Mark Bortz was drafted No. 219 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 171 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #219
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 171
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 628th at Iowa
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Mark Bortz came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
171 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
- Games played
- 171
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 628th among Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 62100% of career value
- Final season
- 199411 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 219
Who came off the board on either side of Mark Bortz.
Western Kentucky
Michigan
Illinois College
Iowa in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mark Bortz in the 1983 NFL Draft
Mark Bortz is a Guard out of Iowa selected No. 219 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1983 NFL Draft. 171 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 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 Bortz drafted?
Mark Bortz was selected No. 219 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mark-bortz.
What college did Mark Bortz play for?
Mark Bortz played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Mark Bortz's NFL career turn out?
171 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mark-bortz.