The media selection committee of the Saints Hall of Fame has selected Will Smith for induction in 2016, while Hokie Gajan has been chosen to receive the Joe Gemelli Fleur de Lis award for his vast contributions to the New Orleans Saints organization.
Both men passed away last month. Smith died on April 9 at the age of 34 while Gajan died on April 11 at the age of 56. They will be honored posthumously at the annual Saints Hall of Fame induction luncheon on Oct. 28.
Smith played for the Saints from 2004-13 (10 seasons). A first-round draft choice out of Ohio State (18th overall) in 2004, Smith ranks fourth in franchise history in sacks with 67.