The Best New Orleans Saints Linebackers of All Time

Over 300 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best New Orleans Saints Linebackers of All Time

Big fan of New Orleans football? Then check out this list of New Orleans Saints linebackers with photos and seasons as starters. It includes every starting linebacker from throughout New Orleans Saints history, including current linebackers and past ones. An important part of the New Orleans defense, the LB position includes middle or inside linebackers and outside (strong side or weakside) linebackers. Featuring NO Saints and some of the greatest NFL linebackers of all time, the best Saints LBs include Rickey Jackson, Joe Federspiel, Jonathan Vilma, Scott Shanle, and Scott Fujita.

Who are the best linebackers in New Orleans Saints history? Here is every player who has ever held the position of New Orleans Saints starting linebacker.

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Ranked by
  • Rickey Jackson
    1

    Seasons: 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981

  • Sam Mills
    2
    140 votes

    Seasons: 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986

  • Demario Davis
    3
    136 votes

    Demario Davis

    Seasons: 2018

  • Jonathan Vilma
    4

    Seasons: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

  • Pat Swilling
    5
    102 votes

    Seasons: 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987

  • Vaughan Johnson
    6
    83 votes

    Vaughan Johnson

    Seasons: 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987