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Saints Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the New Orleans Saints as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of September 10, 2025.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alvin Kamara | RB | NO | 3.04 | 11 |
| 2 | Chris Olave | WR | NO | 6.11 | 11 |
| 3 | Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | NO | 9.09 | 11 |
Alvin Kamara
Alvin Kamara's current ADP is 3.04, which is the 4th pick of the 3rd round, and 27th selection overall.
Chris Olave
Chris Olave's current ADP is 6.11, which is the 11th pick of the 6th round, and 71st selection overall.
Travis Etienne Jr.
Travis Etienne Jr.'s current ADP is 9.09, which is the 9th pick of the 9th round, and 104th selection overall.
New Orleans Saints 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home | Arizona Cardinals |
| 2 | Home | San Francisco 49ers |
| 3 | Away | Seattle Seahawks |
| 4 | Away | Buffalo Bills |
| 5 | Home | New York Giants |
| 6 | Home | New England Patriots |
| 7 | Away | Chicago Bears |
| 8 | Home | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 9 | Away | Los Angeles Rams |
| 10 | Away | Carolina Panthers |
| 12 | Home | Atlanta Falcons |
| 13 | Away | Miami Dolphins |
| 14 | Away | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 15 | Home | Carolina Panthers |
| 16 | Home | New York Jets |
| 17 | Away | Tennessee Titans |
| 18 | Away | Atlanta Falcons |
New Orleans Saints News
Travis Etienne Jr., Travis Etienne Jr. Remains a Reliable Dynasty Starter Entering First Season in New Orleans
After a down year in 2024, New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. bounced back in a big way while playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025. Across 17 games, Etienne Jr. recorded 1,399 yards from scrimmage and 13 touchdowns on 296 touches. His resurgence earned him a significant commitment from the Saints, who signed him to a four-year, $48 million contract in March. While legendary Saints running back Alvin Kamara currently remains on the team's roster, the organization's financial ties to Etienne Jr. signify a changing of the guard. Etienne Jr. offers a three-down skill set and should dominate touches and playing time in the Saints' backfield. The offense around him in New Orleans should also be an improved unit in the team's second year with Tyler Shough at quarterback and head coach Kellen Moore calling plays. As he enters his age-27 season, Etienne Jr. profiles as a reliable starting running back option for dynasty managers.
Travis Etienne Jr. player page.
May 8, 2026 8:58 AM EST
Juwan Johnson, Juwan Johnson Facing Reduced Role in New Orleans Following NFL Draft?
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson put together the most productive season of his career in 2025, recording 77 receptions for 889 yards and three touchdowns on 102 targets across 17 games. Johnson finished second on the team in targets, behind only star Saints wideout Chris Olave. However, New Orleans aggressively added pass-catchers over the offseason, which could put a ceiling on Johnson's upside in 2026 and beyond. In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Saints used a first-round pick on wide receiver Jordyn Tyson and added two more wide receivers in the middle rounds in Bryce Lance and Barion Brown. New Orleans also brought in direct competition at the tight end position for Johnson, using a third-round pick on Oscar Delp and signing veteran Noah Fant in free agency. While Johnson should still play a role in his team's offense, his fantasy production is reliant on target volume. Dynasty managers may want to consider selling Johnson now, while he's at the peak of his value.
May 7, 2026 11:19 AM EST
Alvin Kamara, Alvin Kamara "Excited" to Share the Backfield With New RB Addition
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee) doesn't appear to be planning to retire this offseason, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. "I'm excited to see what we can do together," Kamara said of new RB Travis Etienne Jr. Rumors surfaced earlier this offseason that Kamara was considering hanging up his cleats after a career-worst season in 2025 that ended early due to a knee injury. The 30-year-old veteran and five-time Pro Bowler played in only 11 games and finished with a career-low 471 rushing yards and only one touchdown while catching a career-low 33 passes for 186 yards on 39 targets. The Saints signed Etienne to a four-year, $52 million deal in free agency, signaling that Kamara's eight-year run as the organization's clear-cut RB1 is over. Etienne has a very similar three-down skill set and is nearly four years younger than Kamara, with a lot less wear on his tires. If Kamara remains with the Saints going into the 2026 regular season, his fantasy value is going to take a massive hit in a complementary role.
May 5, 2026 8:00 AM EST
Devaughn Vele, Devaughn Vele's Upside Takes a Hit After the NFL Draft
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devaughn Vele entered this offseason as one of the biggest sleepers in dynasty fantasy football. In his final four games of 2025, Vele had caught 19 passes for 239 yards and one touchdown. He averaged 12.2 points per game in PPR leagues during that span, ranking as the overall WR21. It seemed like he might be a breakout candidate in 2026, but that trajectory came crashing down as the Saints added two receivers in the NFL Draft. Now, Vele is behind Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson on the depth chart, and he could also end up behind rookie Bryce Lance, who has the speed necessary to fill a Rashid Shaheed-esque role in New Orleans. It's a disappointing development for managers who acquired Vele at a low cost this offseason. With that said, he's still worth holding in deeper leagues, as he's proven that he can handle volume. This Saints' offense is quickly trending up, so he could still get onto the WR3/flex radar if Olave or Tyson were to miss any time.
May 5, 2026 7:46 AM EST
Audric Estimé, Audric Estime Buried on Saints' Depth Chart
New Orleans Saints running back Audric Estime was called into action late in the 2025 season, and he handled himself admirably, churning out top-13 fantasy finishes in Weeks 17 and 18, but after a busy Saints offseason, he's been pushed well down the depth chart toward fantasy irrelevancy. New Orleans signed Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year, $48 million deal, and with rumors of a potential Alvin Kamara trade growing quieter in recent weeks, the Saints' running back depth chart currently consists of Etienne, Kamara, Devin Neal, Kendre Miller, Ty Chandler, and Estime. While it's unlikely New Orleans carries more than four backs into the regular season, even if Estime does make the team, the traffic in front of him will make it nearly impossible to find any repeatable success. With only 508 career rushing yards and three touchdowns across his first two seasons with Denver and New Orleans, the 2024 fifth-round pick out of Notre Dame has fallen to RB106 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings and is an easy drop candidate for managers looking to free up roster space around their leagues' rookie drafts.
May 2, 2026 5:37 AM EST
