable of making pro throws both intermediate and deep but battles inconsistency.

“He plays with good field vision, using his eyes to hold defenders and set up his throwing windows. Shough is confident and accurate when protected, but will flinch when pressure mounts, leading to spotty decision-making and big sacks. His size and passing talent will be enticing, but durability and mobility concerns are impediments he will need to overcome.”