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The New Orleans Saints have a long history of drafting players they scouted at the Senior Bowl. Last year's haul included quarterback Tyler Shough, cornerback Quincy Riley, running back Devin Neal and tight end Moliki Matavao. The year before that yielded tackle Taliese Fuaga, quarterback Spencer Rattler and linebacker Jaylan Ford. New Orleans' classes in 2023 and 2022 also netted several Senior Bowl participants. SEE MORE>>
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After being acquired by the New Orleans Saints in the offseason, Devaughn Vele made a noticeable impact during the 2025 campaign before his season was cut short by a shoulder injury. The 6‑foot‑5 wide receiver totaled 25 receptions for 293 yards and 2 touchdowns, averaging 11.7 yards per catch across 13 games. SEE MORE>>
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Check out photos of past and present New Orleans Saints players who participated in the annual Senior Bowl and later joined the Black and Gold via the NFL Draft.
Jimmy Graham of the South team during practice for the 2010 Under Armour Senior Bowl at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama on January 28, 2010.
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in New Orleans.
North squad defensive lineman Cameron Jordan (97) of California gives pursuit during Senior Bowl football practice in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011.
Cam Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints warming up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in New Orleans, La., Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025.
Senior Bowl South Squad offensive lineman Terron Armstead of Arkansas-Pine Bluff (71) runs on to the field before the Senior Bowl College football game at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013.
New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead (72) lines up for a play in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021.
Louisville defensive end Sheldon Rankins (98) runs through drills during NCAA college football practice for the Senior Bowl, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Fairhope Municipal Stadium, in Fairhope, Ala.
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in New Orleans.
South squad inside linebacker Alex Anzalone of Florida (34) runs during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Alex Anzalone (47) between plays in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. The Saints won 30-28.
In this Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, file photo, South Squad defensive end Marcus Davenport, of UTSA, runs drills during the South's practice in Mobile, Ala., for Saturday's Senior Bowl NCAA college football game. The 6-foot-6, 259-pounder is one of the top NFL prospects at the Senior Bowl this week, rated as a potential first-rounder and maybe even a Top 10 pick.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) in action in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.
South Squad wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith of Central Florida (4) in action during South team's practice for Saturday's Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala.,Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018.
New Orleans Saints' Tre'Quan Smith runs a route against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Houston.
North center Erik McCoy of Texas A&M (78) during the second half of the Senior Bowl college football game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Mobile, Ala.
New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy (78) waits to snap the ball during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sep. 7, 2024, in New Orleans.
South defensive end Carl Granderson of Wyoming (91) during practice for Saturday's Senior Bowl college football game, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Mobile, Ala.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson (96) celebrates an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta.
North tight end Adam Trautman of Dayton s during practice for the Senior Bowl Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Mobile, Ala.
New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman (82) warms up before an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA.
North outside linebacker Zack Baun of Wisconsin (56) during the first half of the Senior Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Mobile, Ala.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Zack Baun (53) sprints down the field during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Indianapolis.
Oregon offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton (54) blocks against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. Oregon won 21-6.
New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Calvin Throckmorton (76) during an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in New Orleans.
Defensive lineman Payton Turner of Houston (98) warms up during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Payton Turner (98) defends during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New Orleans.
National Team offensive lineman Zion Johnson of Boston College (77) and National Team offensive lineman Trevor Penning of Northern Iowa (70) run through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Mobile, Ala.
New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Trevor Penning (70) lines up in the first half during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in New Orleans.
American Team cornerback Alontae Taylor of Tennessee (6) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Mobile, Ala.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) plays during an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C.
Appalachian State Mountaineers linebacker D'Marco Jackson (52) eyes the ball during an NCAA football game against Marshall Thundering Herd on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 in Huntington, W.VA.
Linebacker D'Marco Jackson #53 of the New Orleans Saints during the NFL Week 10 regular season football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, La., during the 2024 season.
National quarterback Jake Haener of Fresno State (9) rolls out to pass during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Mobile, Ala..
Quarterback Jake Haener #3 of the New Orleans Saints in the second-half of the NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos in New Orleans, La., Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025.
National defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey of Notre Dame (7) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala..
New Orleans Saints defensive end Isaiah Foskey (55) defends during an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in New Orleans, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2024.
American offensive lineman Nick Saldiveri of Old Dominion (59) during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Mobile, Ala..
New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Nick Saldiveri (64) blocks for quarterback Jake Haener (14) in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans in New Orleans, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.
Oregon State offensive lineman Taliese Fuaga follows a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Pullman, Wash. Fuaga has been selected to The Associated Press midseason All-America team, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.
New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga (75) lines up during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in New Orleans.
American quarterback Spencer Rattler of South Carolina runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in New Orleans.
Texas linebacker Jaylan Ford (41) celebrates a sack against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Alabama defeated Texas 20-19.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jaylan Ford (53) works during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devaughn Vele in action throughout the 2025 NFL season.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) runs on the field during the New Orleans Saints game against the San Francisco 49ers for Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season on Sept. 14, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) runs a route during the New Orleans Saints game against the San Francisco 49ers for Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season on Sept. 14, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) runs a route during the New Orleans Saints game against the San Francisco 49ers for Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season on Sept. 14, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) gets ready ahead of the New Orleans Saints game against the Buffalo Bills for Week 4 of the 2025 NFL Season on Sept. 28, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) prepares to run during the New Orleans Saints game against the New York Giants for Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) gets in position the New Orleans Saints game against the New England Patriots for Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season on October 12, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) dives with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the New England Patriots for Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season on October 12, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) runs onto the field during the New Orleans Saints game against the Chicago Bears for Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 19, 2025 at Soldier Field.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) looks for the pass during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 26, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) keeps the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 26, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) kneels after making a catch during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers for Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 9, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) lines up during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers for Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 9, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 23, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) runs during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 23, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) makes a catch during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 23, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) makes a catch during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 23, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) carries during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 23, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) catches a touchdown during the New Orleans Saints game against the Miami Dolphins for Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 30, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) celebrates his touchdown with RB Devin Neal (24) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Miami Dolphins for Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 30, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) handles the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Miami Dolphins for Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 30, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) makes a catch during the New Orleans Saints game against the Miami Dolphins for Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 30, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) celebrates a first down during the New Orleans Saints game against the Miami Dolphins for Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 30, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 7, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) handles the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 7, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) gets ready to run during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 7, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) celebrates after a first down during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 7, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 7, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) warms up during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 7, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) gets ready to run during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers for Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 14, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
WR Devaughn Vele (14) runs with the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers for Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 14, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
