Mark O'Connell was drafted No. 312 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Ball State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #312
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How Mark O'Connell came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Ball State
MAC 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 1981 classAround pick 312
Who came off the board on either side of Mark O'Connell.
Tennessee
Alabama
Portland State
Other QB picks from Ball State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mark O'Connell in the 1981 NFL Draft
Mark O'Connell is a Quarterback out of Ball State selected No. 312 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Ball State has produced 15 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 O'Connell drafted?
Mark O'Connell was selected No. 312 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/mark-o-connell.
What college did Mark O'Connell play for?
Mark O'Connell played college football at Ball State in the MAC. See every Ball State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ball-state-cardinals.
How did Mark O'Connell's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/mark-o-connell.