Hofstra has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1991 — 216th all-time among college programs.
NFL draft picks 1991–2006 · 216th nationally
Hofstra College Draft History
Hofstra has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1991 — 216th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 5
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 120% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 1
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Hofstra draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Lance Schulters
San Francisco 49ers
1× Pro Bowl
121 games · 6 yrs as starter
Marques Colston
New Orleans Saints
146 games · 7 yrs as starter
Willie Colon
Pittsburgh Steelers
100 games · 6 yrs as starter
Giovanni Carmazzi
San Francisco 49ers
No regular-season snaps
Erik Ringoen
Seattle Seahawks
No regular-season snaps
Hofstra draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DB 1
- G 1
- LB 1
- QB 1
- WR 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- SF San Francisco 49ers 2
- NO New Orleans Saints 1
- PIT Pittsburgh Steelers 1
- SEA Seattle Seahawks 1
Every Hofstra draft pick
5 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 |
Willie Colon
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 100 games · 6 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2006 |
Marques Colston
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 146 games · 7 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 2000 | Giovanni Carmazzi | QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Lance Schulters 1× Pro Bowl | DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 121 games · 6 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1991 | Erik Ringoen | LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Hofstra in the NFL draft
Hofstra has produced 5 NFL draft picks between 1991 and 2006, including 0 first-round selections. 1 of those picks (20%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Hofstra ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Hofstra draft pick from 1991 through 2006 — 5 selections, 0 first-rounders, 1 Pro Bowl alumni.
How to use this page
- Scan the notable alumni for the program's highest-impact NFL careers.
- Read the class-by-class bars to spot the peak recruiting-to-draft cycles.
- Open a draft year to see the full class, or a conference peer to compare pipelines.
Frequently asked questions
How many NFL draft picks has Hofstra produced?
Hofstra has 5 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1991–2006), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hofstra-pride.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Hofstra?
Notable Hofstra draftees include Lance Schulters, Marques Colston, Willie Colon, Giovanni Carmazzi. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hofstra-pride.
When was Hofstra’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Hofstra’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2006 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hofstra-pride.