Draft history · 2012 to 2026 · 95 picks
New Orleans Saints draft history
46% of picks beat their slot, against 44% for the league. 1st of 32.
B+GRADE
46%picks hitleague 44%
21%starsleague 13%
44%startersleague 32%
24%early bustsleague 31%
51%second contractsleague 41%
9Pro Bowlers22nd in the NFL
Who ran the draft
- MLMickey Loomis2012 to 2025 · 87 picks · 46% hit · 16 stars · 9 Pro BowlersB+
Best value
Kaden EllissLB · 2019, pick 244Star
Trey HendricksonEDGE · 2017, pick 103Star
Zack BaunLB · 2020, pick 74Star
David OnyemataDL · 2016, pick 120Star
Alvin KamaraRB · 2017, pick 67Star
Biggest misses
Isaiah FoskeyDL · 2023, pick 40Bust
Trevor PenningOL · 2022, pick 19Starter
Payton TurnerEDGE · 2021, pick 28Bust
Stephone AnthonyLB · 2015, pick 31Bust
Hau'oli KikahaEDGE · 2015, pick 44Bust
Late-round finds
Their stars
16 picks had a season in the top 10% at their position
Michael ThomasWR · 2016, round 2Star
Ryan RamczykOL · 2017, round 1Star
Marshon LattimoreCB · 2017, round 1Star
Kenny VaccaroCB · 2013, round 1Star
Terron ArmsteadOL · 2013, round 3Star
Cesar RuizOL · 2020, round 1Star
By position, stars against the league
Best at defensive linemen (40% stars vs 12%), worst at quarterbacks (0% vs 10%)
The line on each bar is the league. Drafts through 2022.
Stars by draft class
The 2017 class produced the most: 5
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When they traded up
Moved up for 22 picks: 14 beat the slot, 8 became stars
John JenkinsDL · 2013 · moved up from 106 to 82 with MIA; gave 106 + 109Backup
Brandin CooksWR · 2014 · moved up from 27 to 20 with ARI; gave 27 + 91Star
- DSDamian SwannCB · 2015 · moved up from 187 to 167 with WAS; gave 187 + 2016 R6Active
Vonn BellS · 2016 · moved up from 78 to 61 with NWE; gave 78 + 112Starter
Marcus DavenportEDGE · 2018 · moved up from 27 to 14 with GNB; gave 27 + 147 + 2019 R1Starter
Erik McCoyOL · 2019 · moved up from 62 to 48 with MIA; gave 62 + 202 + 2020 R2Star
C.J. Gardner-JohnsonS · 2019 · moved up from 116 to 105 with NYJ; gave 116 + 168Starter
Adam TrautmanTE · 2020 · moved up from 130 to 105 with MIN; gave 130 + 169 + 203 + 244Starter
Tommy StevensQB · 2020 · bought pick 240 from HOU with future picks; gave 2021 R6Active
Paulson AdeboCB · 2021 · moved up from 98 to 76 with DEN; gave 98 + 105Star
Landon YoungOL · 2021 · moved up from 218 to 206 with IND; gave 218 + 229Backup
Chris OlaveWR · 2022 · moved up from 16 to 11 with WAS; gave 16 + 98 + 120Starter
Nick SaldiveriOL · 2023 · moved up from 115 to 103 with CHI; gave 115 + 165Active
Jake HaenerQB · 2023 · moved up from 227 to 127 with JAX; gave 227 + 2024 R4Active
A.T. PerryWR · 2023 · moved up from 257 to 195 with DEN; gave player Adam Trautman + 257Starter
Kool-Aid McKinstryCB · 2024 · moved up from 45 to 41 with GNB; gave 45 + 168 + 190Starter
Do they draft athletes?
The Saints draft athletes: average score 6.6, league 5.9
6.6average athletic scoreleague 5.9
26%tested 8.5 or betterleague 23%
Taliese FuagaOL · 2024, pick 14 · athletic score 9.7Starter
Every pick
Every Saints draft pick since 2012
2026 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Jordyn Tyson | WR | Too early |
| 2 | 42 | Christen Miller | DL | Too early |
| 3 | 73 | Oscar Delp | TE | Too early |
| 4 | 132 | Jeremiah Wright | OL | Too early |
| 4 | 136 | Bryce Lance | WR | Too early |
| 5 | 172 | Lorenzo Styles Jr. | S | Too early |
| 6 | 190 | Barion Brown | WR | Too early |
| 7 | 219 | TJ Hall | CB | Too early |
2025 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | Kelvin Banks | OL | Starter |
| 2 | 40 | Tyler Shough | QB | Starter |
| 3 | 71 | Vernon Broughton | DL | Too early |
| 3 | 93 | Jonas Sanker | S | Starter |
| 4 | 112 | Danny Stutsman | LB | Too early |
| 4 | 131 | Quincy Riley | CB | Too early |
| 6 | 184 | Devin Neal | RB | Too early |
| 7 | 248 | Moliki Matavao | TE | Too early |
| 7 | 254 | Fadil Diggs | EDGE | Too early |
2024 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | Taliese Fuaga | OL | Starter |
| 2 | 41 ↑ | Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | Starter |
| 5 | 150 | Spencer Rattler | QB | Starter |
| 5 | 170 | Bub Means | WR | Too early |
| 5 | 175 | Jaylan Ford | LB | Too early |
| 6 | 199 | Khristian Boyd | DL | Too early |
| 7 | 239 | Josiah Ezirim | OL | Too early |
2023 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | Bryan Bresee | DL | Starter |
| 2 | 40 | Isaiah Foskey | DL | Bust |
| 3 | 71 | Kendre Miller | RB | Active |
| 4 | 103 ↑ | Nick Saldiveri | OL | Active |
| 4 | 127 ↑ | Jake Haener | QB | Active |
| 5 | 146 | Jordan Howden | CB | Backup |
| 6 | 195 ↑ | A.T. Perry | WR | Starter |
2022 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 ↑ | Chris Olave | WR | Starter |
| 1 | 19 ↓ | Trevor Penning | OL | Starter |
| 2 | 49 | Alontae Taylor | CB | Starter |
| 5 | 161 | D'Marco Jackson | LB | Backup |
| 6 | 194 ↓ | Jordan Jackson | DL | Active |
2021 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | Payton Turner | EDGE | Bust |
| 2 | 60 | Pete Werner | LB | Starter |
| 3 | 76 ↑ | Paulson Adebo | CB | Star |
| 4 | 133 | Ian Book | QB | Active |
| 6 | 206 ↑ | Landon Young | OL | Backup |
| 7 | 255 | Kawaan Baker | WR | Active |
2020 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | Cesar Ruiz | OL | Star |
| 3 | 74 ↑ | Zack Baun | LB | Star |
| 3 | 105 ↑ | Adam Trautman | TE | Starter |
| 7 | 240 ↑ | Tommy Stevens | QB | Active |
2019 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 48 ↑ | Erik McCoy | OL | Star |
| 4 | 105 ↑ | C.J. Gardner-Johnson | S | Starter |
| 6 | 177 | Saquan Hampton | S | Active |
| 7 | 231 | Alizé Mack | TE | Released |
| 7 | 244 | Kaden Elliss | LB | Star |
2018 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 ↑ | Marcus Davenport | EDGE | Starter |
| 3 | 91 | Tre'Quan Smith | WR | Starter |
| 4 | 127 | Rick Leonard | OL | Active |
| 5 | 164 | Natrell Jamerson | S | Active |
| 6 | 189 | Kamrin Moore | CB | Active |
| 6 | 201 | Boston Scott | RB | Backup |
| 7 | 245 | Will Clapp | OL | Backup |
2017 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Marshon Lattimore | CB | Star |
| 1 | 32 ↑ | Ryan Ramczyk | OL | Star |
| 2 | 42 | Marcus Williams | S | Star |
| 3 | 67 ↑ | Alvin Kamara | RB | Star |
| 3 | 76 | Alex Anzalone | LB | Starter |
| 3 | 103 ↑ | Trey Hendrickson | EDGE | Star |
| 6 | 196 | Al-Quadin Muhammad | EDGE | Starter |
2016 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Sheldon Rankins | DL | Star |
| 2 | 47 | Michael Thomas | WR | Star |
| 2 | 61 ↑ | Vonn Bell | S | Starter |
| 4 | 120 ↑ | David Onyemata | DL | Star |
| 7 | 237 | Daniel Lasco | RB | Active |
2015 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | Andrus Peat | OL | Starter |
| 1 | 31 ↑ | Stephone Anthony | LB | Bust |
| 2 | 44 | Hau'oli Kikaha | EDGE | Bust |
| 3 | 75 | Garrett Grayson | QB | Bust |
| 3 | 78 | P.J. Williams | CB | Starter |
| 5 | 148 | Davis Tull | EDGE | Released |
| 5 | 154 | Tyeler Davison | DL | Backup |
| 5 | 167 ↑ | Damian Swann | CB | Active |
| 7 | 230 | Marcus Murphy | RB | Active |
2014 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 ↑ | Brandin Cooks | WR | Star |
| 2 | 58 | Stanley Jean-Baptiste | CB | Bust |
| 4 | 126 | Khairi Fortt | LB | Active |
| 5 | 167 | Vinnie Sunseri | CB | Active |
| 5 | 169 | Ronald Powell | LB | Active |
| 6 | 202 | Tavon Rooks | OL | Released |
2013 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | Kenny Vaccaro | CB | Star |
| 3 | 75 | Terron Armstead | OL | Star |
| 3 | 82 ↑ | John Jenkins | DL | Backup |
| 5 | 144 | Kenny Stills | WR | Backup |
| 6 | 183 | Rufus Johnson | EDGE | Active |
2012 draft
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 89 | Akiem Hicks | EDGE | Starter |
| 4 | 122 | Nick Toon | WR | Active |
| 5 | 162 | Corey White | CB | Backup |
| 6 | 179 | Andrew Tiller | OL | Active |
| 7 | 234 | Marcel Jones | OL | Released |
↑ traded up for, ↓ came from trading down.
How it works: every pick is compared with what its draft slot usually produces. A hit beat the slot. A star had a season in the top 10% at his position. An early bust is a round 1 to 3 pick who never produced. The letter blends value over the slot, starters, stars and early busts. A best season counts only after 16 games, and the last two classes are still developing.
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