New Orleans Saints players who were first-round picks
76 players
76 first-round picks have played for the New Orleans Saints. On a roster now: Cameron Jordan, Chris Olave, Marcus Davenport, Sheldon Rankins, and Payton Turner.
| Player | Pos | With club | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Jordan | DE | 2011–2026 | 2011 · No. 24 · NO |
| Wayne Martin | DT | 1989–1999 | 1989 · No. 19 · NO |
| Will Smith | DE | 2004–2012 | 2004 · No. 18 · NO |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2017–2024 | 2017 · No. 11 · NO |
| Deuce McAllister | RB | 2001–2008 | 2001 · No. 23 · NO |
| Malcolm Jenkins | S | 2009–2021 | 2009 · No. 14 · NO |
| Joe Johnson | DE | 1994–2001 | 1994 · No. 13 · NO |
| Renaldo Turnbull | LB | 1990–1996 | 1990 · No. 14 · NO |
| Robert Meachem | WR | 2008–2014 | 2007 · No. 27 · NO |
| Jonathan Vilma | LB | 2008–2013 | 2004 · No. 12 · NYJ |
| Mark Fields | LB | 1995–2000 | 1995 · No. 13 · NO |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2022–2026 | 2022 · No. 11 · NO |
| Marcus Davenport | DE | 2018–2022 | 2018 · No. 14 · NO |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2016–2020 | 2016 · No. 12 · NO |
| Kenny Vaccaro | S | 2013–2017 | 2013 · No. 15 · NO |
| Sedrick Ellis | DT | 2008–2012 | 2008 · No. 7 · NO |
| Reggie Bush | RB | 2006–2010 | 2006 · No. 2 · NO |
| Alex Molden | DB | 1996–2000 | 1996 · No. 11 · NO |
| Irv Smith | TE | 1993–1997 | 1993 · No. 20 · NO |
| Craig Heyward | RB | 1988–1992 | 1988 · No. 24 · NO |
| Payton Turner | DE | 2021–2024 | 2021 · No. 28 · NO |
| Jameis Winston | QB | 2020–2023 | 2015 · No. 1 · TB |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 2014–2025 | 2014 · No. 20 · NO |
| Ben Watson | TE | 2013–2018 | 2004 · No. 32 · NE |
| Donte' Stallworth | WR | 2002–2005 | 2002 · No. 13 · NO |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 2023–2025 | 2023 · No. 29 · NO |
| Chase Young | DE | 2024–2026 | 2020 · No. 2 · WSH |
| Stephone Anthony | LB | 2015–2019 | 2015 · No. 31 · NO |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | WR | 2017–2019 | 2007 · No. 9 · MIA |
| Brodrick Bunkley | DT | 2012–2014 | 2006 · No. 14 · PHI |
| Jammal Brown | OT | 2005–2008 | 2005 · No. 13 · NO |
| Johnathan Sullivan | DT | 2003–2005 | 2003 · No. 6 · NO |
| Jeremy Shockey | TE | 2008–2010 | 2002 · No. 14 · NYG |
| Kyle Turley | OT | 2000–2002 | 1998 · No. 7 · NO |
| Jim Everett | QB | 1994–1996 | 1986 · No. 3 · HOU |
| Stan Brock | OT | 1981–1987 | 1980 · No. 12 · NO |
| Johnathan Abram | S | 2023–2024 | 2019 · No. 27 · OAK |
| Eli Apple | CB | 2018–2019 | 2016 · No. 10 · NYG |
| Bradley Roby | CB | 2021–2022 | 2014 · No. 31 · DEN |
| Ben Grubbs | OL | 2012–2013 | 2007 · No. 29 · BAL |
| Tebucky Jones | S | 2003–2004 | 1998 · No. 22 · NE |
| Ki-Jana Carter | RB | 2003–2004 | 1995 · No. 1 · CIN |
| Wayne Gandy | OT | 2003–2005 | 1994 · No. 15 · LOS |
| Dale Carter | CB | 2002–2003 | 1992 · No. 20 · KC |
| Brad Muster | FB | 1993–1994 | 1988 · No. 23 · CHI |
| Mike Bell | RB | 2008–2009 | 1979 · No. 2 · KC |
| Taliese Fuaga | OT | 2025 | 2024 · No. 14 · NO |
| Tyree Wilson | DE | 2026 | 2023 · No. 7 · LV |
| Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | 2026 | 2021 · No. 25 · JAX |
| Cesar Ruiz | G | 2022 | 2020 · No. 24 · NO |
| Clyde Edwards-Helaire | RB | 2024 | 2020 · No. 32 · KC |
| Noah Fant | TE | 2026 | 2019 · No. 20 · DEN |
| Jonah Williams | DE | 2025 | 2019 · No. 11 · CIN |
| Desmond Trufant | CB | 2021 | 2013 · No. 22 · ATL |
| Nick Fairley | DT | 2016 | 2011 · No. 13 · DET |
| Kyle Wilson | CB | 2015 | 2010 · No. 29 · NYJ |
| Jason Pierre-Paul | LB | 2023 | 2010 · No. 15 · NYG |
| C.J. Spiller | RB | 2015 | 2010 · No. 9 · BUF |
| Kenny Phillips | S | 2015 | 2008 · No. 31 · NYG |
| Chris McAlister | DB | 2009 | 1999 · No. 10 · BAL |
| Brian Simmons | LB | 2007 | 1998 · No. 17 · CIN |
| Victor Riley | OT | 2003 | 1998 · No. 27 · KC |
| Chris Naeole | OG | 2001 | 1997 · No. 10 · NO |
| Renaldo Wynn | DE | 2007 | 1997 · No. 21 · JAX |
| Antowain Smith | RB | 2005 | 1997 · No. 23 · BUF |
| Eddie Kennison | WR | 1999 | 1996 · No. 18 · STL |
| Kerry Collins | QB | 1998 | 1995 · No. 5 · CAR |
| Aaron Glenn | CB | 2008 | 1994 · No. 12 · NYJ |
| Heath Shuler | QB | 1997 | 1994 · No. 3 · WSH |
| Henry Ford | DT | 2003 | 1994 · No. 26 · HOU |
| Sean Dawkins | WR | 1998 | 1993 · No. 16 · IND |
| Alvin Harper | WR | 1997 | 1991 · No. 12 · DAL |
| Vinnie Clark | CB | 1994 | 1991 · No. 19 · GB |
| Randal Hill | WR | 1997 | 1991 · No. 23 · MIA |
| Eric Moore | DE | 2006 | 1988 · No. 10 · NYG |
| Marvin Powell | RB | 1999 | 1977 · No. 4 · NYJ |
First-round picks since 1975, drafted by any club. Seasons are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.