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Examining how the Saints approach compensatory picks -- and what it means for 2026
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Examining how the Saints approach compensatory picks -- and what it means for 2026

Adam Guttuso

Adam Guttuso

April 8, 2026 · 8 min read

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) was a compensatory selection for the Saints in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played 10 seasons in New Orleans and remains the franchise’s all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. AP Photo/Bill Feig

The New Orleans Saints own a single compensatory selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's how compensatory picks work under the CBA, a breakdown of every compensatory pick awarded to the Saints under Mickey Loomis and a group of prospects who could be available when the Saints are on the clock at No. 136.

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