Mark Duper was drafted No. 52 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Northwestern State. 146 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #52
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 146
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 781st at Northwestern State
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Mark Duper came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
146 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
- Games played
- 146
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 781st among Northwestern State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 78100% of career value
- Final season
- 199210 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 52
Who came off the board on either side of Mark Duper.
LSU
Yale
South Carolina State
Other WR picks from Northwestern State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mark Duper in the 1982 NFL Draft
Mark Duper is a Wide receiver out of Northwestern State selected No. 52 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft. 146 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value Northwestern State has produced 20 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Duper drafted?
Mark Duper was selected No. 52 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/mark-duper.
What college did Mark Duper play for?
Mark Duper played college football at Northwestern State in the Southland. See every Northwestern State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-state-demons.
How did Mark Duper's NFL career turn out?
146 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/mark-duper.