George Colton was drafted No. 248 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 3 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #248
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 3
- Career AV
- 172nd at Maryland
The pick
How George Colton came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
3 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 172nd among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19871 years after the draft
Around pick 248
Who came off the board on either side of George Colton.
USC
Baylor · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas
Ole Miss
Maryland in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Maryland
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
George Colton in the 1986 NFL Draft
George Colton is a Guard out of Maryland selected No. 248 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1986 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was George Colton drafted?
George Colton was selected No. 248 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/george-colton.
What college did George Colton play for?
George Colton played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did George Colton's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/george-colton.