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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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Dalton Hilliard
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Number Five: Dalton Hilliard

Dalton Hilliard spent eight seasons as the running back for the New Orleans Saints from 1986 to 1993 and was the first star running back the team ever had. Hilliard, a second-round pick from the local LSU, spent his entire career in the black and gold.

The former Pro Bowler logged some very impressive stats with the Saints during his tenure. Hilliard logged 1,126 rush attempts, 4,164 rushing yards, a 3.7 yard per rush average, and 39 rushing touchdowns in his career.

Hilliard also logged 249 receptions, 2,233 receiving yards, and 14 receiving touchdowns.

Hilliard held many rushing records in the Big Easy before Mark Ingram and Deuce McAllister came along and wiped them away, but he certainly set the bar high for the future of the New Orleans Saints backfield for years to come.

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That said, let us know in the comments below if you agree with our top-five running backs in team history.

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