Eric Winston was drafted No. 66 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Miami. 165 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 2 · #66 overall
Eric Winston Miami Draft
Eric Winston was drafted No. 66 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Miami. 165 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #66
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 165
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 5333rd at Miami
The pick
How Eric Winston came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'7" · 310 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 38 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
165 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
- Games played
- 165
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 5333rd among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4177% of career value
- Final season
- 201711 years after the draft
Around pick 66
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Winston.
Alabama State
Pittsburgh
Iowa
LSU
Miami in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Kelly Jennings
DB · SEA
Miami
#35
Rocky McIntosh
LB · WAS
Miami
#44
Sinorice Moss
WR · NYG
Miami
#57
Devin Hester
DB · CHI
Miami · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#89
Rashad Butler
T · CAR
Miami
#110
Leon Williams
LB · CLE
Miami
#133
Orien Harris
DT · PIT
Miami
#154
Marcus Maxey
DB · KC
Miami
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Winston in the 2006 NFL Draft
Eric Winston is a Offensive tackle out of Miami selected No. 66 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2006 NFL Draft. 165 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 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 Eric Winston drafted?
Eric Winston was selected No. 66 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/eric-winston.
What college did Eric Winston play for?
Eric Winston played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Eric Winston's NFL career turn out?
165 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/eric-winston.