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New Orleans Saints: Ranking the top five running backs in team history

NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 28: Deuce McAllister #26 of the New Orleans Saints waits to be introduced before playing the San Francisco 49ers on September 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 28: Deuce McAllister #26 of the New Orleans Saints waits to be introduced before playing the San Francisco 49ers on September 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

Number One: Deuce McAllister

Deuce McAllister is the best running back in New Orleans Saints history and proved it throughout his entire career. McAllister, who spent eight seasons in the NFL all with the Saints, is still the team’s all-time leader in rushing yards and has held numerous other records for the Saints as well.

McAllister was a first-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in 2001 and filled the shoes left by former running back Ricky Williams following his trade to Miami.

McAllister made Williams a mistake of the past as he rattled off three consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons in his first three years with the team, becoming the first Saints player to ever do that.

McAllister also holds the Saints record for most 100-yard games with 22, where the Saints went 14-8 in those games. He also holds a team record with nine consecutive 100-yard contests in 2003, subsequently the same year he attended his second and final Pro Bowl.

McAllister’s incredible numbers have yet to be touched, which makes him the best running back to touch the Superdome turf as a member of the Saints.

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