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

| Year_A_ | Pick | Player_name | Position_ | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 3 | Chuck Muncie Category:Articles with hCards † | Running back | California |
| 1977 | 7 | Joe Campbell Category:Articles with hCards | Defensive end | Maryland |
| 1978 | 3 | Wes Chandler Category:Articles with hCards † | Wide receiver | Florida |
| 1979 | 11 | Russell Erxleben Category:Articles with hCards | Placekicker | Texas |
| 1980 | 12 | Stan Brock Category:Articles with hCards | Offensive tackle | Colorado |
| 1981 | 1 | George Rogers Category:Articles with hCards *† | Running back | South Carolina |
| 1982 | 13 | Lindsay Scott Category:Articles with hCards | Wide receiver | Georgia |
| 1983 | — | — No pick | — | — |
| 1984 | — | — No pick | — | — |
| 1985 | 24 | Alvin Toles Category:Articles with hCards | Linebacker | Tennessee |
| 1986 | 6 | Jim Dombrowski Category:Articles with hCards | Offensive tackle | Virginia |