Mark Boyer was drafted No. 229 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1985 NFL Draft out of USC. 114 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #229
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 114
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 13107th at USC
The pick
How Mark Boyer came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
USC
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
114 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 114
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 13107th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 862% of career value
- Final season
- 19927 years after the draft
Around pick 229
Who came off the board on either side of Mark Boyer.
Syracuse
North Carolina
Texas
UTEP
USC in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mark Boyer in the 1985 NFL Draft
Mark Boyer is a Tight end out of USC selected No. 229 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1985 NFL Draft. 114 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Boyer drafted?
Mark Boyer was selected No. 229 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/mark-boyer.
What college did Mark Boyer play for?
Mark Boyer played college football at USC in the Big Ten. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Mark Boyer's NFL career turn out?
114 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/mark-boyer.