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2006 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 26 · #159 overall

Mark Anderson Alabama Draft

Mark Anderson was drafted No. 159 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 98 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value

Overall pick
#159
Round
5
Draft class
2006
NFL games
98
Years as starter
1
Career AV
2187th at Alabama

The pick

How Mark Anderson came off the board in 2006.

Drafted by

Chicago Bears

Rd 5, Pick 26 · #159 overall · NFC North

Full 2006 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Defensive end DE
College
Alabama SEC at the draft
Measurables
6'4" · 254 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 74 prospect78.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

98 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value

Games played
98
Seasons as a starter
1
Career approximate value
2187th among Alabama picks
AV with the drafting club
1571% of career value
Final season
20126 years after the draft

Around pick 159

Who came off the board on either side of Mark Anderson.

#157 A.J. Nicholson LB · CIN Florida State #158 Charlie Peprah DB · NYG Alabama #160 Brent Hawkins DE · JAX Illinois State #161 Chris Kuper G · DEN North Dakota

Alabama in the 2006 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#33 DeMeco Ryans LB · HOU Alabama · 2× Pro Bowl #43 Roman Harper DB · NO Alabama · 2× Pro Bowl #85 Brodie Croyle QB · KC Alabama #158 Charlie Peprah DB · NYG Alabama

Other DE picks from Alabama

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#17 Jonathan Allen DE · WAS · 2017 Alabama · 2× Pro Bowl #109 Jarret Johnson DE · BAL · 2003 Alabama #4 Jon Hand DE · IND · 1986 Alabama #5 John Copeland DE · CIN · 1993 Alabama #57 Antwan Odom DE · TEN · 2004 Alabama #39 Larry Roberts DE · SF · 1986 Alabama

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Mark Anderson in the 2006 NFL Draft

Mark Anderson is a Defensive end out of Alabama selected No. 159 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2006 NFL Draft. 98 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Mark Anderson drafted?

Mark Anderson was selected No. 159 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/mark-anderson.

What college did Mark Anderson play for?

Mark Anderson played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.

How did Mark Anderson's NFL career turn out?

98 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/mark-anderson.