1981 New Orleans Saints season

The 1981 New Orleans Saints season was the Saints 15th season. The Saints had the first pick overall in the 1981 NFL Draft. With the first pick overall, the Saints drafted Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers from the University of South Carolina.

NFL Draft
The Saints rebuilt by drafting Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers from the South Carolina Gamecocks. Longtime Saint Rickey Jackson was selected by the Saints in the 1981 NFL Draft.

Awards and records

 * George Rogers, NFL rushing title, 1,674 yards
 * George Rogers, franchise record, most rushing yards by a rookie, 1,674 yards
 * George Rogers, NFL Record (since broken), most rushing yards by a rookie, 1,674 yards