Bruce Mesner was drafted No. 209 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 11 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #209
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 11
- Career AV
- 172nd at Maryland
The pick
How Bruce Mesner came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
11 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 172nd among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19870 years after the draft
Around pick 209
Who came off the board on either side of Bruce Mesner.
Stanford
Virginia Tech
Notre Dame
Washington
Maryland in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other NT picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bruce Mesner in the 1987 NFL Draft
Bruce Mesner is a Nose tackle out of Maryland selected No. 209 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1987 NFL Draft. 11 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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 Bruce Mesner drafted?
Bruce Mesner was selected No. 209 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/bruce-mesner.
What college did Bruce Mesner play for?
Bruce Mesner played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Bruce Mesner's NFL career turn out?
11 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/bruce-mesner.