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

| Year_A_ | Pick | Player_name | Position_ | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 11 | Alex Molden Category:Articles with hCards | Defensive back | Oregon |
| 1997 | 10 | Chris Naeole Category:Articles with hCards | Guard | Colorado |
| 1998 | 7 | Kyle Turley Category:Articles with hCards † | Offensive tackle | San Diego State |
| 1999 | 5 | Ricky Williams Category:Articles with hCards † | Running back | Texas |
| 2000 | — | — No pick | — | — |
| 2001 | 23 | Deuce McAllister Category:Articles with hCards † | Running back | Mississippi |
| 2002 | 13 | Donté Stallworth Category:Articles with hCards | Wide receiver | Tennessee |
| 2002 | 25 | Charles Grant Category:Articles with hCards | Defensive end | Georgia |
| 2003 | 6 | Johnathan Sullivan Category:Articles with hCards | Defensive tackle | Georgia |
| 2004 | 18 | Will Smith Category:Articles with hCards † | Defensive end | Ohio State |