Mark Fischer was drafted No. 140 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #140
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 22
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 662nd at Purdue
The pick
How Mark Fischer came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 22
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 662nd among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6100% of career value
- Final season
- 20002 years after the draft
Around pick 140
Who came off the board on either side of Mark Fischer.
Iowa State
Washington
Virginia
Michigan State · 1× Pro Bowl
Purdue in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mark Fischer in the 1998 NFL Draft
Mark Fischer is a Center out of Purdue selected No. 140 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1998 NFL Draft. 22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 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 Fischer drafted?
Mark Fischer was selected No. 140 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/mark-fischer.
What college did Mark Fischer play for?
Mark Fischer 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 Fischer's NFL career turn out?
22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/mark-fischer.