Marco Battaglia was drafted No. 39 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. 96 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #39
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 96
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 621st at Rutgers
The pick
How Marco Battaglia came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Rutgers
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
96 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 96
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 621st among Rutgers picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6100% of career value
- Final season
- 20037 years after the draft
Around pick 39
Who came off the board on either side of Marco Battaglia.
Alcorn State
California
Virginia Tech
Rutgers in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Rutgers
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marco Battaglia in the 1996 NFL Draft
Marco Battaglia is a Tight end out of Rutgers selected No. 39 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1996 NFL Draft. 96 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Rutgers has produced 52 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Marco Battaglia drafted?
Marco Battaglia was selected No. 39 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/marco-battaglia.
What college did Marco Battaglia play for?
Marco Battaglia played college football at Rutgers in the Big Ten. See every Rutgers draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/rutgers-scarlet-knights.
How did Marco Battaglia's NFL career turn out?
96 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/marco-battaglia.