
As we approach the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24-26, NewOrleansSaints.com takes a look at the history of the team's overall pick positions and the players it brought into the league. The Saints have picks in Round 1 (ninth overall), Round 2 (40th), Round 3 (71st and 93rd), Round 4 (112th and 131st), Round 6 (184th), and Round 7 (248th and 254th). FULL DRAFT COVERAGE >>

YEAR-BY-YEAR BREAKDOWN OF 131ST PICK IN THE NFL DRAFT:
Year | Name | Position | School | Team |
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2024 | Jared Wiley | TE | TCU | Kansas City Chiefs |
2023 | Charlie Jones | WR | Purdue | Cincinnati Bengals |
2022 | Hassan Haskins | RB | Michigan | Tennessee Titans |
2021 | Tylan Wallace | WR | Oklahoma St. | Baltimore Ravens |
2020 | Rashard Lawrence | DT | LSU | Arizona Cardinals |
2019 | Wes Martin | G | Indiana | Washington Commanders |
2018 | Kalen Ballage | RB | Arizona St. | Miami Dolphins |
2017 | Deatrich Wise Jr. | DE | Arkansas | New England Patriots |
2016 | Blake Martinez | LB | Stanford | Green Bay Packers |
2015 | Shaq Mason | C | Georgia Tech | New England Patriots |
- 2024 – Jared Wiley:
Wiley played in seven games, two starts, hauling in one reception for seven yards before going on injured reserve on Nov. 2 where he would spend the remainder of the season. - 2023 – Charlie Jones:
Jones has played in 19 games, recording eight catches for 69 yards, two rushing attempts for 13 yards, 37 punt returns for 347 yards and a touchdown, and five kickoff returns for 200 yards and a touchdown.
- 2022 – Hassan Haskins:
Haskins has played in 32 games, one start, over two seasons with the Tennessee Titans and Las Angeles Chargers. Haskins ran 59 times for 182 yards and two touchdowns and caught 14 passes for 106 yards and a touchdown. He has also recorded 19 special teams tackles.
- 2021 – Tylan Wallace:
Wallace has played in 54 games, one start, over four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. Wallace registered 18 receptions for 260 yards and a touchdown, 15 special teams tackles, 12 punt returns for 194 yards and a touchdown and three kick returns for 65 yards.
- 2020 – Rashard Lawrence:
Lawrence played 25 games, 13 starts, and accumulated 30 tackles (21 solo) and a forced fumble over three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. Lawrence also spent time with the Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans and Denver Broncos.
- 2019 – Wes Martin:
Martin played in 38 games, 11 starts, over four seasons with the Washington Commanders and New York Giants. Martin also spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns.
- 2018 – Kalen Ballage:
Ballage recorded 213 carries for 665 yards and seven rushing touchdowns and 54 receptions for 293 yards in 52 games, eight starts, over four seasons with the Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Angeles Chargers and New York Jets.
- 2017 – Deatrich Wise Jr.:
Wise established himself as a contributor for the New England Patriots. He has played in 126 games, 61 starts, over eight seasons with the Patriots and recorded 314 tackles (177 solo), 34.0 sacks, 12 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. He played in six playoff games, three starts and recorded 15 tackles (10 solo) and 2.0 sacks and helped the Patriots to a victory in Super Bowl LIII. Wise signed with the Washington Commanders ahead of the 2025 season.
- 2016 – Blake Martinez:
Martinez established himself as a regular starter in his career playing in 85 games, 79 starts, over eight seasons with the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers. Martinez recorded 710 tackles (444 solo), 13.0 sacks, four interceptions, 22 passes defensed and three fumble recoveries. Martinez also played in five playoff games, three starts, and added 24 tackles (17 solo).
- 2015 – Shaq Mason:
A two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, Mason has played in 152 games, 147 starts, with the Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Texans. Mason also played in 17 playoff games, all starts.
SAINTS FOURTH ROUND SELECTION HISTORY
The Saints used the 131st overall pick once in franchise history, selecting guard Tutan Reyes in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. The Saints used three fourth-round selections in the last five drafts. With those selections, the Saints selected:
Year | Name | Position | School | Selection |
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2023 | Nick Saldiveri | OL | Old Dominion | 103rd |
2023 | Jake Haener | QB | Fresno St. | 127th |
2021 | Ian Book | QB | Notre Dame | 133rd |
Photos from Rounds 4-7 during Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Photos from Rounds 4-7 during Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Photos from Rounds 4-7 during Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Photos from Rounds 4-7 during Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Photos from Rounds 4-7 during Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Photos from Rounds 4-7 during Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Photos from Rounds 4-7 during Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Photos from Rounds 4-7 during Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Photos from Rounds 4-7 during Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Photos from Rounds 4-7 during Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Photos from Rounds 4-7 during Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Photos from Rounds 4-7 during Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Photos from Rounds 4-7 during Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Photos from Rounds 4-7 during Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Photos from Rounds 4-7 during Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Photos from Rounds 4-7 during Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 27, 2024.