Name Mark Bruener Career start 1994 Receiving Yards: 1,333 Weight 118 kg | Receptions: 152 Height 1.93 m | |
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Date of birth: (1972-09-16) September 16, 1972 (age 43) NFL draft: 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27 Education University of Washington, Washington University in St. Louis | ||
Former Steeler Mark Bruener: Playing Career Challenges
Mark Frederick Bruener (born September 16, 1972) is a former American football tight end of the National Football League, and a current college scout for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers 27th overall in the 1995 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington.
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- Former Steeler Mark Bruener Playing Career Challenges
- Mark Bruener Football College Scout
- College career
- Professional career
- Personal life
- References
Bruener played nine seasons with the Steelers followed by five with the Houston Texans. He retired following the 2008 season. He formerly served on the NFL Players Association Executive Committee. He now serves as a scout for the Steelers.
Mark Bruener: Football College Scout
College career
He played at the University of Washington from 1991-1994 and proved himself as a reliable receiver and willing blocker in the running game.
Professional career
He was drafted 27th overall in the 1995 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played with the Steelers for nine seasons before signing with the Houston Texans. Bruener was primarily a blocking tight end rather than a pass-catcher but finished his NFL career with 152 catches.
Personal life
Bruener and his wife Traci live in Washington with their two daughters, Allie and Chloe, and three sons, Carson, Braydon and Hudson. He recently spoke of the central role of Catholicism in his life:
