Mark Messner was drafted No. 161 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 4 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #161
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 4
The pick
How Mark Messner came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
4 regular-season games
- Games played
- 4
- Final season
- 19890 years after the draft
Around pick 161
Who came off the board on either side of Mark Messner.
Northwestern State
Penn State
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Eastern Washington
Michigan in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mark Messner in the 1989 NFL Draft
Mark Messner is a Linebacker out of Michigan selected No. 161 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1989 NFL Draft. 4 regular-season games Michigan has produced 231 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 Messner drafted?
Mark Messner was selected No. 161 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/mark-messner.
What college did Mark Messner play for?
Mark Messner played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Mark Messner's NFL career turn out?
4 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/mark-messner.