Marques Colston

Quick Facts

Full Name	Marques Colston
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 5, 1983(1983-06-05)
Age	41
Birthplace	Harrisburg
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Gemini

Marques Colston Biography

Marques Colston is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on June 5, 1983 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. NFL Wide receiver in the NFL who started his professional career playing with the New Orleans Saints in 2006. He quickly gained the status of one the team’s best receivers receiving 70 passes, gaining 1,038 yards and eight touchdowns in his debut season in the Saints.

He quickly became the favorite target of NFL quarterback He quickly developed into a favorite target of quarterback Drew Brees upon joining the Saints. when he joined the Saints.

Also a standout in track & field, Colston lettered three years. He qualified for the 2001 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Outdoor T&F Championships in the javelin, recording a top-throw of 57.03 meters. He was also a member of the Susquehanna 4 × 100 m (42.41 s) relay squad.

Colston’s father, James, played briefly in the Canadian Football League. Marques began playing football at a very young age. James Colston died when Marques was 14. Colston attended Susquehanna Township High School, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and was a letterman in football and track. In football, he won All-Conference honors as a wide receiver/defensive end. Colston graduated from Susquehanna Township High School in June 2001.

He was married to Emily Colston. The father of James James was a player for the Canadian Football League.

Marques Colston Net Worth

Marques Colston is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Marques Colston 's net worth $40 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was awarded letters for track and football in the track and field at Susquehanna Township High School located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

He was one of the Saints record holder in touchdown receptions.

Marques E. Colston (/ˈ m ɑːr k ɪ s ˈ k oʊ l s t ən / MAR -kis KOHL -stən born June 5, 1983) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Hofstra University, and was drafted 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, total touchdowns, and total receptions. Despite favorable statistics compared to other Pro Bowl or All-Pro players in the same position like Jarvis Landry, Brandon Marshall, and Reggie Wayne, Colston was never selected for either in his career.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Marques Colston height 6 ft 4 in Marques weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Marques Colston Dating?

According to our records, Marques Colston married to Emily Colston. As of December 1, 2023, Marques Colston’s is not dating anyone.

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Colston declared for the 2006 NFL Draft. He was tipped in many prospect profiles to become a tight end, because of his size and catching ability, but was also predicted to go undrafted.

Facts & Trivia

Marques Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Marques Colston celebrates birthday on June 5 of every year.

On July 23, 2008, Colston signed a three-year contract extension with the Saints through the 2011 season. In 2008, Colston suffered a broken thumb after a hit by Ronde Barber on a quick slant pass in the Saints’ week 1 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This sidelined Colston for four weeks and Lance Moore moved up into the starting receiver position. Two games back from injury, in London against the San Diego Chargers, Colston made a huge 54-yard catch, and was eventually brought down by Antonio Cromartie. He recorded a 70-yard touchdown catch the next week against the Green Bay Packers as the Saints won the game 51–29. Colston finished the season with five scores for 760 receiving yards on 47 receptions.

Why did Marques Colston retire?

Albert Breer of NFL.com noted Colston was cut with a “failed physical” designation, citing the league’s transaction wire. NFL Trade Rumors noted the move will save $3.2 million in cap space. Colston was an obvious candidate to be released as the team look for more financial flexibility.

Where is Marques Colston now?

Marques Colston was born in Harrisburg, Pa., played college football for Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., and currently resides in south New Jersey.

How many Pro Bowls did Marques Colston make?

Marques Colston Marques Colston has to be the best player to never make a Pro Bowl in the NFL, because he was an elite No. 1 wide receiver for a decade while playing for the New Orleans Saints. Colston averaged around 70 catches, 975 yards and seven touchdowns per season in his amazing career.

When did Marques Colston retire?

Colston has gained an entire curriculum of insights since his NFL retirement in 2016 , but his passion for business started early in his playing career; he often read business books in the offseasons, especially when he was healing from multiple injuries that sidelined him early in his career.

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40 Yard Dash| 4.57s| 29
Vertical Jump| 35″| 44
Broad Jump| 126″| 82
3-Cone Drill| 6.8s| 77