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Saints No. 20: A Legacy of Players
24 Aug
Summary
- Pete Werner is the current No. 20, the 17th player to wear it.
- George Youngblood was the first player to wear No. 20 in 1967.
- Jay Bellamy holds the record for most games played in No. 20.
The New Orleans Saints are counting down to their 2026 season opener, and the spotlight falls on the storied history of the No. 20 jersey. Currently worn by linebacker Pete Werner, he is the 17th player to represent the Saints in this iconic number.
The legacy began in 1967 with George Youngblood, the inaugural wearer. Other notable figures include Delles Howell, the first Saints draft pick to wear No. 20, and Russell Gary, who was the highest-drafted player at 29th overall to wear the number.
Offensive players like Derek Brown and Terry Allen have also sported No. 20. More recently, Jay Bellamy had the longest tenure in the jersey, playing 81 games, a record Pete Werner is expected to break during the 2026 season.
