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1985 NFL Draft · Rd 2 · #47 overall

Mark Behning Nebraska Draft

Mark Behning was drafted No. 47 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 16 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value

Overall pick
#47
Round
2
Draft class
1985
NFL games
16
Career AV
2122nd at Nebraska

The pick

How Mark Behning came off the board in 1985.

Drafted by

Pittsburgh Steelers

Rd 2 · #47 overall · AFC North

Full 1985 draft class (336 picks)
Position
Offensive tackle T
College
Nebraska Big Ten at the draft
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

16 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value

Games played
16
Career approximate value
2122nd among Nebraska picks
AV with the drafting club
2100% of career value
Final season
19861 years after the draft

Around pick 47

Who came off the board on either side of Mark Behning.

#45 Mike Gann DE · ATL Notre Dame #46 Stacy Robinson WR · NYG North Dakota State #48 Garin Veris DE · NE Stanford #49 Reggie Phillips DB · CHI SMU

Nebraska in the 1985 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#29 Mark Traynowicz G · BUF Nebraska #191 Bret Clark DB · LV Nebraska #243 Scott Strasburger LB · DAL Nebraska #267 Jeff Smith RB · KC Nebraska #315 Shane Swanson WR · CLE Nebraska

Other T picks from Nebraska

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#164 Carl Nicks T · NO · 2008 Nebraska · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl #2 Dean Steinkuhler T · TEN · 1984 Nebraska #130 Alex Lewis T · BAL · 2016 Nebraska #283 Joe Sims T · ATL · 1991 Nebraska #228 Lydon Murtha T · DET · 2009 Nebraska #239 Mark Goodspeed T · MIA · 1980 Nebraska

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Mark Behning in the 1985 NFL Draft

Mark Behning is a Offensive tackle out of Nebraska selected No. 47 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1985 NFL Draft. 16 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Mark Behning drafted?

Mark Behning was selected No. 47 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/mark-behning.

What college did Mark Behning play for?

Mark Behning played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.

How did Mark Behning's NFL career turn out?

16 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/mark-behning.