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Top 5 New Orleans Saints that played collegiately at LSU

22 Oct 1989: Running back Dalton Hilliard of the New Orleans Saints in action during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Saints won the game 40-21. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport
22 Oct 1989: Running back Dalton Hilliard of the New Orleans Saints in action during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Saints won the game 40-21. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport /
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Number One: Eric Martin

Eric Martin is a top-three wide receiver in New Orleans Saints history and he came into the NFL as a seventh-round pick by his hometown team. Martin was a star at LSU and carried over his success to the Saints.

Martin spent nine years with the team before a brief one year stint with the Kansas City Chiefs to end his career.

In his career with New Orleans, Martin played in 143 games and recorded 532 receptions, 7,854 receiving yards, 14.8 yards per reception average, and 48 receiving touchdowns. His 63.2 catch percentage still stands out especially considering the insane amount of targets he received.

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Martin was given a Pro Bowl nod in his NFL career and comes in as the best LSU player who was drafted by the New Orleans Saints.

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