Patrick Mahomes

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2016, file photo, Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks to throw against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas. Mahomes is bypassing his senior season for early entry in the NFL draft. Mahomes, the FBS leader this season with 5,052 yards passing, announced his decision during a campus news conference Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

Quarterback could be on the New Orleans Saints' radar during the NFL Draft.

Coach Sean Payton and members of the coaching staff were in Lubbock, Texas, on Tuesday, where Payton led a private workout with Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes, according to numerous reports.

The DoubleT Varsity Club also tweeted a photo of Payton at Jones AT&T Stadium.

The 6-2, 225-pound Mahomes, whom CBS Sports and NFLDraftScout.com project as a late first- to second-round pick, finished his college career with 11,252 yards passing and 93 touchdowns. He added 845 yards rushing and 22 touchdowns on 308 attempts.

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Payton should already be familiar with Mahomes when considering the Saints held a formal interview with Mahomes at the NFL Scouting Combine.

The private workout, however, likely allowed the Saints to put Mahomes through specific drills or throws.

The Saints need to eventually identify Drew Brees' successor and could use the draft in late April to groom a quarterback for the future.

New Orleans currently holds two first-round picks (11th overall and 32nd overall) and a second-round pick (42nd overall) to potentially use on Mahomes, who may not be available in the third round.