Mark Bavaro was drafted No. 100 overall by the New York Giants in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 126 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #100
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 126
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4032nd at Notre Dame
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Mark Bavaro came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
126 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 126
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4032nd among Notre Dame picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3382% of career value
- Final season
- 19949 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 100
Who came off the board on either side of Mark Bavaro.
Colorado Mesa
Virginia
Wisconsin
Western Michigan
Notre Dame in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Notre Dame
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mark Bavaro in the 1985 NFL Draft
Mark Bavaro is a Tight end out of Notre Dame selected No. 100 overall by the New York Giants in the 1985 NFL Draft. 126 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Notre Dame has produced 241 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 Bavaro drafted?
Mark Bavaro was selected No. 100 overall by the New York Giants in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/mark-bavaro.
What college did Mark Bavaro play for?
Mark Bavaro played college football at Notre Dame in the FBS Ind.. See every Notre Dame draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/notre-dame-fighting-irish.
How did Mark Bavaro's NFL career turn out?
126 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/mark-bavaro.