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Mark Gastineau
New York Jets
41st pick
Mark Gastineau is a former defensive end out of East Central; Arizona State; Eastern Arizona, selected by the New York Jets with the 41st overall pick (round 2) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Jets and BC Lions.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 2
Pick
41st overall
Team
Position
Mark Gastineau Career Stats
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year (NEA) (1982)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1982–1984)
- Second-team All-Pro (1981)
- 5× Pro Bowl (1981–1985)
- 2× NFL sacks leader (1983, 1984)
- New York Jets Ring of Honor
- New York Jets All-Time Four Decade Team
- seasons leading NFL in sacks: 2
Career Totals
| Sacks | Fumble recoveries | Defensive touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 107.5 | 9 | 2 |
Career History
- New York Jets (1979–1988)
- BC Lions (1990)
Born: Ardmore, Oklahoma, U.S. · Height: 6-5
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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LB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 2 |  KC |
 Mike Bell |
DE |  Colorado State |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
 Jack Thompson |
QB |  Washington State |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Dan Hampton |
DT |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 5 | BUF |
 Jerry Butler |
WR |  Clemson |
| 1 | 6 |  BAL |
 Barry Krauss |
LB |  Alabama |
| 1 | 7 |  NYG |
 Phil Simms |
QB | Morehead State University |
| 1 | 8 |  LA |
 Ottis Anderson |
RB |  Miami |
| 1 | 9 | CHI |
 Al Harris |
LB |  Arizona State |
| 1 | 10 |  DET |
 Keith Dorney |
G |  Penn State |
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