Marques Colston
{{Short description|American football player (born 1983)}}
{{Use American English|date=November 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Marques Colston
| image = Marques Colston.JPG
| caption = Colston with the New Orleans Saints in 2012
| number = 12
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|6|5|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| weight_lbs = 225
| high_school = Susquehanna Township
(Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
| college = Hofstra (2001–2005)
| draftyear = 2006
| draftround = 7
| draftpick = 252
| pastteams = * New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2006|2015}})
| pastadmin = * Harrisburg Stampede (2012–{{PIFL Year|2014}})
Owner & president
- Philadelphia Soul ({{AFL Year|2015|2019}})
Minority owner - Albany Empire ({{AFL Year|2018|2019}})
Minority owner - Atlantic City Blackjacks ({{AFL Year|2019}})
Minority owner
| highlights = * Super Bowl champion (XLIV)
- PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team (2006)
- New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame
- First-team All-A-10 (2005)
- Hofstra Pride No. 89 retired
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 711
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 9,759
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 72
| pfr = ColsMa00
}}
Marques E. Colston ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|m|ɑːr|k|ᵻ|s|_|ˈ|k|oʊ|l|s|t|ən}} {{respell|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 selection.{{Cite web |last=Trapasso |first=Chris |date=May 16, 2013 |title=Why Marques Colston Is the NFL's Most Underrated Receiver |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1641613-why-marques-colston-is-the-nfls-most-underrated-receiver |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810150219/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1641613-why-marques-colston-is-the-nfls-most-underrated-receiver |archive-date=August 10, 2021 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}
Early life
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 and defensive end. Colston graduated from Susquehanna Township High School in June 2001.
Colston lettered three years in track & field and was a standout. 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.{{Cite web |title=Marques Colston |url=https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/marques-colston-12598/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303211833/https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/marques-colston-12598/ |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |access-date=October 19, 2014 |website=Tracking Football}}
College career
Colston received a scholarship offer from the Division I-A University of Missouri but turned the offer down in favor of Division I-AA Hofstra.
Colston had 14 receptions for 335 yards (23.9 avg.) and three touchdowns as a freshman. In 2002, he made 47 grabs for 614 yards (13.06 avg.) and three scores. As a junior in 2003, Colston led the team with 51 receptions for 910 yards (17.8 average) and seven touchdowns. Colston redshirted the 2004 season due to a shoulder injury, but in 2005 was named to the All-Atlantic 10 First-team after making a career-high 70 receptions for 976 yards (13.9 avg.) and five touchdowns. In four seasons at Hofstra, Colston appeared in 40 games (37 starts) and recorded 182 catches for a school-record 2,834 yards and 18 touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=#89 Marques Colston (Football) |url=http://www.nmnathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=22200&ATCLID=3696789 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202041525/http://www.nmnathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=22200&ATCLID=3696789 |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |access-date=January 30, 2017 |website=GoHofstra.com}} During his time at Hofstra, he was teammates with future NFL cornerback Kyle Arrington.{{cite web | last=Kurkjian | first=Adam | title=Kyle Arrington's never afraid to man-up vs. the game's best | website=Boston Herald | date=2014-10-12 | url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2014/10/12/kyle-arringtons-never-afraid-to-man-up-vs-the-games-best/ | access-date=2025-01-23}}
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
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.{{Cite web |last=Delery |first=Wallace |date=February 29, 2016 |title=Marques Colston Officially Released By Saints |url=https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2016/2/29/11103598/marques-colston-released-by-saints |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301010719/http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2016/2/29/11103598/marques-colston-released-by-saints |archive-date=March 1, 2017 |access-date=August 16, 2021 |website=Canal Street Chronicles |language=en}}
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 4 5/8
| weight = 224
| dash = 4.51
| ten split = 1.59
| twenty split = 2.66
| shuttle = 4.43
| cone drill = 6.94
| vertical = 37.0
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 3
| bench = 16
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 33 3/8
| hand span = 9 1/2
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=Marques Colston Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/marques-colston/3200434f-4c77-7594-7e03-329a5e928d42 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215043622/https://www.nfl.com/prospects/marques-colston/3200434f-4c77-7594-7e03-329a5e928d42 |archive-date=December 15, 2021 |access-date=December 14, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |title=Marques Colston, Hofstra, WR, 2006 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=32697&DraftYear=2006 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215043619/https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=32697&DraftYear=2006 |archive-date=December 15, 2021 |access-date=March 4, 2016 |website=draftscout.com}}
}}
=2006 season=
The New Orleans Saints selected Colston in the seventh round with the 252nd overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2006 New Orleans Saints Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2006_draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808013927/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2006_draft.htm |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Colston was the 32nd wide receiver drafted in 2006.{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224201157/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/draft.htm |archive-date=February 24, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was the seventh player ever drafted out of Hofstra.{{Cite web |title=Hofstra Players/Alumni |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/hofstra/index.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808013943/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/hofstra/index.htm |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 11, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} With Hofstra discontinuing their football program in 2009, Colston became their last player to be drafted from the program.{{Cite web |last=Armstrong |first=Kevin |date=December 3, 2009 |title=Hofstra Eliminates 72-Year-Old Program |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/04/sports/ncaafootball/04hofstra.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604215228/https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/04/sports/ncaafootball/04hofstra.html |archive-date=June 4, 2021 |access-date=August 11, 2021 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}}
On July 14, 2006, the Saints signed Colston to a three-year, $1.10 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $24,600.{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Marques Colston contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-orleans-saints/marques-colston-4514/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030020324/https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-orleans-saints/marques-colston-4514/ |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |access-date=April 11, 2020 |website=Spotrac.com}}
Throughout training camp, Colston competed to be the third wide receiver on the depth chart against Devery Henderson, Lance Moore, and Terrance Copper. After performing well throughout training camp, head coach Sean Payton elected to trade starting wide receiver Donte Stallworth, stating Colston's progress made Stallworth expendable.{{Cite web |last=Pasquarelli |first=Len |date=August 28, 2006 |title=Receiving-depleted Eagles get Stallworth from Saints |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2564338 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910045917/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2564338 |archive-date=September 10, 2019 |access-date=April 11, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}
He made his professional regular season debut in the New Orleans Saints' season-opener at the Cleveland Browns and made four receptions for 49 yards and scored his first career touchdown. He made his first career touchdown reception on a 12-yard pass by quarterback Drew Brees during the third quarter.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Cleveland Browns – September 10th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200609100cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200425125138/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200609100cle.htm |archive-date=April 25, 2020 |access-date=April 11, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In Week 3, in a game on the road against the Carolina Panthers, Colston recorded an 86-yard receiving touchdown in the 21–18 loss.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers – October 1st, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200610010car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627234909/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200610010car.htm |archive-date=June 27, 2021 |access-date=August 11, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The reception was the longest receiving play for the Saints since Eddie Kennison had a 90-yard play in 1999. On October 29, Colston caught six passes for 163 receiving yards and had a season-high two touchdown receptions during a 35–22 loss against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at New Orleans Saints – October 29th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200610290nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628232755/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200610290nor.htm |archive-date=June 28, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was named the Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 8.{{Cite web |date=November 2, 2006 |title=Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie Of The Week |url=https://www.nfl.info/nflmedia/w_releases/2006w%20releases/Pepsi/06Diet%20Pepsi%20NFL%20Rookie%20of%20Week%2011-Winner.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816201116/https://www.nfl.info/nflmedia/w_releases/2006w%20releases/Pepsi/06Diet%20Pepsi%20NFL%20Rookie%20of%20Week%2011-Winner.pdf |archive-date=August 16, 2021 |access-date=August 16, 2021 |website=NFL.info}} He was named the Offensive Rookie of the Month for October.{{Cite web |date=November 3, 2006 |title=Saints Receiver and Hofstra Alum Marques Colston Wins NFL Weekly And Monthly Rookie Awards |url=https://gohofstra.com/news/2006/11/3/SAINTS_RECEIVER_AND_HOFSTRA_ALUM_MARQUES_COLSTON_WINS_NFL_WEEKLY_AND_MONTHLY_ROOKIE_AWARDS_ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816201117/https://gohofstra.com/news/2006/11/3/SAINTS_RECEIVER_AND_HOFSTRA_ALUM_MARQUES_COLSTON_WINS_NFL_WEEKLY_AND_MONTHLY_ROOKIE_AWARDS_ |archive-date=August 16, 2021 |access-date=August 16, 2021 |website=Hofstra University Athletics |language=en}} The following week, Colston made a season-high 11 receptions for 123 receiving yards and one touchdown during the Saints' 31–14 victory at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – November 5th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200611050tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629034535/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200611050tam.htm |archive-date=June 29, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Once again, he earned Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 9.{{Cite web |date=November 22, 2006 |title=Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie Of The Week |url=https://www.nfl.info/nflmedia/w_releases/2006w%20releases/Pepsi/06Diet%20Pepsi%20NFL%20Rookie%20of%20Week%208-Winner.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816201116/https://www.nfl.info/nflmedia/w_releases/2006w%20releases/Pepsi/06Diet%20Pepsi%20NFL%20Rookie%20of%20Week%208-Winner.pdf |archive-date=August 16, 2021 |access-date=August 16, 2021 |website=NFL.info}} In Week 10, Colston recorded 10 catches for a season-high 169 receiving yards during a 38–31 loss at the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Pittsburgh Steelers – November 12th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200611120pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627224256/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200611120pit.htm |archive-date=June 27, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} His performance marked his third consecutive game with over 100 receiving yards. Colston sprained his left ankle during a Week 11 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and missed the next two games.{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2006 |title=Favre Is Likely to Play, but His Backup Is Out |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/21/sports/football/21nfl.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816201143/https://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/21/sports/football/21nfl.html |archive-date=August 16, 2021 |access-date=April 11, 2020 |website=The New York Times |agency=Associated Press}} Colston finished his rookie season with 70 receptions, 1,038 receiving yards, and eight touchdowns in 14 games and 12 starts.{{Cite web |title=Marques Colston 2006 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2006/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808014923/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2006/ |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
He helped the Saints reach the playoffs with a 10–6 record. The Saints earned a first-round bye with the #2-seed.{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/index.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502022926/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/index.htm |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Saints defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round and made it to the NFC Championship Game with the Chicago Bears.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints – January 13th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200701130nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630042805/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200701130nor.htm |archive-date=June 30, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Despite Colston scoring a touchdown, the Saints fell 39–14, ending the team's season.{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears – January 21st, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200701210chi.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210813215525/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200701210chi.htm |archive-date=August 13, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
Colston earned a spot on the NFL All-Rookie Team for his immediate contributions.{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2006.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810015035/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2006.htm |archive-date=August 10, 2021 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He tied for second in voting for Offensive Rookie of the Year, behind Tennessee Titans' quarterback Vince Young, and with Jacksonville Jaguars' running back Maurice Jones-Drew. He had more votes than his fellow rookie teammate, the much more celebrated Reggie Bush, who was picked second overall by the Saints.{{Cite web |date=January 3, 2007 |title=Titans sensation Young named AP Offensive Rookie of Year |url=http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9905479 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070110031110/http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9905479 |archive-date=January 10, 2007 |website=CBS}} Colston was among the NFC leaders in receptions (70), receiving yards (1,038) and receiving touchdowns (8).{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Receiving |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/receiving.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808015249/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/receiving.htm |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=2007 season=
Against the San Francisco 49ers on October 28, 2007, Colston caught a career-high three touchdown passes from Drew Brees and guided the Saints to a 31–10 victory in Week 8.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers – October 28th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200710280sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808015412/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200710280sfo.htm |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He followed up his three-touchdown performance with three consecutive games going over 100 receiving yards (159, 128, 118).{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints – November 4th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200711040nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808015450/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200711040nor.htm |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at New Orleans Saints – November 11th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200711110nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808015749/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200711110nor.htm |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Houston Texans – November 18th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200711180htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808015745/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200711180htx.htm |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} From Weeks 14–17, he recorded five receiving touchdowns in a four-game stretch.{{Cite web |title=Marques Colston 2007 Game Log (Weeks 14–17) |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2007/#27-30-sum:stats |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808014937/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2007/#27-30-sum:stats |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} For the 2007 season, Colston recorded 1,202 receiving yards and set a team record for receptions with 98, besting the previous mark of 94 set by Joe Horn in 2000 and 2004. He would hold on to this record until 2011, when Jimmy Graham broke the mark. Colston tied Horn's record for touchdown receptions in a season with 11. Colston would share this mark until 2013, when it was also bested by Graham.{{Cite web |title=Marques Colston 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808014937/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2007/ |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints Single-Season Receiving Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/single-season-receiving.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012053952/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/single-season-receiving.htm |archive-date=October 12, 2018 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=2008 season=
On July 23, 2008, Colston signed a three-year contract extension with the Saints through the 2011 season.{{Cite web |date=July 23, 2008 |title=Colston Signs Three-Year Contract Extension |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/colston-signs-three-year-contract-extension-1085708 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808230148/https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/colston-signs-three-year-contract-extension-1085708 |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Colston out 4–6 weeks with thumb injury |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d80ab1303/article/colston-out-46-weeks-with-thumb-injury |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823005910/https://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d80ab1303/article/colston-out-46-weeks-with-thumb-injury |archive-date=August 23, 2018 |website=NFL.com |agency=Associated Press}} This sidelined Colston for four weeks and Lance Moore moved up into the starting receiver position. In Week 10, he recorded a season-high 140 receiving yards on seven receptions against the Atlanta Falcons.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons – November 9th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200811090atl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808230617/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200811090atl.htm |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} A few weeks later, he recorded a 70-yard touchdown catch against the Green Bay Packers as the Saints won the game 51–29 in Week 12.{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at New Orleans Saints – November 24th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200811240nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716172717/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200811240nor.htm |archive-date=July 16, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 16, against the Detroit Lions, he recorded his only multi-touchdown game of the season in the 42–7 victory.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions – December 21st, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200812210det.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716172658/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200812210det.htm |archive-date=July 16, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Colston finished the season with 47 receptions for 760 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Marques Colston 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2008/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808014939/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2008/ |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=2009 season – Super Bowl XLIV=
File:Marques Colston training camp.jpg
Colston found the endzone twice in Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles in the 48–22 victory.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles – September 20th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909200phi.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808231013/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909200phi.htm |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} During a Week 6 game against the New York Giants in a battle of undefeated teams, Colston caught eight receptions for 166 yards, as the Saints defeated the Giants 48–27.{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at New Orleans Saints – October 18th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910180nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808231135/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910180nor.htm |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Overall, Colston finished the 2009 regular season with 70 receptions for 1,074 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Marques Colston 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808014945/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2009/ |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
The Saints finished with a 13–3 record and earned the #1-seed for the NFC playoffs.{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/index.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321050728/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/index.htm |archive-date=March 21, 2019 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Divisional Round against the Arizona Cardinals, Colston had six receptions for 83 receiving yards and a touchdown in the 45–14 victory.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints – January 16th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201001160nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808231048/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201001160nor.htm |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Colston started for the Saints in Super Bowl XLIV. He contributed to the Saints' 31–17 victory with seven receptions for 83 yards against the Indianapolis Colts.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLIV – New Orleans Saints vs. Indianapolis Colts – February 7th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201002070clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210814142022/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201002070clt.htm |archive-date=August 14, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=2010 season=
Colston remained a consistent producer for the Saints in the 2010 season. In Week 13, against the Cincinnati Bengals, he scored the late go-ahead touchdown with 31 seconds remaining in the 34–30 victory.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Cincinnati Bengals – December 5th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012050cin.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810020806/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012050cin.htm |archive-date=August 10, 2021 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He recorded three games going over 100 receiving yards and two games with multiple receiving touchdowns. Overall, Colston finished the 2010 season with 84 receptions for 1,023 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns in 15 games played.{{Cite web |title=Marques Colston 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808014943/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2010/ |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Saints returned to the playoffs but failed to repeat as Super Bowl Champions, falling in the Wild Card Round to Seattle Seahawks in the Beast Quake game. In the 41–36 loss, Colston had four receptions for 66 yards.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks – January 8th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101080sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802182754/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101080sea.htm |archive-date=August 2, 2017 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked 53rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011.{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2011-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102143022/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2011-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=January 2, 2019 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=2011 season=
Colston continued in his role as a receiving threat for Drew Brees in the 2011 season. He recorded four games going over 100 receiving yards and three games with multiple receiving touchdowns. In the regular season finale in Week 17, he recorded seven receptions for 145 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 45–17 victory over the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints – January 1st, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201010nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508174119/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201010nor.htm |archive-date=May 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Overall, Colston finished the 2011 season with 80 receptions for 1,143 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns in 14 games as the Saints won the division with a 13–3 record.{{Cite web |title=2011 New Orleans Saints Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2011.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001184713/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2011.htm |archive-date=October 1, 2018 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Marques Colston 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808015008/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2011/ |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Colston set a new franchise record for most 1,000-yard seasons with his fifth, breaking a tie with Joe Horn.{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2012 |title=Drew Brees, Saints blow through record books in romp over Panthers |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/320101018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810150808/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/320101018 |archive-date=August 10, 2021 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} Colston, along with Jimmy Graham, gave the Saints their first duo with at least 1,000 receiving yards since Willie Jackson and Joe Horn in 2001.
In the Saints' two postseason games, Colston recorded seven receptions for 120 receiving yards in the 45–28 Wild Card Round victory over the Detroit Lions and nine receptions for 136 receiving yards and one touchdown in the 36–32 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints – January 7th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201070nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190205131741/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201070nor.htm |archive-date=February 5, 2019 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers – January 14th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201140sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109074852/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201140sfo.htm |archive-date=November 9, 2017 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=2012 season=
On March 13, 2012, Colston signed a five-year, $40 million contract extension with the Saints.{{Cite web |last=Clayton |first=John |date=March 13, 2012 |title=Saints keep WR Colston with five-year deal |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7681315/new-orleans-saints-keep-wr-marques-colston-5-year-deal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808232745/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7681315/new-orleans-saints-keep-wr-marques-colston-5-year-deal |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 4, against the Green Bay Packers, Colston recorded nine receptions for 153 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in a 28–27 loss .{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers – September 30th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209300gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829120423/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209300gnb.htm |archive-date=August 29, 2017 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On October 7, in Week 5 against the San Diego Chargers, Colston broke Joe Horn's record for most touchdown catches by a Saints wide receiver, catching three touchdowns in the game to make 52 for his career.{{Cite web |last=Triplett |first=Mike |date=October 8, 2012 |title=Drew Brees, Marques Colston as good as ever on history-making night: 10 more observations |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_3e0ec373-0d7a-5f80-ba67-d9619ebc9c8a.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823105529/https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/10/drew_brees_and_marques_colston.html |archive-date=August 23, 2018 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=NOLA.com |language=en}} On November 11, in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons, he tied Deuce McAllister's team record for total touchdowns with his 55th career touchdown.{{Cite web |last=Mickles |first=Sheldon |date=November 22, 2012 |title=Colston ties club TD mark |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_a8333dfd-2acb-5c31-9eb4-dc2d21e306b7.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808233012/https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_a8333dfd-2acb-5c31-9eb4-dc2d21e306b7.html |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=NOLA.com |language=en}} He matched his season-high yardage total of 153 in Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys in the 34–31 victory.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Dallas Cowboys – December 23rd, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212230dal.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125031343/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212230dal.htm |archive-date=January 25, 2018 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Overall, he finished the 2012 season with 83 receptions for 1,154 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Marques Colston 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808014928/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Colston, along with Jimmy Graham (982) and Lance Moore (1,041), gave the Saints their first trio of receivers in franchise history to record at least 900 receiving yards each.
=2013 season=
In the opening game of the 2013 season, a 23–17 win over Atlanta Falcons, Colston became the Saints' all-time leader in pass receptions when he caught a second quarter touchdown pass for the 533rd catch (and 59th touchdown) of his career.{{Cite web |last=Duncan |first=Jeff |date=September 9, 2013 |title=New Orleans Saints receiver Marques Colston making history – even if no one notices |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_7718457a-52ab-5f8e-9c6c-27c5e065b2db.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810014110/https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_7718457a-52ab-5f8e-9c6c-27c5e065b2db.html |archive-date=August 10, 2021 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=NOLA.com |language=en}} In the Saints' tenth game of the season, a 23–20 home win over San Francisco 49ers, Colston passed Eric Martin to become the all-time franchise leader in receiving yards and yards from scrimmage.{{Cite web |last=Holder |first=Larry |date=November 17, 2013 |title=New Orleans Saints' Marques Colston claims more franchise records in 49ers win: notebook |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_01b6f753-16d4-5f70-b538-4c5ceec653ee.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810014158/https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_01b6f753-16d4-5f70-b538-4c5ceec653ee.html |archive-date=August 10, 2021 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=NOLA.com |language=en}} In Week 14, he had his most productive game of the regular season with nine receptions for 125 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints – December 8th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312080nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508174206/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312080nor.htm |archive-date=May 8, 2021 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Colston finished the regular season with 75 receptions for 943 yards and five touchdowns in 15 games.{{Cite web |title=Marques Colston 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810014334/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2013/ |archive-date=August 10, 2021 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
In the Saints' Divisional Round playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks, Colston led all receivers with 11 catches for 144 yards and a touchdown, the touchdown coming with 26 seconds remaining in the game to bring the Saints, who had trailed the entire game, within eight points; he then recovered the ensuing onside kick, giving the Saints a slim chance to tie the game. On the ensuing drive, Brees spiked the ball to stop the clock, then found Colston near the sideline. Instead of stepping out of bounds to stop the clock and give the Saints a chance at a last-second Hail Mary pass to the end zone, Colston went ahead with the play as it had been called, which required him to throw a lateral pass across the field to Travaris Cadet. However, Colston's throw went forward and was ruled an illegal forward pass; the 10-second runoff attached to the penalty used up the clock, sealing a 23–15 victory for the Seahawks.{{Cite web |last=Terrell |first=Katherine |date=January 13, 2014 |title=New Orleans Saints' Sean Payton, Marques Colston say final play vs. Seattle Seahawks was designed lateral |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_472797cd-7997-5bcf-9192-36a9acce3dcd.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810014414/https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_472797cd-7997-5bcf-9192-36a9acce3dcd.html |archive-date=August 10, 2021 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=NOLA.com |language=en}}
=2014 season=
Colston recorded two games going over the 100-yard mark in the 2014 season, first in the Saints' regular season opener against the Atlanta Falcons and later in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons – September 7th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070atl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814021727/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070atl.htm |archive-date=August 14, 2017 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions – October 19th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410190det.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810024028/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410190det.htm |archive-date=August 10, 2021 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Overall, Colston recorded 59 receptions for 902 yards and five touchdowns as the Saints missed the playoffs with a 7–9 record.{{Cite web |title=Marques Colston 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810014632/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=August 10, 2021 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2014 New Orleans Saints Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2014.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210814143656/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2014.htm |archive-date=August 14, 2021 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=2015 season=
In 2015, Colston caught 45 passes for 520 yards and four touchdowns, all career-lows. Part of his statistical decline was due to the emergence of Brandin Cooks and Willie Snead as receiving options for Brees to go along with shoulder and chest injuries causing him to miss three games.{{Cite web |last=Schuster |first=Andrew |date=February 3, 2016 |title=Saints NFL Draft Prospects: Searching for the next Marques Colston |url=https://whodatdish.com/2016/02/03/saints-nfl-draft-searching-for-next-marques-colston/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811175326/https://whodatdish.com/2016/02/03/saints-nfl-draft-searching-for-next-marques-colston/ |archive-date=August 11, 2021 |access-date=August 11, 2021 |website=Who Dat Dish |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=2015 New Orleans Saints Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2015.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200420170802/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2015.htm |archive-date=April 20, 2020 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Marques Colston 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810015609/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=August 10, 2021 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2015 New Orleans Saints Injuries |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2015_injuries.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810015710/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/2015_injuries.htm |archive-date=August 10, 2021 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was released by the Saints after the season.{{Cite web |last=Triplett |first=Mike |date=February 29, 2016 |title=Receiver Marques Colston released after 10 years with Saints |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/14871533/new-orleans-saints-release-long-wide-receiver-marques-colston |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301101907/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14871533/new-orleans-saints-release-long-wide-receiver-marques-colston |archive-date=March 1, 2016 |access-date=February 29, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=February 29, 2016 |title=Saints cut Marques Colston |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/02/29/saints-cut-marques-colston/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160302125610/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/02/29/saints-cut-marques-colston/ |archive-date=March 2, 2016 |access-date=February 29, 2016 |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}} At the time of Colston's release, he and Brees were the most productive wide receiver-quarterback tandem in terms of passing yards and receiving yards over the decade-long period of 2006–2015, which encompassed Colston's career. Only Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates, a tight end, had more receiving touchdowns in that time span as a duo.{{Cite web |last=Stites |first=Adam |date=May 6, 2016 |title=The NFL's best QB-WR tandems of the last decade |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/5/6/11608236/qb-wr-quarterback-wide-receiver-tandems-duos-nfl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811175152/https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/5/6/11608236/qb-wr-quarterback-wide-receiver-tandems-duos-nfl |archive-date=August 11, 2021 |access-date=August 11, 2021 |website=SBNation.com |language=en}}
Colston was unsigned after the 2015 season. He never released a formal retirement announcement but did acknowledge his retirement in 2020.{{Cite web |last=Conway |first=Tyler |date=August 25, 2020 |title=Ex-Saint Marques Colston Becomes Adjunct Professor at University of New Orleans |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2906265-ex-saint-marques-colston-becomes-adjunct-professor-at-university-of-new-orleans |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810020151/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2906265-ex-saint-marques-colston-becomes-adjunct-professor-at-university-of-new-orleans |archive-date=August 10, 2021 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}} At the time of Drew Brees's retirement, Colston ended up being the player that he threw the most touchdowns to with 72.{{Cite web |title=Drew Brees Career Passing Touchdown Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BreeDr00.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812164541/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BreeDr00.htm |archive-date=August 12, 2021 |access-date=August 11, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=DeShazler |first=John |date=March 14, 2021 |title=Unrivaled work ethic led to Drew Brees' remarkable 20-year NFL career |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/unrivaled-work-ethic-led-to-drew-brees-remarkable-20-year-nfl-career-retirement |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811175442/https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/unrivaled-work-ethic-led-to-drew-brees-remarkable-20-year-nfl-career-retirement |archive-date=August 11, 2021 |access-date=August 11, 2021 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com |language=en-US}}
NFL career statistics
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! colspan="2"| Legend |
| style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|
| Won the Super Bowl |
| Bold
| Career high |
=Regular season=
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! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Receiving ! colspan="5"| Rushing ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
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| {{abbr|GP|Games played}} | {{abbr|GS|Games started}} | {{abbr|Rec|Receptions}} | {{abbr|Yds|Receiving yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Receiving yards per reception}} | {{abbr|Lng|Longest reception}} | {{abbr|TD|Receiving touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Att|Attempts}} | {{abbr|Yds|Yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Rushing yards per attempt}} | {{abbr|Lng|Longest rushing attempt}} | {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Fum|Total fumbles}} | {{abbr|Lost|Fumbles lost}} | |
| 2006 | NO
| 14 || 12 || 70 || 1,038 || 14.8 || 86T || 8 || — || — || — || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||
| 2007 | NO
| 16 || 14 || 98 || 1,202 || 12.3 || 45 || 11 || — || — || — || — || — || 1 || 1 | |||||||||||||
| 2008 | NO
| 11 || 6 || 47 || 760 || 16.2 || 70T || 5 || — || — || — || — || — || 1 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|2009 | NO
| 16 || 14 || 70 || 1,074 || 15.3 || 68 || 9 || 1 || 6 || 6.0 || 6 || 0 || 2 || 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2010 | NO
| 15 || 11 || 84 || 1,023 || 12.2 || 43 || 7 || 1 || 1 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || — || — | |||||||||||||
| 2011 | NO
| 14 || 7 || 80 || 1,143 || 14.3 || 50 || 8 || — || — || — || — || — || 1 || 1 | |||||||||||||
| 2012 | NO
| 16 || 13 || 83 || 1,154 || 13.9 || 60 || 10 || — || — || — || — || — || 4 || 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2013 | NO
| 15 || 11 || 75 || 943 || 12.6 || 35 || 5 || — || — || — || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||
| 2014 | NO
| 16 || 13 || 59 || 902 || 15.3 || 57 || 5 || — || — || — || — || — || 1 || 1 | |||||||||||||
| 2015 | NO
| 13 || 5 || 45 || 520 || 11.6 || 53T || 4 || — || — || — || — || — || — || — | |||||||||||||
| colspan="2"|[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColsMa00.htm Career] | 146 | 106 | 711 | 9,759 | 13.7 | 86 | 72 | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 7 |
=New Orleans Saints franchise records=
- Most career receptions (711){{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints Career Receiving Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/career-receiving.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811210133/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/career-receiving.htm |archive-date=August 11, 2021 |access-date=August 11, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
- Most career receiving yards (9,759)
- Most yards from scrimmage (9,766)
- Highest receiving average, career (13.7)
- Most career receiving touchdowns (72)
- Most seasons with 1,000 receiving yards (6)
- Most games with 100 or more yards receiving (28)
- Most games played by a wide receiver (146)
Personal life
Colston's father, James, played in the Canadian Football League.{{Cite web |date=May 13, 2020 |title=Life of a Saint: Marques Colston |url=https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2020/5/13/21255997/marques-colston-saints-interview-new-orleans |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811145138/https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2020/5/13/21255997/marques-colston-saints-interview-new-orleans |archive-date=August 11, 2021 |access-date=August 11, 2021 |website=Canal Street Chronicles |language=en}} James Colston died when Marques was 14.{{Cite web |last=Clemmons |first=Anna Katherine |date=December 1, 2009 |title=Going long with Brees' deep threat |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/columns/story?page=hotread12/Marques%20Colston |access-date=January 17, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
In 2010, Colston bought a home in Luling, Louisiana.{{Cite web |title=St. Charles Parish Real Estate Transactions, Destrehan, Hahnville, Luling |url=https://www.heraldguide.com/real_estate/listings.php?pageNum_rsRealEstate=18&year=&month=&city=&street= |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329141543/https://www.heraldguide.com/real_estate/listings.php?pageNum_rsRealEstate=18&year=&month=&city=&street= |archive-date=March 29, 2016 |access-date=August 10, 2021 |website=Herald Guide}}
Colston was the majority owner of his hometown Harrisburg Stampede who played in American Indoor Football and the Professional Indoor Football League.{{Cite web |last=Bristol |first=Jason |date=March 14, 2012 |title=Marques Colston becomes part-owner of Harrisburg Stampede |url=http://www.whptv.com/content/localsports/story/Colston-becomes-part-owner-of-Harrisburg-Stampede/RLMMLKBWbUOuYrHqZS9e-g.cspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120615193605/http://www.whptv.com/content/localsports/story/Colston-becomes-part-owner-of-Harrisburg-Stampede/RLMMLKBWbUOuYrHqZS9e-g.cspx |archive-date=June 15, 2012 |website=WHPTV}} In 2014, he bought a share of the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League.{{Cite news |last=Barkowitz |first=Ed |date=October 1, 2014 |title=Saints WR Marques Colston buys share in Philadelphia Soul |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/soul/277794071.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141002223530/http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/soul/277794071.html |archive-date=October 2, 2014 |access-date=October 2, 2014 |work=Philadelphia Daily News}} Colston has pursued an executive MBA program at George Washington University,{{Cite news |last=Austin |first=Ben |date=April 23, 2013 |title=Show Yourself the Money |url=https://www.gq.com/story/nfl-mba-program |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222144124/http://www.gq.com/story/nfl-mba-program |archive-date=December 22, 2015 |access-date=December 17, 2015 |work=GQ}} and he has made a series of investments in startup companies operating in the health and sports sectors.{{Cite news |last=Heitner |first=Darren |date=December 14, 2015 |title=How This $45 Million NFL Star Became a Big-Time Startup Investor: When it comes to NFL players, there are few that have a portfolio of investments as extensive as New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston. |url=http://www.inc.com/darren-heitner/nfl-star-marques-colston-startup-investor.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151218025051/http://www.inc.com/darren-heitner/nfl-star-marques-colston-startup-investor.html |archive-date=December 18, 2015 |access-date=December 17, 2015 |work=Inc.}}
In 2017, Colston was involved with the ownership group of the Albany Empire of the Arena Football League.{{Cite web |last1=Skodnick |first1=Leif |last2=Hughes |first2=Steve |date=October 24, 2017 |title=It's official: Arena Football League returning to Times Union Center |url=https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/It-s-Official-Arena-Football-League-returning-to-12301704.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811182200/https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/It-s-Official-Arena-Football-League-returning-to-12301704.php |archive-date=August 11, 2021 |access-date=August 11, 2021 |website=Times Union |language=en-US}} He later became involved with the ownership of the Atlantic City Blackjacks.{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2020 |title=4th & Forever: Marques Colston – Creating Separation is a Mindset |url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/4th-forever-marques-colston-creating-separation-is-a-mindset/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811182413/https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/4th-forever-marques-colston-creating-separation-is-a-mindset/ |archive-date=August 11, 2021 |access-date=August 11, 2021 |website=American Football International |language=en-US}}
Colston is involved with Son of a Saint, which is a New Orleans–based charitable organization that tries to improve the lives of fatherless boys. He is the ambassador for the program, which involves sessions that go over various life-skill topics.{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2020 |title=Former Saints Standout Turned Entrepreneur Marques Colston Joins UNO Faculty |url=https://www.uno.edu/news/2020-09-01/former-saints-standout-turned-entrepreneur-marques-colston-joins-uno-faculty |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811174255/https://www.uno.edu/news/2020-09-01/former-saints-standout-turned-entrepreneur-marques-colston-joins-uno-faculty |archive-date=August 11, 2021 |access-date=August 11, 2021 |website=The University of New Orleans |language=en}}
On October 27, 2019, Colston was inducted into The New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame alongside Reggie Bush.{{Cite web |last=Sigler |first=John |date=October 24, 2019 |title=Saints Hall of Fame adding Reggie Bush, Marques Colston before Cardinals game |url=https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2019/10/24/cardinals-vs-saints-hall-of-fame-marques-colston-reggie-bush-news/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811144328/https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2019/10/24/cardinals-vs-saints-hall-of-fame-marques-colston-reggie-bush-news/ |archive-date=August 11, 2021 |access-date=August 11, 2021 |website=Saints Wire |language=en-US}}
Colston delivered the keynote speech to graduates at the December 2019 commencement for the University of New Orleans. The school later hired Colston as an adjunct professor in 2020.{{Cite web |last=Sigler |first=John |date=August 26, 2020 |title=Saints legend Marques Colston hired as UNO adjunct professor |url=https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2020/08/26/nfl-saints-marques-colston-retired-career/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811144253/https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2020/08/26/nfl-saints-marques-colston-retired-career/ |archive-date=August 11, 2021 |access-date=August 11, 2021 |website=Saints Wire |language=en-US}}
On September 17, 2020, Colston was named as an inductee to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame for the Class of 2021.{{Cite web |date=September 17, 2020 |title=New Orleans Saints legend Marques Colston announced as 2021 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductee |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-legend-marques-colston-2021-louisiana-sports-hall-of-fame |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321115716/https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-legend-marques-colston-2021-louisiana-sports-hall-of-fame |archive-date=March 21, 2021 |access-date=August 11, 2021 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com |language=en-US}}
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