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Mark Carrier
Mark Carrier is a former wide receiver out of Nicholls State, selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 57th overall pick (round 3) in the 1987 NFL Draft. He played 177 regular-season games from 1987 to 1998. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
Draft Details
Mark Carrier Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 10 seasons.
- Ranks 1st in the 1987 draft class in receiving yards (8,763).
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | 36 | 2 | 569 | 8,763 | 48 |
Career span: 1987–1998.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Mark Carrier was the 8th of 35 WRs selected in the 1987 draft. The 57th overall pick has been used 60 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was James Jones in 1991, who played 142 games. Nicholls State had 2 players drafted in 1987, including Doug Hudson. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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