A first round selection of the Saints in 2001 (23rd overall), McAllister is the franchise leader in rushing attempts, rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. From 2001-08, he appeared in 97 games with 76 starts and rushed for 6,096 yards and 49 touchdowns on 1,429 rush attempts, while adding 1,720 yards and five touchdowns on 234 receptions. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2002 and 2003.