Mark Bruener
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born: | September 16, 1972 Aberdeen, Washington, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 253 lb (115 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | J. M. Weatherwax (Aberdeen) | ||||||||
| College: | Washington | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1995: 1st round, 27th pick | ||||||||
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Mark Frederick Bruener (born September 16, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies, earning All-American honors in 1993. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 1995 NFL draft with the 27th overall pick.
Bruener played nine seasons with the Steelers followed by five with the Houston Texans. He retired from playing following the 2008 season. He formerly served on the NFL Players Association Executive Committee. As of 2018, he serves as a scout for the Steelers.