Saints Legend Marques Colston to Announce NFL Draft Pick

Colston will make a selection on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:51am

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The NFL has announced that former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston will announce a pick during the second day of the 2026 NFL Draft. Colston, a Saints legend who spent his entire 10-year career with the team, will make a selection on Friday, April 24 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Why it matters

Colston's participation continues the NFL's tradition of having former and current players announce draft picks, which helps generate excitement around the event. As a beloved Saints player who was part of the team's Super Bowl-winning 2006 draft class, Colston's involvement will be especially meaningful for New Orleans fans.

The details

The Saints currently hold the 42nd overall pick in the second round and the 73rd overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Colston will announce one of those selections on the second day of the draft, which will be broadcast nationally on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN Deportes.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft will take place on April 24-26.
  • Colston will announce a pick on Friday, April 24, which is Day 2 of the draft.

The players

Marques Colston

A former wide receiver who spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the New Orleans Saints. Colston was part of the Saints' Super Bowl-winning 2006 draft class and is the franchise's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. He was inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame in 2019.

Ryan Ramczyk

A former Saints offensive tackle who announced a pick during the 2025 NFL Draft.

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What they’re saying

“Part of the legendary 2006 Saints draft class, Colston spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the Saints after being selected in the 7th round (252nd overall) out of Hofstra University, becoming the Saints all-time leader in receptions, receiving yardage and receiving touchdowns. He helped the Saints to a victory in Super Bowl XLIV and was inducted to the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame in 2019.”

— New Orleans Saints

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to the NFL Draft on April 24 to see which pick Colston announces for the Saints.

The takeaway

Marques Colston's involvement in the 2026 NFL Draft continues the league's tradition of having beloved former players participate in the event, which helps generate excitement and connect the draft to a team's history and fanbase.