6 Football Players who Played for Seahawks and Saints
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I’ve done some research and have found players who played on both the Seahawks and Saints.
Jimmy Graham
Jimmy Graham was a tight end celebrated for his exceptional receiving skills and athleticism. After playing college basketball at the University of Miami, he switched to football for his final year of NCAA eligibility and made an immediate impact.
Graham was drafted in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints, where he emerged as one of the NFL’s top tight ends. During his five seasons with the Saints (2010-2014), he was a favorite target of Drew Brees and a crucial component of the team’s potent offense.
After his tenure with the Saints, Graham had stints with the Seahawks, Packers, and Bears. Despite changing teams, he remained productive and continued to be a significant red-zone threat due to his size and pass-catching ability. His performance earned him multiple Pro Bowl appearances throughout his career.
Graham Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Saints)
- Pro Bowl (Saints, Seahawks)
- 1000+ Yard Receiving Season (Saints)
Adrian Peterson
Adrian Peterson is widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. From his debut in 2007 through 2020, Peterson amassed over 14,900 rushing yards and 120 rushing touchdowns.
Selected 7th overall in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, Peterson quickly established himself as a force in the league, setting the NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards in his rookie season. His 2012 season was particularly noteworthy, as he fell just nine yards short of breaking the single-season rushing record after returning from a severe knee injury.
Peterson has earned numerous accolades over his career, including the NFL MVP award in 2012, and has been selected to the Pro Bowl seven times. He also played for the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Redskins, and Detroit Lions.
Peterson Key Stats
- MVP (Vikings)
- 1st Team All-Pro (Vikings)
- Pro Bowl (Vikings)
- 1000+ Yard Rushing Season (Vikings, Commanders)
Olindo Mare
Olindo Mare, who played in the NFL from 1997 to 2012, was one of the most dependable placekickers of his era.
Known for his accuracy and consistency, Mare played the bulk of his career with the Miami Dolphins (1997-2006), followed by stints with the New Orleans Saints (2007), Seattle Seahawks (2008-2010), Carolina Panthers (2011) and Chicago Bears (2012).
Over the span of his career, he made 81.1% of his field goal attempts and nearly 99% of extra point attempts. In 1999, he was selected to the Pro Bowl and named 1st Team All-Pro after successfully converting 39 of 46 field goal attempts for the Dolphins.
Heath Evans
Heath Evans was a fullback who was drafted in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Over his career, he played for the Seahawks (2001-2005), the Miami Dolphins (2005), the New England Patriots (2005-2008), and the New Orleans Saints (2009-2010).
Though fullbacks typically aren’t the stars of the team, Evans carved out a role for himself as a reliable blocker and occasional short-yardage rusher and receiver. He was known for his tough, physical style of play, which complemented the more flashy skill players on his teams.
While with the Patriots, he was part of an offense that set multiple records during the 2007 season, though they ultimately fell short in the Super Bowl. Evans won a Super Bowl ring with the New Orleans Saints in the 2009 season, defeating the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV.
Kevin Williams
Kevin Williams was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1st round, 9th overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft. He spent the majority of his 13-season NFL career with the Vikings, before short stints with the Seattle Seahawks and New Orleans Saints. As a defensive tackle, Williams quickly became a key player in the Vikings’ defensive line.
Williams earned six Pro Bowl selections and was named First-Team All-Pro five times during his illustrious career. He recorded 63 sacks, 525 tackles, and 5 interceptions over his career.
His combination of size, strength, and agility made him one of the most dominant interior defensive linemen of his era. Williams’ contributions helped solidify the Vikings’ defense as one of the best units in the league during his time with the team.
Williams Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Vikings)
- Pro Bowl (Vikings)
CJ Spiller
C.J. Spiller was drafted 9th overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2010 NFL Draft. A running back out of Clemson, Spiller was known for his explosive speed and agility.
Over his career, he earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2012 (with the Bills), the same year he recorded 1,244 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns, averaging an impressive 6.0 yards per carry. He also demonstrated proficiency as a receiver out of the backfield, tallying 43 receptions for 459 yards.
Spiller played for multiple teams throughout his NFL career, including the Bills, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, and Kansas City Chiefs. Despite showing flashes of brilliance, injuries and inconsistent play hampered his career.
