Mark Vander Poel
American football player (born 1968)
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John Mark Vander Poel (born March 5, 1968) is an American former professional football offensive tackle. He played college football at University of Colorado for the Colorado Buffaloes[2] and in the National Football League (NFL) for the Indianapolis Colts.[3][4]
Upland, California, U.S.
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| Position | Offensive tackle | ||||
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| Born | March 5, 1968 Upland, California, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 303 lb (137 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Chino (CA) | ||||
| College | Colorado | ||||
| NFL draft | 1991: 4th round, 96th overall pick | ||||
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College career
Vander Poel played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes from 1987 to 1990. On his last season with Colorado, he made the all Big Eight team.[5]
Professional career
Vander Poel was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL draft.[6] He made his first start with the Colts in October 1991.[7] After being released by the Colts in 1993, he signed with the Arizona Cardinals where he would play before retiring after the 1994 season.
