Sunday brings us to 35 days till the New Orleans Saints common season opener. New Orleans will journey north to kick off 2026, taking part in on the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Sept. 13. Second-year security Elliott Davison is carrying No. 35 for the Saints by means of coaching camp.
An undrafted rookie in 2025, Davison spent most of his rookie yr on the New Orleans observe squad and didn’t see any recreation motion. He returned on a reserve/future deal this offseason and can attempt to turn into the seventeenth participant to put on the 35 jersey through the common season in franchise historical past. This is a take a look at all who did it.
Ted Davis was the primary to put on No. 35 as a Saint, suiting up for 38 video games over the franchise’s first three seasons. It stays the second longest tenure for any participant to put on the No. 35 jersey with New Orleans. Of the 16 gamers which have worn No. 35 in Saints historical past, Davis is one in all solely three to do it for greater than two years.
Dec 6, 1970; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints operating again Jim Otis (35) on the sideline towards the Los Angeles Rams on the Memorial Coliseum. The Rams defeated the Saints 34-16. Obligatory Credit score: David Boss-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jim Otis was the primary New Orleans draft decide to put on No. 35, doing it for 13 video games in his solely yr with the crew after being chosen in Spherical 9 of the 1970 NFL draft. Operating again Bob Gresham was drafted within the eighth spherical the next yr. Gresham performed 27 video games over two seasons, dashing for 764 yards and scoring 9 touchdowns. He’s additionally the very best drafted participant by the Saints to put on the No. 35 jersey.
Unknown date; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints operating again Earl Campbell (35) on the sideline towards the Atlanta Falcons at Fulton County Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports activities
Throughout the 1984 season, the Saints traded for future Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame operating again Earl Campbell. Reunited with Bum Phillips, his coach with the Houston Oilers, it was thought that Campbell would crew with George Rogers to present the Saints a deadly dashing assault. Sadly, Campbell was not the elite punishing energy again he was with the Oilers after years of bodily toll. Campbell performed two years and 24 video games for the Saints earlier than retiring. He rushed for 833 yards, however just one rating and averaged 4 yards per carry.
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New Orleans would not have a second defensive participant put on No. 35 till Shane Pahukoa in 1995. Pahukoa solely performed one yr for the crew however did have two interceptions. He was one in all 9 gamers to put on No. 35 that did so for a yr or much less. Of the seven defensive gamers to put on the jersey, earlier than Elliott Davison probably this yr, solely two of them wore it for longer than a yr. Certainly one of them was Ted Davis. The opposite was Fakhir Brown.
San Diego Chargers broad receiver Eric Parker (88) dives for a move damaged up by New Orleans Saints cornerback Fakhir Brown (35) throughout NFL motion at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego November 7, 2004. San Diego defeated New Orleans 43-17. REUTERS/Mike Blake MB
A graduate of Mansfield Excessive College in Louisiana and Grambling State College, Brown was with the Saints for 4 years. His 56 video games are probably the most for any participant to put on No. 35 for New Orleans. As a Saint, Brown had 2 interceptions and broke up 30 passes whereas forcing 3 fumbles and recovering 4 others. Since Brown, 5 gamers have worn 35 within the final 20 years. None of them have been with the Saints into a 3rd season.
Aug 16, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints fullback Austin Johnson (35) is tackled by Oakland Raiders defensive again Taiwan Jones (22) within the second half on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. New Orleans defeated Oakland 28-20.Obligatory Credit score: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports activities
Solely Austin Johnson had any cheap quantity of success of the six who’ve worn the 35 uniform since Brown over 20 years in the past. Johnson shared fullback duties for 17 video games over his two seasons. Elliott Davison now will get his second likelihood to make the crew this summer season at a crowded security place.
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints broad receiver Bryce Lance (18) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints broad receiver Devaughn Vele (14) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints broad receiver Barion Brown (19) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints broad receiver Kevin Austin Jr. (81) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Rookie broad receiver steals the present on Day 5 of Saints coaching camp
Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints broad receiver Barion Brown (19) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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After Zay Flowers deal, Chris Olave already seems to be like a discount
Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints broad receiver Chris Olave (12) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Saints WR suspended for the primary six video games of his rookie season
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints broad receiver Jalen Cropper (85) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Up to date New Orleans Saints WR corps after Ja’Lynn Polk retirement
Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints broad receiver Chris Olave (12) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive sort out John Ridgeway III (95) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive finish Cameron Jordan (94) chats throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (22) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight finish Moliki Matavao (80) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints broad receiver Jayden Value (0) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Hunter Dekkers (7) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints operating again CJ Donaldson (43) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints operating again Ty Chandler (32) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints kicker Tanner Brown (46) seems to be on throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints operating again Alvin Kamara (41) seems to be on throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints operating again Alvin Kamara (41) seems to be on throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) arms off to operating again Travis Etienne (3) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Zach Wilson (4) arms off to operating again Alvin Kamara (41) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Hunter Dekkers (7) arms off to operating again Devin Neal (24) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints operating again Audric Estime (30) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints particular groups coordinator Phil Galiano seems to be on throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints operating again Devin Neal (24) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints operating again Alvin Kamara (41) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints operating again CJ Donaldson (43) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive edge Mike Heldman (63) seems to be on throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints broad receiver Devaughn Vele (14) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints broad receiver Jayden Value (0) seems to be on throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) passes throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Zach Wilson (4) talks with offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints middle David Edwards (76) and middle Erik McCoy (78) throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints operating again Devin Neal (24) seems to be on throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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Aug 02, 2026; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints tight finish Treyton Welch (82) seems to be on throughout coaching camp at Ochsner Sports activities Efficiency Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Lew-Imagn Photos
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