Marques Colston
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | June 5, 1983 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Susquehanna Township (Harrisburg) | ||||||||
| College | Hofstra (2001–2005) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2006: 7th round, 252nd overall pick | ||||||||
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Marques E. Colston (/ˈmɑːrkɪs ˈkoʊlstən/ MAR-kis KOHL-stən born June 5, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Hofstra Pride, and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL draft. He helped the Saints achieve victory in Super Bowl XLIV with seven receptions for 83 yards against the Indianapolis Colts. He is the Saints' all-time franchise leader in receiving yards, yards from scrimmage, receiving touchdowns, and total receptions. Despite favorable statistics compared to other Pro Bowl or All-Pro players in the same position like Brandon Marshall and Reggie Wayne, Colston was never selected for either in his career. Colston is often regarded as arguably one of the greatest players in NFL history to never have been selected to a Pro Bowl or All-Pro Team.