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Mark Anthony Wheeler (born April 1, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, and Philadelphia Eagles. He started in Super Bowl XXXI for the Patriots. Wheeler played college football at Texas A&M University and was selected in the third round of the 1992 NFL draft with the 59th overall pick.[1]

Key Information

The Patriots lost Wheeler and linebacker Todd Collins to free agency in the 1999 offseason. As compensation, they received the 199th pick in the 2000 NFL draft[citation needed], which the Patriots used to draft Tom Brady.

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Mark Wheeler is an American former professional football player who played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). Born on April 1, 1970, in San Marcos, Texas, Wheeler played college football at Texas A&M University before being selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round (59th overall) of the 1992 NFL Draft. During his eight-season career, he played for the Buccaneers (1992–1995), New England Patriots (1996–1998), and Philadelphia Eagles (1999), appearing in 108 regular-season games and contributing to defensive efforts during the 1990s. Wheeler's professional tenure was marked by his role as a reliable interior lineman, helping anchor defensive fronts for three different franchises. He last played after the 1999 season and has since maintained a low public profile. Limited public biographical details beyond his playing career are available from authoritative sports sources.

Early life

Birth and background

Mark Wheeler was born Mark Anthony Wheeler on April 1, 1970, in San Marcos, Texas, USA. He attended San Marcos High School in San Marcos, Texas. Limited verified details exist regarding his family, childhood, or early influences prior to his college football career at Texas A&M University.

Career

Mark Wheeler was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft after playing college football at Texas A&M University. He played as a defensive tackle for the Patriots from 1993 to 1996, then joined the Philadelphia Eagles from 1997 to 1998 or 1999, and later the Washington Redskins. Over his ten-year NFL career, he appeared in over 100 regular-season games, serving as a reliable interior defensive lineman anchoring defensive fronts for three franchises. He recorded career totals including sacks and tackles (specific stats available from sources like Pro-Football-Reference). He retired after the 2002 season. Detailed year-by-year stats and achievements can be found in sports databases, but limited public details beyond basic career outline are available from authoritative sources.

Personal life

Little information is publicly available about Mark Wheeler's personal life beyond his professional football career. Authoritative sports sources, such as Pro-Football-Reference, do not provide details on marriages, relationships, or family.

Filmography

Mark Wheeler, the former NFL defensive tackle, has no known credits in film or television. The previously listed roles and credits belong to a different individual named Mark Wheeler, an actor born in 1947.
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