Mark Bright was drafted No. 227 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Temple. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #227
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Mark Bright came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Temple
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1980 classAround pick 227
Who came off the board on either side of Mark Bright.
Washington
Nebraska
Alcorn State
Temple in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Temple
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mark Bright in the 1980 NFL Draft
Mark Bright is a Running back out of Temple selected No. 227 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Temple has produced 47 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mark Bright drafted?
Mark Bright was selected No. 227 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/mark-bright.
What college did Mark Bright play for?
Mark Bright played college football at Temple in the American. See every Temple draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/temple-owls.
How did Mark Bright's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/mark-bright.