Laurence Maroney was drafted No. 21 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 49 regular-season games · 26 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 21 · #21 overall
Laurence Maroney Minnesota Draft
Laurence Maroney was drafted No. 21 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 49 regular-season games · 26 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #21
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 49
- Career AV
- 2610th at Minnesota
The pick
How Laurence Maroney came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Minnesota
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 217 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 24 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
49 regular-season games · 26 career approximate value
- Games played
- 49
- Career approximate value
- 2610th among Minnesota picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2596% of career value
- Final season
- 20104 years after the draft
Around pick 21
Who came off the board on either side of Laurence Maroney.
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Penn State · 5× Pro Bowl
NC State
Oklahoma · 2× Pro Bowl
Minnesota in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Minnesota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Laurence Maroney in the 2006 NFL Draft
Laurence Maroney is a Running back out of Minnesota selected No. 21 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft. 49 regular-season games · 26 career approximate value Minnesota has produced 89 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 Laurence Maroney drafted?
Laurence Maroney was selected No. 21 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/laurence-maroney.
What college did Laurence Maroney play for?
Laurence Maroney played college football at Minnesota in the Big Ten. See every Minnesota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-golden-gophers.
How did Laurence Maroney's NFL career turn out?
49 regular-season games · 26 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/laurence-maroney.