Mark Jackson was drafted No. 161 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 130 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #161
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 130
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 4415th at Purdue
The pick
How Mark Jackson came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
130 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Games played
- 130
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 4415th among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3886% of career value
- Final season
- 19948 years after the draft
Around pick 161
Who came off the board on either side of Mark Jackson.
Missouri State
Kansas
Middle Tennessee
Alabama
Purdue in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mark Jackson in the 1986 NFL Draft
Mark Jackson is a Wide receiver out of Purdue selected No. 161 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1986 NFL Draft. 130 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Jackson drafted?
Mark Jackson was selected No. 161 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/mark-jackson.
What college did Mark Jackson play for?
Mark Jackson played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Mark Jackson's NFL career turn out?
130 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/mark-jackson.