Nick Saldiveri

Nicholas Saldiveri (; born August 14, 2000) is an American professional football guard for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Old Dominion Monarchs and was selected by the Saints in the fourth round (103rd overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.

Early life Saldiveri was born on August 14, 2000, in Waxhaw, North Carolina. His father died when he was two and his mother had to work multiple jobs to support him and his half-brother. Originally from South Florida, his mother moved the family to North Carolina when he was seven. Despite being named all-conference, he was ranked a two-star prospect and did not receive many offers. He was noticed by an assistant coach at Old Dominion University and was given a scholarship offer, which he accepted. He also helped lead the Monarchs to a bowl game appearance in the Myrtle Beach Bowl, after closing out the regular season with 5 straight wins. Saldiveri started 11 games in 2022, 10 at right tackle and the other at right guard, allowing 16 hurries, three hits and no sacks while earning second-team all-conference honors. He was also named a team captain by his peers.

Saldiveri was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round (103rd overall) of the 2023 NFL draft. As a rookie, he appeared in four games.

In training camp in 2025, Saldiveri suffered a knee injury and was placed on season-ending injured reserve on August 2, 2025.

Saldiveri was placed placed on season-ending injured reserve on May 13, 2026.