Marcus Howard was drafted No. 161 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 26 · #161 overall
Marcus Howard Georgia Draft
Marcus Howard was drafted No. 161 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #161
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 9
- Career AV
- 1160th at Georgia
The pick
How Marcus Howard came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 237 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 136 prospect61.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 1160th among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 20080 years after the draft
Around pick 161
Who came off the board on either side of Marcus Howard.
South Florida
San Diego
Tennessee
West Virginia
Georgia in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Justin Houston
LB · KC · 2011
Georgia · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#63
Mo Lewis
LB · NYJ · 1991
Georgia · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#14
Thomas Davis
LB · CAR · 2005
Georgia · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#39
Kendrell Bell
LB · PIT · 2001
Georgia · 1× Pro Bowl
#49
Randall Godfrey
LB · DAL · 1996
Georgia
#73
Will Witherspoon
LB · CAR · 2002
Georgia
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marcus Howard in the 2008 NFL Draft
Marcus Howard is a Linebacker out of Georgia selected No. 161 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2008 NFL Draft. 9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 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 Marcus Howard drafted?
Marcus Howard was selected No. 161 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/marcus-howard.
What college did Marcus Howard play for?
Marcus Howard played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did Marcus Howard's NFL career turn out?
9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/marcus-howard.