Mark Higgs was drafted No. 205 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #205
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 90
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2220th at Kentucky
The pick
How Mark Higgs came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 90
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2220th among Kentucky picks
- Final season
- 19957 years after the draft
Around pick 205
Who came off the board on either side of Mark Higgs.
Nebraska
Texas
Michigan State
Western Kentucky
Kentucky in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mark Higgs in the 1988 NFL Draft
Mark Higgs is a Running back out of Kentucky selected No. 205 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1988 NFL Draft. 90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Kentucky has produced 99 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 Higgs drafted?
Mark Higgs was selected No. 205 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/mark-higgs.
What college did Mark Higgs play for?
Mark Higgs played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did Mark Higgs's NFL career turn out?
90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/mark-higgs.