Antoine Bethea was drafted No. 207 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Howard. 209 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value

2006 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 38 · #207 overall

Antoine Bethea Howard Draft

Antoine Bethea was drafted No. 207 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Howard. 209 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value

3× Pro Bowl

Overall pick
#207
Round
6
Draft class
2006
NFL games
209
Years as starter
12
Career AV
631st at Howard
Pro Bowls
3

The pick

How Antoine Bethea came off the board in 2006.

Drafted by

Indianapolis Colts

Rd 6, Pick 38 · #207 overall · AFC South

Full 2006 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
Measurables
5'11" · 203 lbs
Pre-draft board
48.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

209 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value

Games played
209
Seasons as a starter
12
Career approximate value
631st among Howard picks
AV with the drafting club
4063% of career value
Final season
201913 years after the draft
Accolades
3× Pro Bowl

Around pick 207

Who came off the board on either side of Antoine Bethea.

Other DB picks from Howard

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Antoine Bethea in the 2006 NFL Draft

Antoine Bethea is a Defensive back out of Howard selected No. 207 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2006 NFL Draft. 209 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Howard has produced 10 NFL draft picks since 1988.

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 Antoine Bethea drafted?

Antoine Bethea was selected No. 207 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 38). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/antoine-bethea.

What college did Antoine Bethea play for?

Antoine Bethea played college football at Howard in the MEAC. See every Howard draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/howard-bison.

How did Antoine Bethea's NFL career turn out?

209 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/antoine-bethea.