Aug 10, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (18) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Our countdown to the start of the New Orleans Saints’ 2024 season continues with Day 18. Let’s take a look at every single player to every take a snap in the corresponding jersey number.
The No. 18 has a few notable names attached to it starting with quarterback Dave Wilson who was the first overall selection by the Saints in 1981, one pick ahead of Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor. Wilson carved out a seven-year career with the Saints throwing for over 6,900 yards and 36 passing touchdowns in that span. Another quarterback that has some notoriety around the league is Jeff Blake, who had a short stint with the Saints but spent 13 years in the league, mostly with the Cincinnati Bengals. Safety Hugo Hollas was another player who had a short stint with the Saints in his short career but was productive during his time intercepting 10 passes in his first two seasons in the league.
At the moment, the Saints have an exciting young player occupying the No. 18 in quarterback Spencer Rattler. Rattler has an opportunity to make those digits his own if he does decide to stay with it in the future.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 10: Spencer Rattler #18 of the New Orleans Saints signals his touchdown after review during the third quarter of a preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 29: Keith Kirkwood #18 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a third quarter touchdown with Benjamin Watson #82 against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Aug 14, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Easop Winston (18) runs after the catch before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 07: Jalen Saunders #18 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball as Ben Jacobs #53 of the Carolina Panthers tries turnover defend during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 7, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
11 Aug 2001: Jeff Blake of the New Orleans Saints drops back to throw a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the pre-season game at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas. The Vikings defeated the Saints 28-21. DIGITAL IMAGE . Mandatory Credit: Ronald Martinez/Allsport
Terry Guess (1996)
Sep 24, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; An New Orleans Saints helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Wade Wilson (1993-1994)
Sep 12, 1993; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints quarterback Wade Wilson (18) throws the ball against Atlanta Falcons linebacker Tim Green (99) at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY NETWORK
Dave Wilson (1981-1988)
SAN FRANCISCO – SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Dave Wilson #18 of the New Orleans Saints looks to throw as defensive back Jeff Fuller #49 of the San Francisco 49ers closes in for a hit during the game at Candlestick Park on September 29, 1985 in San Francisco, California. The Saints won 20-17. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
Hugo Hollas (1970-1972)
Nov 29, 1970; Cincinnati, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Cincinnati Bengals running back Paul Robinson (18) in action against New Orleans Saints safety Hugo Hollas (18) at Riverfront Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY NETWORK
