Curtis Martin was drafted No. 74 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 168 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #74
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1995
- NFL games
- 168
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 1025th at Pittsburgh
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Curtis Martin came off the board in 1995.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Pittsburgh
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
168 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value
- Games played
- 168
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 1025th among Pittsburgh picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2726% of career value
- Final season
- 200510 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 74
Who came off the board on either side of Curtis Martin.
UCF
USC
Wisconsin
Ohio State
Pittsburgh in the 1995 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Pittsburgh
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
LeSean McCoy
RB · PHI · 2009
Pittsburgh · 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#105
James Conner
RB · PIT · 2017
Pittsburgh · 2× Pro Bowl
#24
Craig Heyward
RB · NO · 1988
Pittsburgh · 1× Pro Bowl
#80
Kevan Barlow
RB · SF · 2001
Pittsburgh
#12
Randy McMillan
RB · IND · 1981
Pittsburgh
#149
Dion Lewis
RB · PHI · 2011
Pittsburgh
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Curtis Martin in the 1995 NFL Draft
Curtis Martin is a Running back out of Pittsburgh selected No. 74 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1995 NFL Draft. 168 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value Pittsburgh has produced 151 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 Curtis Martin drafted?
Curtis Martin was selected No. 74 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1995 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/curtis-martin.
What college did Curtis Martin play for?
Curtis Martin played college football at Pittsburgh in the ACC. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did Curtis Martin's NFL career turn out?
168 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/curtis-martin.