Mark Herrmann was drafted No. 98 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 40 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #98
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 40
- Career AV
- 1147th at Purdue
The pick
How Mark Herrmann came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
40 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 40
- Career approximate value
- 1147th among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 218% of career value
- Final season
- 199211 years after the draft
Around pick 98
Who came off the board on either side of Mark Herrmann.
New Mexico
Arizona State
LSU
Cal Poly
Purdue in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#3
Jim Everett
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#106
Kyle Orton
QB · CHI · 2005
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#135
Aidan O'Connell
QB · LV · 2023
Purdue
#191
Scott Campbell
QB · PIT · 1984
Purdue
#201
Curtis Painter
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mark Herrmann in the 1981 NFL Draft
Mark Herrmann is a Quarterback out of Purdue selected No. 98 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1981 NFL Draft. 40 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Herrmann drafted?
Mark Herrmann was selected No. 98 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/mark-herrmann.
What college did Mark Herrmann play for?
Mark Herrmann played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Mark Herrmann's NFL career turn out?
40 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/mark-herrmann.