The New Orleans Saints have made strategic selections for their rookie class, which includes nine draft picks and eleven undrafted free agents. Notably, they sourced talent from various college football conferences to bolster their roster for the upcoming season.

Three schools contributed multiple players: Texas sent offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. and defensive tackle Vernon Broughton; Louisville provided quarterback Tyler Shough and cornerback Quincy Riley; and Virginia brought in safety Jonas Sanker and wide receiver Chris Tyree. Among the 20 rookies, 13 hail from high-profile conferences, including the SEC and ACC, while only two players participated in the previous season's College Football Playoffs.