Mark Rypien was drafted No. 146 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Washington State. 104 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #146
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 104
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 544th at Washington State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Mark Rypien came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
104 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Games played
- 104
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 544th among Washington State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5093% of career value
- Final season
- 200115 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 146
Who came off the board on either side of Mark Rypien.
UCLA
Purdue
Illinois College
Texas A&M
Washington State in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mark Rypien in the 1986 NFL Draft
Mark Rypien is a Quarterback out of Washington State selected No. 146 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1986 NFL Draft. 104 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Washington State has produced 96 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 Rypien drafted?
Mark Rypien was selected No. 146 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/mark-rypien.
What college did Mark Rypien play for?
Mark Rypien played college football at Washington State in the Pac-12. See every Washington State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-state-cougars.
How did Mark Rypien's NFL career turn out?
104 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/mark-rypien.