Mark Anderson

Chicago Bears 159th pick

DE ·

Alabama · 2006–2012

Games

132

Solo Tackles

36.5

Sacks

Mark Anderson is a former defensive end out of Alabama, selected by the Chicago Bears with the 159th overall pick (round 5) in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played 98 regular-season games from 2006 to 2012, with the Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills.

Draft Details

Year

2006

Round

Round 5

Pick

159th overall

Team

Chicago Bears

Position

College

Alabama

Mark Anderson Career Stats

Primary starter for 1 season.
Ranks 8th in the 2006 draft class in sacks (36.5).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	PD	FF
2006	CHI	15	21	4	0	12.5	9	2	4
2007	CHI	13	19	5	0	4.5	7	1	1
2008	CHI	16	6	8	0	1	5	3	0
2009	CHI	14	18	6	0	3.5	8	0	0
2010	HOU	14	15	5	0	4	9	2	0
2011	NE	15	17	11	0	10	16	1	2
2012	BUF	4	9	2	2	1	2	1	0
Career		91	105	41	2	36.5	56	10	7

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-4

Weight

254 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.62s

Bench Press

20 reps

Vertical Jump

42"

Broad Jump

127"

3-Cone Drill

6.95s

Shuttle

4.22s

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