Mark Kelso was drafted No. 261 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1985 NFL Draft out of William & Mary. 99 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #261
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 99
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 342nd at William & Mary
The pick
How Mark Kelso came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
William & Mary
CAA at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
99 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 99
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 342nd among William & Mary picks
- Final season
- 19938 years after the draft
Around pick 261
Who came off the board on either side of Mark Kelso.
Notre Dame
Clemson
Minnesota
Texas
Other DB picks from William & Mary
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mark Kelso in the 1985 NFL Draft
Mark Kelso is a Defensive back out of William & Mary selected No. 261 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1985 NFL Draft. 99 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value William & Mary has produced 16 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Kelso drafted?
Mark Kelso was selected No. 261 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/mark-kelso.
What college did Mark Kelso play for?
Mark Kelso played college football at William & Mary in the CAA. See every William & Mary draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/william-mary-tribe.
How did Mark Kelso's NFL career turn out?
99 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/mark-kelso.