Mark Malone was drafted No. 28 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 73 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #28
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 73
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 2728th at Arizona State
The pick
How Mark Malone came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
73 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 73
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 2728th among Arizona State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2593% of career value
- Final season
- 19899 years after the draft
Around pick 28
Who came off the board on either side of Mark Malone.
Oklahoma
USC · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Auburn · 3× Pro Bowl
LSU
Arizona State in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Arizona State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mark Malone in the 1980 NFL Draft
Mark Malone is a Quarterback out of Arizona State selected No. 28 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1980 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 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 Malone drafted?
Mark Malone was selected No. 28 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/mark-malone.
What college did Mark Malone play for?
Mark Malone played college football at Arizona State in the Big 12. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did Mark Malone's NFL career turn out?
73 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/mark-malone.