Stephen Gostkowski was drafted No. 118 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 219 regular-season games · 37 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 21 · #118 overall
Stephen Gostkowski Memphis Draft
Stephen Gostkowski was drafted No. 118 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 219 regular-season games · 37 career approximate value
2× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #118
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 219
- Career AV
- 379th at Memphis
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Stephen Gostkowski came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Kicker K
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 200 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 39.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
219 regular-season games · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 219
- Career approximate value
- 379th among Memphis picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3697% of career value
- Final season
- 202014 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 118
Who came off the board on either side of Stephen Gostkowski.
NC State
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
UCF · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Arizona State
Memphis in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other K picks from Memphis
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Stephen Gostkowski in the 2006 NFL Draft
Stephen Gostkowski is a Kicker out of Memphis selected No. 118 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft. 219 regular-season games · 37 career approximate value Memphis has produced 64 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 Stephen Gostkowski drafted?
Stephen Gostkowski was selected No. 118 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/stephen-gostkowski.
What college did Stephen Gostkowski play for?
Stephen Gostkowski played college football at Memphis in the Conference USA. See every Memphis draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/memphis-tigers.
How did Stephen Gostkowski's NFL career turn out?
219 regular-season games · 37 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/stephen-gostkowski.