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compiled a list of the best draft picks in New Orleans Saints history using career Weighted Approximate Value (wAV), a metric developed by to estimate career impact. The ranking also lists individual accolades such as Pro Bowl selections, First-Team All-Pro honors, and total years as a starter. Players were assigned to their originally drafted teams, excluding any draft-day trades. Data is as of April 2026.

#10. Archie Manning (1971, Round 1, Pick 2)
- Position: QB
- Career wAV: 76
- Pro Bowls: 2
- First-Team All-Pro: 0
- Games Played: 151
- Seasons as Starter: 11

#9. Ricky Williams (1999, Round 1, Pick 5)
- Position: RB
- Career wAV: 77
- Pro Bowls: 1
- First-Team All-Pro: 1
- Games Played: 147
- Seasons as Starter: 5

#8. Stan Brock (1980, Round 1, Pick 12)
- Position: T
- Career wAV: 78
- Pro Bowls: 0
- First-Team All-Pro: 0
- Games Played: 234
- Seasons as Starter: 16

#6. Alvin Kamara (2017, Round 3, Pick 67) (tie)
- Position: RB
- Career wAV: 79
- Pro Bowls: 5
- First-Team All-Pro: 0
- Games Played: 126
- Seasons as Starter: 7

#6. Wes Chandler (1978, Round 1, Pick 3) (tie)
- Position: WR
- Career wAV: 79
- Pro Bowls: 4
- First-Team All-Pro: 1
- Games Played: 150
- Seasons as Starter: 9

#5. Pat Swilling (1986, Round 3, Pick 60)
- Position: LB
- Career wAV: 98
- Pro Bowls: 5
- First-Team All-Pro: 2
- Games Played: 185
- Seasons as Starter: 9

#4. Cameron Jordan (2011, Round 1, Pick 24)
- Position: DE
- Career wAV: 109
- Pro Bowls: 8
- First-Team All-Pro: 1
- Games Played: 243
- Seasons as Starter: 15

#3. Willie Roaf (1993, Round 1, Pick 8)
- Position: T
- Career wAV: 111
- Pro Bowls: 11
- First-Team All-Pro: 4
- Games Played: 189
- Seasons as Starter: 12

#2. Rickey Jackson (1981, Round 2, Pick 51)
- Position: LB
- Career wAV: 112
- Pro Bowls: 6
- First-Team All-Pro: 0
- Games Played: 227
- Seasons as Starter: 15

#1. Jahri Evans (2006, Round 4, Pick 108)
- Position: T
- Career wAV: 114
- Pro Bowls: 6
- First-Team All-Pro: 4
- Games Played: 183
- Seasons as Starter: 12