Marcus Spriggs was drafted No. 185 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Houston. 49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #185
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 49
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1127th at Houston
The pick
How Marcus Spriggs came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Houston
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 49
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1127th among Houston picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 764% of career value
- Final season
- 20036 years after the draft
Around pick 185
Who came off the board on either side of Marcus Spriggs.
Cincinnati
Sacramento State
Boston College
Wyoming
Houston in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Marcus Spriggs
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marcus Spriggs in the 1997 NFL Draft
Marcus Spriggs is a Offensive tackle out of Houston selected No. 185 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1997 NFL Draft. 49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Houston has produced 83 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 Marcus Spriggs drafted?
Marcus Spriggs was selected No. 185 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/marcus-spriggs.
What college did Marcus Spriggs play for?
Marcus Spriggs played college football at Houston in the Big 12. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did Marcus Spriggs's NFL career turn out?
49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/marcus-spriggs.