The evaluation measures success through a composite score up to 100, factoring Super Bowl wins, end-of-season awards, Pro Bowl selections, and All-Pro nominations. For the Saints, the tally includes 11 All-Rookie selections, six Pro Bowlers, six All-Pros, three award winners, and three Super Bowl championships.
Among the 32 teams, New Orleans sits in the seventh spot. The Kansas City Chiefs top the list with a 94.5 score, followed by the Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys, and Seattle Seahawks. The Green Bay Packers anchor the bottom of the chart with a 13.3 score.
The Saints have demonstrated value beyond front-line first rounds, consistently uncovering impact players in later picks. Notable examples include seventh-rounder Kaden Elliss in 2019 and Alvin Kamara, a 2017 third-round pick, with the club also selecting quarterback Tyler Shough in the second round of the 2025 draft.
Looking ahead to 2026, New Orleans will enter the draft with eight selections, including the eighth overall pick. The current slate features picks at 8, 42, 73, 132, 136, 150, 172, and 190, offering opportunities to land a premier talent early while building depth in the middle and later rounds. The organization may also explore up-front movement to target specific players.
In sum, the Saints’ draft approach emphasizes sustained value and development across all rounds, maintaining a pipeline of contributors and potential leaders. Fans will be watching how the 2026 class unfolds and what impact it could have on the franchise’s next era of success.
