List of New Orleans Saints first-round draft picks Player selections Player selections

| Year_A_ | Pick | Player_name | Position_ | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 26 | Leslie Kelley Category:Articles with hCards | Running back | Alabama |
| 1968 | 7 | Kevin Hardy Category:Articles with hCards | Defensive end | Notre Dame |
| 1969 | 17 | John Shinners Category:Articles with hCards | Guard | Xavier |
| 1970 | 10 | Ken Burrough Category:Articles with hCards † | Wide receiver | Texas Southern |
| 1971 | 2 | Archie Manning Category:Articles with hCards † | Quarterback | Mississippi |
| 1972 | 8 | Royce Smith Category:Articles with hCards | Guard | Georgia |
| 1973 | — | — No pick | — | — |
| 1974 | 13 | Rick Middleton Category:Articles with hCards | Linebacker | Ohio State |
| 1975 | 7 | Larry Burton | Wide receiver | Purdue |
| 1975 | 12 | Kurt Schumacher Category:Articles with hCards | Offensive tackle | Ohio State |