Roaf played for the Saints from 1993 to 2001 and then finished his career with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2002 to 2005. He was selected to 11 Pro Bowls and was a six time first-team All-Pro and a three time second-team All-Pro. Willie Roaf was named to both the NFL 1990s and NFL 2000s All-Decade Teams. He is a member of the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame and the New Orleans Saints Ring of Honor. In 2012 he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and in 2014 into the College Football Hall of Fame.