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| Mark Andrews (American football) | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mark Andrews |
| Number | 89 |
| Position | Tight end |
| Birth date | 1995-09-06 |
| Birth place | Fresno, California |
| Weight lb | 256 |
| College | Oklahoma |
| Draftyear | 2018 |
| Draftpick | 86 |
| Pastteams | Baltimore Ravens (2018–2023) |
| Status | Active |
Mark Andrews (American football) is an American professional football player who plays tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He developed into one of the league's premier pass-catching tight ends after a collegiate career at the University of Oklahoma and being selected in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. Known for his size, route-running, and red-zone production, he has been recognized with multiple Pro Bowl selections and team honors.
Born in Fresno, California, Andrews attended Clovis High School where he played high school football and participated in baseball and track and field. He originally enrolled at University of Oklahoma after a recruiting process that included offers from programs such as Clemson, Texas, and Arizona State. At Oklahoma, Andrews redshirted his first season before emerging as a productive receiving option for the Sooners under head coaches Bob Stoops (briefly as legacy presence) and Lincoln Riley. He played alongside notable teammates including Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, and Dede Westbrook, contributing as a blocker and receiver in Big 12 Conference play. Andrews earned All-Conference recognition and was invited to postseason showcases that exposed him to NFL Combine and Senior Bowl evaluators, boosting his draft stock.
Andrews was selected in the third round (86th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens, a franchise led by executive decisions from Ozzie Newsome-era personnel and head coach John Harbaugh. He signed a rookie contract and joined an offense featuring quarterback Lamar Jackson, running back Mark Ingram II, and wide receiver Mike Wallace. Andrews quickly became part of the Ravens' offensive game plan, working within the schemes called by offensive coordinators such as Greg Roman and later staff changes. Over successive seasons he produced key performances against divisional rivals like the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, and Cincinnati Bengals, and in interconference matchups versus teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots. His career has been shaped by coaching decisions, injuries including a noted injury absence, contract negotiations, and a high-volume target share in passing situations.
Below are season-by-season receiving totals (regular season) through his most recent complete season: receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. Andrews has posted multiple 50+ reception seasons and several campaigns exceeding 700 receiving yards, ranking among the top tight ends in the NFL in receiving production and touchdown receptions. He has also contributed on special teams early in his career and in red-zone packages.
Andrews is characterized by his combination of size, length, and agility that allows him to align as an inline tight end, split out wide, or operate in the slot—roles similar to those occupied by notable tight ends such as Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Rob Gronkowski. He excels in high-pointing contested catches, run-after-catch situations, and as a reliable red-zone target often used on fade routes and seam concepts. His play has earned Pro Bowl selections and recognition on All-Pro ballots, and he has set franchise marks for tight end receiving in single games and seasons for the Baltimore Ravens. Andrews' role in the Ravens' offense paralleled the emergence of MVP-level quarterback play from Lamar Jackson and contributed to playoff appearances including contests in the AFC Division playoffs.
Raised in Fresno, California, Andrews has family ties to the Central Valley region and has participated in community initiatives in the Baltimore area and Oklahoma. Off the field, he has been associated with charitable efforts, appearances at local youth football programs, and media engagements including interviews with sports outlets covering the NFL and college football. He maintains connections with former Oklahoma teammates and has been involved in events such as alumni functions and charity tournaments.
Category:1995 births Category:Living people Category:American football tight ends Category:Oklahoma Sooners football players Category:Baltimore Ravens players