Marques Colston was drafted No. 252 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Hofstra. 146 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 72 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 44 · #252 overall
Marques Colston Hofstra Draft
Marques Colston was drafted No. 252 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Hofstra. 146 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 72 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #252
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 146
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 721st at Hofstra
The pick
How Marques Colston came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
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Hofstra
Atlantic 10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 224 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 52.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
146 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 72 career approximate value
- Games played
- 146
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 721st among Hofstra picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 72100% of career value
- Final season
- 20159 years after the draft
Around pick 252
Who came off the board on either side of Marques Colston.
Tennessee
Colorado State
Northwest Missouri State
Arkansas
Hofstra in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marques Colston in the 2006 NFL Draft
Marques Colston is a Wide receiver out of Hofstra selected No. 252 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft. 146 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 72 career approximate value Hofstra has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1991.
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 Marques Colston drafted?
Marques Colston was selected No. 252 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 44). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/marques-colston.
What college did Marques Colston play for?
Marques Colston played college football at Hofstra in the Atlantic 10. See every Hofstra draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hofstra-pride.
How did Marques Colston's NFL career turn out?
146 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 72 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/marques-colston.