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Mark Stephen Adickes (born April 22, 1961) is an orthopedic surgeon and a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Redskins. Adickes was an All-American offensive lineman at Baylor University and later attended George Mason University and Harvard University Medical School. He is ESPN's NFL injury analyst[1] and is the chief of sports medicine for Baylor College of Medicine.[2]

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Early life

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Adickes played high school football at Killeen High School in Killeen, Texas. He attended and played college football at Baylor University, where he was named an All-American.[3]

Adickes was inducted into the Baylor Sports Hall of Fame in 1998.[4]

Professional career

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Adickes started his professional football career in the United States Football League (USFL) for the Los Angeles Express in 1984 where he blocked for Steve Young.[3] He was then chosen in the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL Players by the Kansas City Chiefs,[5][6] where he would play for four years. He then played for two years for the Washington Redskins, winning the Super Bowl.

Medical career

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After retiring from the NFL, Adickes attended George Mason University[3] and then Harvard University Medical School, after which he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Adickes completed his sports medicine fellowship under the tutelage of Richard Steadman at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado.

Adickes is formerly the Co-medical Director and Orthopedic Surgeon at the Memorial Hermann Hospital Sports Medicine Institute in Houston, Texas. He is chief of the division of sports medicine and associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine.[7]

Adickes is team physician for the Houston Rockets, United States Ski Team, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and University of St. Thomas.

Television career

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Adickes worked with Tricia Bradley of Serious Fun Productions, LLC, to blend his two distinct careers: a professional football player and an orthopedic surgeon, aka, Jock to Doc. In 2013, Adickes was signed to ESPN as an injury expert and appears on a regular basis when a top athlete gets injured. At the start of the 2014 NFL season, DirecTV launched a new channel called "The Fantasy Zone," and Adickes became an integral member of the show.[8] Adickes has appeared on the NBC Today Show, where he discussed concussions and football. He has also made appearances on Fox NFL Sunday and was a regular guest on CBS's The Doctors. Adickes is the host of a sports medicine documentary program, Athlete 360, on which he interviews professional athletes who have sustained major injuries necessitating orthopedic surgery. Some of the featured athletes include Kevin Everett, Dikembe Mutombo, Mark Schlereth, and golfer Stacy Lewis, whose modified scoliosis surgery made her career in golf possible. In 2013 Adickes was hired by ESPN as its NFL injury analyst.[9][10]

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Mark Adickes is an American orthopedic surgeon specializing in and a former professional football offensive tackle who played in the and USFL. Born in , , on April 22, 1961, to an Army chaplain father, Adickes grew up moving frequently, attending high schools in , , and . He earned a in management and marketing from in 1984, where he excelled as a four-year letterman and team captain on the football team, earning unanimous All-Southwest Conference honors, first-team All-American recognition, and participating in three bowl games. After college, Adickes was a first-round pick in the 1983 USFL draft by the Express. Selected by the in the 1984 NFL supplemental draft, he played two seasons in the USFL (1984–1985) before joining the . He spent four seasons with the Chiefs (1986–1989) and two with the Washington Redskins (1990–1991), culminating in a victory in 1992, after which a back injury forced his retirement at age 31 following a total of six seasons. Transitioning to medicine, Adickes completed prerequisites at and enrolled at , graduating in 2000 as the class's student commencement speaker. He pursued an residency at the in , followed by a sports medicine fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in . Adickes now serves as chief of and associate professor of at in (as of 2025) and co-medical director of the Ironman Sports Medicine Institute at Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he focuses on arthroscopic treatments for , , and injuries, performing approximately 15 surgeries per week and seeing up to 60 patients daily. His practice emphasizes athlete care and rehabilitation, with notable patients including quarterback , whom he treated for an ACL reconstruction in 2009, as well as basketball player and baseball player . He also serves as team physician for the and the U.S. Team. Beyond clinical work, Adickes is a prominent media figure, serving as an injury analyst for ESPN since 2013 and hosting the show Athlete 360 on Fox Sports Net. Married to Jacqueline Berglund since 1992, he is a father of five and maintains an early-morning routine starting at 5:00 a.m. to balance his demanding career with family commitments.

Early life

Family background

Mark Adickes was born on April 22, 1961, in , . He is the son of an chaplain, with his father serving in the U.S. military. When Adickes was six years old, his mother had a malignant tumor removed, an event that sparked his interest in medicine. Due to his father's military assignments, Adickes' family experienced frequent relocations during his childhood, moving across the and overseas. This nomadic lifestyle, characteristic of military families, included time spent in various locations such as and . The constant changes fostered adaptability in young Adickes, as the family navigated diverse cultural and geographical environments. Details regarding Adickes' siblings or are limited in , with available information primarily centering on the influence of his immediate family's commitments. The mobility of his upbringing shaped early experiences, contributing to a sense of resilience amid transitions.

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Due to his father's postings, Adickes attended high schools in and , Germany, before transferring to and graduating from Killeen High School in , where his family settled while his father was stationed at Fort Hood. This peripatetic lifestyle, marked by frequent relocations, instilled resilience and adaptability in Adickes during his formative years. From an early age, Adickes cultivated a deep passion for football, rooted in his upbringing, which became a central element of his childhood as he dreamed of pursuing a career in the sport, initially as a coach. At Killeen High School, he immersed himself in athletic pursuits, particularly football, where he honed his skills on the field, experienced the rigors of team dynamics, and underwent significant physical development that emphasized strength and discipline. Upon graduating from Killeen High School in 1979, Adickes earned a football scholarship to Baylor University, marking the culmination of his high school athletic achievements and paving the way for his collegiate career.

Football career

College career

Mark Adickes arrived at Baylor University on a football scholarship from Killeen High School in Texas. Adickes was a four-year letterman as an offensive tackle for the from 1979 to . During his collegiate career, he appeared in three bowl games, including the 1979 victory over Clemson (24-18), the 1980 Cotton Bowl loss to (30-2), and the defeat against Oklahoma State (24-14). As a senior in , Adickes anchored the left tackle position, starting the Bears' final 33 consecutive games and earning recognition as Baylor's top offensive lineman that season. In his senior year, Adickes received unanimous All-Southwest Conference honors and was selected as a first-team All-American, contributing to Baylor's 7-4-1 record and berth in the . He was later named to Baylor's All-Decade team for the 1980s. Adickes balanced his athletic commitments with academics, earning a in management from Baylor in 1984 while maintaining eligibility as a student-athlete throughout his four years.

Professional career

Mark Adickes began his professional football career after being selected by the Express in the first round of the 1983 USFL Draft, where he played offensive tackle for two seasons (1984–1985). He was then chosen by the in the first round (fifth overall) of the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL players. Following his USFL tenure, Adickes transitioned to the , spending four seasons with the Chiefs from 1986 to 1989 as a starting guard, contributing to the team's offensive line stability during a rebuilding period. In 1990, Adickes signed with the Washington Redskins, where he played his final two seasons through 1991, appearing primarily as a reserve but providing depth on the line. Over his six-year career, he appeared in 77 games with 49 starts and scored one on a rare reception. Known as "Sasquatch" for his imposing build—standing 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 278 pounds—Adickes earned a reputation for physicality in the trenches. Adickes' most notable achievement came during the 1991 season with , when he was part of the team that won against the . His college success as a first-team All-American at Baylor had positioned him well for professional opportunities, including the supplemental draft selection. He retired after the 1991 season due to chronic back injuries that caused numbness and risked further complications, effectively ending his athletic career.

Medical career

Education and training

Following his retirement from the after the 1991 season, Mark Adickes pursued a career in , motivated by his own experiences with multiple injuries sustained during his professional football tenure, including 13 surgeries and a severe early in his career. Adickes first completed pre-medical studies at in , after which he was accepted into , where he earned his degree as part of the Class of 2000. His medical education, spanning approximately eight years from the start of pre-med coursework, reflected a deliberate transition from athletics to healthcare, driven by a desire to address sports-related orthopedic issues he had personally endured. Adickes then undertook a five-year residency in at the Mayo Clinic in , completing the program around 2005 and gaining expertise in surgical techniques for musculoskeletal conditions. Following residency, he pursued a one-year fellowship at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in , under the guidance of renowned surgeon , with specialized training in the treatment of , , and injuries common in athletes. This fellowship solidified his focus on sports orthopedics, allowing him to apply insights from his NFL background to advanced clinical practice.

Professional practice

Since 2016, he has been the chief of the Division of and an associate professor of at , where he leads efforts to expand the department's sports medicine programs. Additionally, Adickes holds the position of co-medical director of the Ironman Sports Medicine Institute at Memorial Hermann Hospital in . He practices at The Orthopedic Sports Clinic in . Adickes specializes in arthroscopic surgeries for , , and injuries, with a focus on treating athletes to facilitate their return to competition. Among his notable cases, he performed on Baylor quarterback in 2009 to repair a torn (ACL), enabling the athlete's return to play in 11 months and subsequent Heisman Trophy win in 2011. In his contributions to sports medicine, Adickes has developed rehabilitation protocols for procedures such as quad repairs, , and surgeries, emphasizing recovery and performance optimization. He has also served on the medical staff for several Houston-area and national teams, including the , , , and University of St. Thomas. Through these roles, Adickes integrates his background as a former NFL player to advance protocols for and post-surgical rehabilitation in high-level athletics.

Media career

ESPN roles

Mark Adickes joined in 2013 as an NFL Injury Analyst and medical correspondent, where he provided expert on-air analysis of . In this role, he has contributed to 's sports medicine reporting since 2013, drawing on his background as an orthopedic surgeon to offer detailed insights into athlete recoveries. Adickes made regular appearances on programs, including and NFL broadcasts, to break down injuries such as tears and ruptures with anatomical explanations. For instance, he analyzed Jimmy Graham's tear, discussing potential recovery timelines and surgical implications. His explanations helped viewers understand the biomechanical factors involved in these injuries and their impact on player performance. Additionally, Adickes played a key role in ESPN's fantasy football coverage by providing updates and predictions on player return dates, aiding fans in roster decisions during the NFL season. This leveraged his surgical expertise to forecast outcomes based on severity and rehabilitation protocols. As recently as October 2025, he analyzed golfer ' back spasms on .

Other media appearances

Adickes served as an injury analyst for DirecTV's channel from 2014, providing real-time medical insights on injuries to assist fantasy football participants during games. In this role, he collaborated with experts to offer advice on player availability and recovery timelines, drawing from his orthopedic background to evaluate the impact of injuries on performance. Beyond national television, Adickes hosted Athlete 360, a sports medicine program on Net that premiered in and featured interviews with professional athletes discussing injury recovery and prevention. The 30-minute show, which aired regionally including on , emphasized behind-the-scenes looks at rehabilitation processes to educate viewers on athletic health. Adickes has made guest appearances on radio programs, including the Loren and Wally Morning Show in 2010 to discuss sports medicine topics related to his hosting work. More recently, he joined in June 2025 to analyze the rising incidence of tears among NBA and other professional athletes, attributing trends to factors like training intensity and . In local Houston media, Adickes appeared on in October 2019 to comment on Houston Astros pitcher Ryan Pressly's knee injury during the , offering expert prognosis on recovery and return to play.

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